Cypress Electronics IRBD10US001 Quick start guide
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Table of Contents
Important Information
For your safety
Important safety instructions
For best performance
Other information
Specifications
Getting Started
Setting up
Controls
Note when setting up
Initial settings
Link to Cell
Link to cell feature
Registering a cellular phone
Making/ Answering Calls Using the Handset
Making cellular calls
Making landline calls
Answering calls
Useful features during a call
Registering a unit
Intercom/ Locator
Intercom
Transferring Calls, Conference calls
Handset Locator
Using Caller ID service
Special Programming
Useful Information
Troubleshooting
FCC and other information
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Important Information
For your safety
To prevent severe injury and loss of life/ property, read this section carefully before using the product to ensure
proper and safe operation of your product.
Power connection
¾Use only the power source marked on the product.
¾Do not overload power outlets and extension cords. This can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.
¾Completely insert the AC adaptor/power plug into the power outlet. Failure to do so may cause electric
shock and/or excessive heat resulting in a fire.
¾Regularly remove any dust, etc. from the AC adaptor/power plug by pulling it from the power outlet, then
wiping with a dry cloth. Accumulated dust may cause an insulation defect from moisture, etc. resulting in a
fire.
¾Unplug the product from power outlets if it emits smoke, an abnormal smell, or makes an unusual noise.
These conditions can cause fire or electric shock.
¾Unplug from power outlets and never touch the inside of the product if its casing has been broken open.
¾Never touch the plug with wet hands.
¾Danger of electric shock exists.
Installation
¾To prevent the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the product to rain or any type of moisture.
¾Do not place or use this product near automatically controlled devices such as automatic doors and fire
alarms. Radio waves emitted from this product may cause such devices to malfunction resulting in an
accident.
¾Do not allow the AC adaptor or telephone line cord to be excessively pulled, bent or placed under heavy
objects.
Operating safeguards
¾Unplug the product from power outlets before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
¾Do not disassemble the product.
¾Do not spill liquids (detergents, cleansers, etc.) onto the telephone line cord plug, or allow it to become wet
at all. This may cause a fire. If the telephone line cord plug becomes wet, immediately pull it from the
telephone wall jack, and do not use.
Medical
¾Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices, such as pacemakers or hearing aids, to
determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF (radio frequency) energy. (The product
operates in the frequency range of 1.92 GHz to 1.93 GHz,and 2.402 GHz to 2.48 GHz
¾Do not use the product in health care facilities if any regulations posted in the area instruct you not to do so.
Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.
CAUTION
Installation and location
¾Never install telephone wiring during an electrical storm.
¾Never install telephone line jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.
¾Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at
the network interface.
¾Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
¾The AC adaptor is used as the main disconnect device. Ensure that the AC outlet is installed near the
product and is easily accessible.
¾This product is unable to make calls when:
1) the handset batteries need recharging or have failed.
2) there is a power failure.
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Battery
¾We recommend only using our provided batteries
¾Do not open or mutilate the batteries. Released electrolyte from the batteries is corrosive and may cause
burns or injury to the eyes or skin. The electrolyte is toxic and may be harmful if swallowed.
¾Exercise care when handling the batteries. Do not allow conductive materials such as rings, bracelets, or
keys to touch the batteries, otherwise a short circuit may cause the batteries and/or the conductive material
to overheat and cause burns.
¾Charge the batteries provided with or identified for use with this product only, in accordance with the
instructions and limitations specified in this manual.
¾Only use a compatible base unit to charge the batteries. Do not tamper with the base unit.
¾Failure to follow these instructions may cause the batteries to swell or explode.
Important safety instructions
When using your product, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, and injury to persons, including the following:
1. Do not use this product near water for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a
wet basement or near a swimming pool.
2. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk
of electric shock from lightning.
3. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
4. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They
may explode.
5. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.
CAUTION
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to
the instructions.
Use only with (Brand name: TFL, Model No: TFL30F6-400mAh-CD92-01A ;
(2.4 V 400mAH) NiMH rechargeable battery)
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For best performance
Base unit location/avoiding noise
The base unit and other compatible units use radio waves to communicate with each other.
¾For maximum coverage and noise-free communications, place your base unit at a convenient, high, and
central location with no obstructions between the handset and base unit in an indoor environment.
¾away from electronic appliances such as TVs, radios, personal computers, wireless devices, or other
phones.
¾facing away from radio frequency transmitters, such as external antennas of mobile phone cell stations.
(Avoid putting the base unit on a bay window or near a window.)
¾Coverage and voice quality depends on the local environmental conditions.
¾If the reception for a base unit location is not satisfactory, move the base unit to another location for better
reception.
Environment
¾Keep the product away from electrical noise generating devices, such as fluorescent lamps and motors.
¾The product should be kept free from excessive smoke, dust, high temperature, and vibration.
¾The product should not be exposed to direct sunlight.
¾Do not place heavy objects on top of the product.
¾When you leave the product unused for a long period of time, unplug the product from the power outlet.
¾The product should be kept away from heat sources such as heaters, kitchen stoves, etc. It should not be
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placed in rooms where the temperature is less than 0 °C (32 °F) or greater than 40 °C (104 °F). Damp
basements should also be avoided.
¾The maximum calling distance may be shortened when the product is used in the following places: Near
obstacles such as hills, tunnels, underground, near metal objects such as wire fences, etc.
¾Operating the product near electrical appliances may cause interference. Move away from the electrical
appliances.
Routine care
¾Wipe the outer surface of the product with a soft moist cloth.
¾Do not use benzine, thinner, or any abrasive powder.
Other information
CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to
the instructions.
Notice for product disposal, transfer, or return
This product can store your private/ confidential information. To protect your privacy/confidentiality, we
recommend that you erase information such as phonebook or caller list entries from the memory before you
dispose of, transfer, or return the product.
Specifications
■Standard:
DECT 6.0 (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications 6.0)
Bluetooth wireless technology 2.1
■Frequency range:
1.92 GHz to 1.93 GHz (DECT)
2.402 GHz to 2.48 GHz (Bluetooth)
■RF transmission power: 115 mW (max.)
■Power source: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
■Power consumption:
Base unit:
Standby: Approx.: 0.45W
Talk mode: Approx.: 0.85W
Maximum (Talk mode + Charging): 7.5W
■Operating conditions:
0 °C – 40 °C (32 °F – 104 °F), 20 % – 80 % relative air humidity (dry)
Note:
¾Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
¾The illustrations in these instructions may vary slightly from the actual product.
Getting Started
Setting up
Checking the package contents
•Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
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Handset Base Unit AC Adapter Telephone line cord Re-chargeable
Battery
Manual
Connections
1) To properly connect your phone to your telephone line, you will need an RJ11 type modular
phone jack. If you do not have a modular jack, call your local phone company to find out how to
get one installed.
2) Plug the AC/DC adapter into the DC Jack on the bottom of the base and the other end into an
electrical outlet. The In-use/Charge indicator will turn on, verifying the battery is charging.
Important:
- Do not connect the telephone line to the modular jack until the phone has been
charged for at least 16 continuous hours
- Charge the handset battery for at least 16 continuous hours prior to first use.
The initial battery charge is important for best performance
3) Connect the telephone line cord from telephone line in jack on the bottom of the base unit to
your modular wall jack
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Controls
1) Speakerphone
2) Talk On/Off
3) Dial Key Pad
4) Display
5) Receiver
6) Flash/Menu/OK
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7) Microphone
8) Ringer On/Off
9) Charge contacts
10) Bluetooth
11) Clear/Mute
12) Navigator Key
‐【▲】, 【▼】: Scroll through various lists and items
‐⊿VOL (Volume: 【▲】or 【▼】): Adjust the receiver or speaker volume while talking.
‐CID (Caller ID): View the caller list
‐REDIAL: View the redial list
Display/ Indicators on Handsets
Icon Meaning
In range of base
Call in progress
Speaker phone in use
Key lock (Long Press # for 3 seconds)
Disable ringer
Microphone mute
BT Bluetooth indicator (paired cell phone in
range)
Battery level indicator
NEW New call indicator in call log browsing
RPT Repeated call indicator in call log browsing
AM Am
PM Pm
00 Call log counter (display the incoming call
log numbers)
MESSAGES
WAITING
Voicemail message waiting indicator
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Note when setting up
Note for connections
The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to feel warm during use.)
Note for battery installation
Use the supplied rechargeable batteries.
Note for battery charge of handset
It is normal for the handset to feel warm during charging.
Note:
¾Actual battery performance depends on usage and ambient environment.
¾Even after the handset is fully charged, the handset can be left on the base unit or charger without any ill
effect on the batteries.
¾The battery level may not be displayed correctly after you replace the batteries. In this case, place the
handset on the base unit or let it charge for at least 16 hours before initial use.
Battery Level
Icon Battery Level
High
Medium
Low
Empty, please charge
Base LED indicator
Status
Color Light pattern
Meaning
On Handset is on the base and under charging
Flashing •Paging
•DECT Registration mode (Press & hold Page key for
10 seconds)
Red
Flashing rapidly •Incoming landline call
•landline in use
Flashing •Bluetooth Pairing mode
•Cell phone In use
Green
Flashing rapidly •Incoming cell phone call
Note for battery charging of iPod nano or iPhone
The charge cradle located at front of the base unit is only for charging iPod nano or iPhone.
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Initial Settings
Display language
You can select “English” /“Française” or “Español” as the display language. The default setting is “English”.
1) Press <MENU>
2) Press <▼> to select [Setup HS] and then press <OK>.
3) Press <▼> or <▲> to select [Language] and then press <OK>
4) Press <▼> or <▲> , select the desired language and then press <OK> to save
Dialing mode
If you cannot make calls, change this setting according to your telephone line service. The default setting is
“Tone”.
“Tone”: For tone dial service.
“Pulse”: For rotary/pulse dial service.
1) Press <MENU>
2) Press <▼> to select [Setup BS] and then press <OK>.
3) Press <▼> to select [Dial Mode] and then press <OK>.
4) Press <▼> or <▲> , select the desired setting and then press <OK> to save
Date and time
1) Press <MENU>
2) Press <▼> to select [Date/time] and then press <OK>.
3) Enter the current year, month, date, hour and minute by selecting 2 digits for each
4) Enter the current year first, press <OK>
5) Enter date and month, press <OK>
6) Enter hour and minute, press <OK> to save
Note:
¾When English is selected as the display language, 12-hour clock format is used. When Spanish is selected,
24-hour clock format is used.
¾The date and time may be incorrect after a power failure. In this case, set the date and time again.
Display Contrast Setting
1) Press <MENU>
2) Press <▼> to select [Setup HS] and then press <OK>.
3) Press <▼> to select [Contrast] and then press <OK>.
4) Press <▼> or <▲> , to increase or decrease the contrast to your desired level and then press <OK> to
save
Ringer tone setting
5) Press <MENU>
6) Press <▼> to select [Setup HS] and then press <OK>.
7) Press <▼> to select [Ringmelody] and then press <OK>.
8) Press <▼> or <▲> , select the desired melody and then press <OK> to save
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Link to Cell Phone
Link to Cell Phone feature
To use this feature, you must first register and connect your cellular phones to the base unit. Your cellular
phones must be Bluetooth wireless technology compatible in order to work with this product.
This feature allows you to:
¾make or answer cellular calls using iRetrofone with better reception.
¾maximize the benefits of cellular services (such as free night and weekend calls, or cellular to cellular call
plans) by utilizing unused peak minutes with your home phone.
¾conserve the battery power of your cellular phone while the unit is on a cellular call. (We recommend
charging your cellular phone during the cellular call as your cellular phone battery is being consumed.)
Important:
¾Up to two cellular phones can be registered and connected to the base unit at a time.
¾Locate your cellular phone near the base unit. For best performance, we recommend placing the cellular
phone between 0.6 m to 3 m (2 feet to 10 feet) away from the base unit. If you are using an iPhone®,
simply insert the iPhone in the iRetrofone’s charging dock.
Trademarks
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Registering a cellular phone
Important:
Before registering a Bluetooth enabled cellular phone to the base unit, please make sure that no Bluetooth
device such as a Bluetooth headset is connected to your cellular phone.
Registering your Bluetooth cellular phone (for example, the iPhone)
1) Make sure the iRetrofone is powered on and the power adapter is connected
2) Press the “Pairing” key on the base unit once and wait for 3 seconds.
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3.1.1) If this is your first time pairing an iPhone or cell phone, the display on handset appears:
3.1.2) Press <MENU> key.
3.1.3) Select [Add cellular] and press <OK>.
3.1.4) Insert your iPhone into the charging dock or next to the base unit and press <OK>.
3.1.5) Turn the iPhone Bluetooth ON and Bluetooth device searching will automatically start
3.1.6) Once the device name “iRetrofone” appears on your iPhone display, select ”Pair”
3.1.7) If pairing is successful, your iPhone display will show “Connected” and the [BT] icon will appear on the
handset display. A confirmation tone should be emitted from the handset
3.1.8) If Pairing fails, a warning message will appear on your iPhone display and No [BT] icon will appear on
the handset display.
3.2.1) If you’ve previously only paired one iPhone or cell phone, but the Bluetooth connection is not active, no
any prompt on the display, but the processing is still run, the following display appears:
3.2.2) Until the connection is successful, the following display appears
3.2.3) If you’ve previously paired two iPhone or cell phones, but the Bluetooth connection is not active, the
following display appears:
No cellular
Press MENU
BT
Press MENU to
connect cellular
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3.2.4) Press <Menu> to connect previously paired iPhone or cell phone
3.2.5) Select the iPhone or cell phone you want to connect
3.3.1) If the connection is successful, the following display appears
3.3.2) If you’ve previously connected either one or two cellular, the following appears:
You can also pair your iPhone or cell phone via the handset controls
1) Make sure the iRetrofone is powered on and the power adapter is connected
2) Press <MENU>
3) Press <▼> to select [Setup BS] and then press <OK> key.
4) Press <▼> to select [Bluetooth] and then press <OK> key
5) Repeat steps 3.1.3) to 3.1.8)
Deregistering your iPhone or cell phone
You can use the handset to cancel the registration of an iPhone or cell phone previously stored in the iRetrofone.
1) Press <MENU>
2) Press <▼> to select [Setup BS] and then press <OK>.
3) Press <▼> or <▲> to select [Bluetooth] and then press <OK>
4) Press <▼> to select [Paired devices] and then press <OK>
5) Press <▼> or <▲>, select the cellular phone you want to remove, then press <OK>
6) Press <▼> to select [Remove] and then press <OK> to confirm
> iPhone
Cell Phone
BT
iPhone
connected
BT
Cellular already
connected
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Making/ Answering Calls Using the Handset
Making cellular calls
Important:
¾Only 1 cellular line can be used at a time.
¾Before making calls, confirm that your iPhone/cellular phone and iRetrofone is actively connected, an [BT]
icon will appear on the handset display if the Bluetooth connection is active
¾Make sure your iPhone/cellular phone is within the base unit’s range
1) Lift the handset and dial the phone number
2) To correct a digit, press <CLEAR>.
3) The unit starts dialing when you press <BT>
If there are two cell phone are active, to choose which cell phone to dial out from the menu by
navigator key then press <OK>.
4) When you finished your call, press <Talk> or place the handset on the base unit
Note:
zTo activate the speakerphone, press < >.To switch back to the handset, press <TALK>
zAdjusting the receiver or speakerphone volume, press <▲>or <▼>repeatedly during a call.
Making landline calls
1) Lift the handset and dial the phone number. To correct a digit, press <CLEAR>.
2) Press <TALK>
3) When you finished your call, press <TALK> again or place the handset on the base unit
Using the speakerphone
1) Dial the phone number and press <>(you do not need to lift the handset)
2) When you finished your call, press <TALK>
Note:
- For best performance, use the speakerphone in a quiet environment.
- To switch back to the handset, press <>
Answering calls
When an incoming call is received, an LED indicator on the base unit (red for landline, green for cell phone) will
flash rapidly.
1) Lift the handset and press <TALK> or just press <>to activate the speakerphone
2) To answer a cellular call, you can also press <TALK> or <>.
3) When you finished your call, press <TALK> or place the handset on the base unit.
Useful features during a call
Pre-dialing
1) Make sure you are not currently in an active call
2) Enter the telephone number. The telephone number shows on the screen. To correct a digit, press
<CLEAR>.
3) Press <TALK>, the number is dialed automatically
Or
4) Press <BT>, the number is dialed automatically to your iPhone or cell phone.
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Redial
1) Press <REDIAL>, it shows the latest phone number, you have dialed.
2) Press <▼> to search from the most recent call, or <▲> to search from the oldest call.
3) To redial, press <TALK> for landline call or press <BT> for cell phone call
Mute
While mute is turned on, you can hear the other party, but the other party cannot hear you.
1) Press <MUTE> during conversation.
2) To return to the conversation, press <MUTE> again.
Flash for landline calls
With the <FLASH> key you can use certain services on your external line such as “Call waiting” (if your
telephone company offers this feature); or to transfer calls if you use a telephone exchange (PABX). The FLASH
key is a brief interruption of the line.
- Press the <FLASH> key during a call.
Note:
¾FLASH for call waiting function is only available for landline call, but not applicable to cellular calls
¾To change the Flash time (default is 600ms),
1) Press <MENU> key
2) Press <▼> key to select [Setup BS] and press <OK>.
3) Press <▼> key to select [Flash time] and press <OK>.
4) Select your desired flash time and press <OK> to save
Adjusting the handset ringer volume
1) Press <MENU> key
2) Press <▼> key to select [Setup HS] and press <OK>
3) Press <▼> key to select [Ring volume] and press <OK>
4) Press <▲> or <▼> repeatedly to select the desired volume while the handset is ringing for an incoming
call.
5) Select your desired volume and press <OK> to save
Turn Off the Ringer
1) Make sure you are not currently in an active call, press and hold the <RINGER ON/OFF> key for 3
seconds to toggle the ringer on or off.
2) While the iRetrofone is ringing, pressing the <RINGER ON/OFF> key will temporarilystop ringing for the
current call.
Setting the Pause
1) If you dial a telephone number and you would like to add a pause to this number, press and hold <0>
key at the desired place in the number. The display will show “P” then press remaining numbers.
2) When you dial or redial this number, the pause will be automatically included.
Shared phonebook
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The shared phonebook allows you to make calls without having to dial manually. Any handset registered to the
base unit can use the shared phonebook. You can add 50 names and phone numbers to the shared phonebook.
Adding entries
1) Press <MENU> to select [Phonebook] and press <OK>
2) Press <OK> to select [Add new] and press <OK>
3) Enter the party’s phone number (24 digits max.) and press <OK>
4) Enter the party’s name and press <OK> to save
Note:
Character table for entering names
While entering characters, you can switch between uppercase and lowercase by repeatedly pressing the
same dial key
Key Character
<1> Space 1 →£ $ % & < >
<2> 2 A B C a b c
<3> 3 D E F d e f
<4> 4 G H I g h i
<5> 5 J K L j k i
<6> 6 M N O m n o
<7> 7 P Q R S p q r s
<8> 8 T U V t u v
<9> 9 W X Y Z w x y z
<0> . , ? ! 0 + - : ‘ “
<#> # * \ / _ ( ) =
¾To enter another character that is located on the same dial key, repeatedly press the same dial
key to select your desired character.
¾If you do not press any dial key within 5 seconds after entering a character, the character will be
fixed and the cursor will move to the next space.
Correcting a mistake
1) Press <CLEAR> to erase the previous character or number. Enter the appropriate character or number.
2) Press and hold <CLEAR> to erase all characters or numbers.
Finding and calling a phonebook entry
Scrolling through all entries
1) Press <MENU> to select [Phonebook] and press <OK>
2) Press <▲> or <▼> to select the desired party’s name you want to make a call and press <OK>
3) Press <▼> to select [Select], phone number of your desired party’s name appears
4) Press <Talk> or <BT> if you want to make a call via Landline or Cell Phone respectively
Searching by first character
5) Press <MENU> key to select [Phonebook] and press <OK>
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6) Press the dial key (<0> – <9> or <#>) which contains the character you are searching for.
7) Press the same dial key repeatedly to display the first entry corresponding to each character located on
that dial key.
8) If there is no entry corresponding to the character you selected, the next entry is displayed.
9) Press <▲> or <▼> to scroll through the phonebook if necessary.
Editing entries
10) Press <MENU> to select [Phonebook] and press <OK>
11) Find your desired entry and press <OK>
12) Press <▼> to select [Edit] and press <OK>
13) Correct the party’s phone number (24 digits max.) and press <OK>
14) Correct the party’s name and press <OK> to save
Erasing entries
15) Press <MENU> to select [Phonebook] and press <OK>
16) Find your desired entry and press <OK>
17) Press <▼> to select [Delete] and press <OK>
Registering a unit
Operating additional units
Additional handsets
Up to 6 iRertofone handsets can be registered to the base unit.
Registering a handset to the base unit
The supplied handset and base unit are pre-registered. If for some reason the handset is not registered to the
base unit, re-register the handset.
1) Press & hold the <Page> key on the base for 10 seconds
2) When the process starts, red color LED on the base flashes.
Note:
The registration process period on the Base will last for 2 minutes. It will stop either when this period
expires or finish the registration process
3) On you handset you want to register, press <MENU> to select [Registration] and then press <OK>.
4) Select [Register] and press <OK> to enter PIN, default pin as 4 digit “0000”, after PIN entered, press
<OK>
5) Registration process starts and following display appears:
6) If registration is successful and following display appears:
Deregistering a handset
A handset can cancel its own registration (or the registration of another handset) that is stored to the base unit.
This allows the handset to end its wireless connection with the system.
1) Press <MENU> to select [Registration] and then press <OK>.
7) Press <▼>to select [Remove handset] and then press <OK>
8) Enter PIN, default pin as 4 digit “0000”, after PIN entered, press <OK>
9) Press <▲>or <▼> to select the handset you want to remove and then press <OK>
Searching
Successful
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10) Remind message appears “Remove handset”, press <OK> to confirm
11) Handset removed successfully and following display appears:
Intercom/ Locator
Intercom
Intercom calls can be made between handsets (if you have 2 or more iRetrofone handsets)
Note:
¾If the handset intercom the other handset which is not registered, the “NOT AVAILABLE” message will
be shown.
¾The registered handsets can intercom each other if the handset being intercom is not in call mode.
Otherwise the “NOT AVAILABLE” message will be shown.
¾When two handsets are in intercom mode, the third handset is allowed to use the landline
¾When a handset is in call mode, the other handsets are allowed to intercom each other.
¾When two handsets are in intercom mode and there is an incoming call, a beep tone can be heard on
both handsets for the indication of an incoming call. These two handsets must end the intercom by
pressing the <TALK> key before answering the incoming call. Or the third handset can answer the
incoming call without affecting the two intercom handsets.
¾When a handset is in call mode, it can intercom the other handsets if there is no intercom process on
progress. At that time the outside caller will hear music to inform that the line is on hold.
¾In case of above, if one of the two intercom handset stops the intercom operation by pressing the
<TALK> key, the other one can continue to talk with the outside caller.
¾In case above, the handset which initiates the intercom can switch to talk between the outside call and
the intercom handset by selecting the [Switching] in menu. Or the user can select the [Conference] in
menu to enable the conference mode. [Conference] will be shown on the display of the intercom
handsets. These two operations cannot be enabled by the handset being intercom.
¾In conference mode, if the handset which initiates the intercom selects the [Single call] in menu, the
handset can talk with the intercom handset only and the landline will be on hold. This operation cannot
be enabled by the handset being intercom.
¾In conference mode, if one of the two intercom handset stops the operation by pressing <TALK> key the
other one can keep the call with the far end user. The handset will hear “beep beep” as the alert tone.
Making an intercom call
1) Press <INT> to make an intercom call
2) Press <2> to call the other handset
3) On the other handset, press <TALK> to receive intercom call
Answering an intercom call
1) Press <TALK> to receive intercom call
2) When you finish talking, press <TALK>
Answering a outside call during intercom call
1) End intercom call by pressing <TALK>
2) Press <TALK> to answer the outside call
Transferring calls, Conference calls
Saved
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Outside calls can be transferred or a conference call with an outside party can be made between handsets
1) During an outside call, press <INT> to put the outside call on hold.
2) Press <2> to call the other handset
3) Wait for the paged party to answer.
¾If the paged party does not answer, press <TALK> to return to the outside call.
4) On the other handset, press <TALK> or <>. to receive the call
5) Press <TALK> on the handset which initials the call transfer, the outside call is being routed to the other
handset.
¾To establish a conference call
1) Press <Menu> to select [Conference]
2) To leave the conference, press <TALK>. The other 2 parties can continue the
conversation.
3) To put the outside call on hold, press <Menu> to select [Single call]. To resume the
conference, press <Meun> to select [Conference].
Handset locator
You can locate a misplaced handset by paging it.
1) Press <Page> on the base unit, all registered handsets beep for 1 minute
2) Stop paging by pressing <Page> on the base unit or pressing any key on the handset
Using Caller ID service
Important:
This unit is Caller ID compatible. To use Caller ID features, you must subscribe to a Caller ID service. Contact
your service provider/ telephone company for details.
Caller ID features
When an outside call is being received, the caller’s name and phone number are displayed.
Caller information for the last 30 callers is logged in the caller list from the most recent call to the oldest.
¾If the unit cannot receive caller information, the following is displayed:
¾“Out of area”: The caller dials from an area which does not provide a Caller ID service.
¾“Private caller”: The caller requests not to send caller information.
¾“Long distance”: The caller makes a long distance call.
If the unit is connected to a PBX system, caller information may not be properly received. Contact your PBX
supplier.
Missed calls
If a call is not answered, the unit treats it as a missed call. The display shows “Missed call”. This lets you know
if you should view the caller list to see who called while you were away.
Phonebook name display
When caller information is received and it matches a phone number stored in the phonebook, the stored name in
the phonebook is displayed and logged in the caller list.
Calling Back
1) Press <CID>
2) Press <▼> to search from the most recent call, or <▲> to search from the oldest call.
3) To call back, press <TALK> for landline call or press <BT> for cell call
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Special Programming
Alarm Setting
Turn on the alarm:
Important: Set the date and time beforehand
1) Press <MENU> key
2) Press <▼> key to select [Setup HS] and press <OK>.
3) Press <▼> key to select [Alarm] and press <OK>
4) Select [On] to enter the alarm time
5) Enter your desired alarm time and press <OK> to save
Turn off the alarm
6) Press <MENU> key
7) Press <▼> key to select [Setup HS] and press <OK>.
8) Press <▼> key to select [Alarm] and press <OK>
9) Select [Off] and press <OK> to cancel the alarm
Changing the handset name
Each handset can be given a customized name (“Peter”, “Bedroom”, etc.). This is useful when you make
intercom calls between handsets. You can also have the handset name displayed in standby mode.
1) Press <MENU>
2) Press <▼> to select [Setup HS] and then press <OK>.
3) Press <▼> or <▲> to select [Handset name] and then press <OK>
4) Enter the handset name and press <OK> to save
Auto talk
You can answer calls simply by lifting the handset off the base unit. You do not need to press <TALK>. To turn
this feature on:
1) Press <MENU>
2) Press <▼> to select [Setup HS] and then press <OK>.
3) Press <▼> or <▲> to select [Auto talk] and then press <OK>
4) Select [On] and press <OK> to save
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Useful Information
Troubleshooting
Problem Cause/ Solution
The handset does not turn on even after
installing charged batteries.
•Place the handset on the base unit or
charger to turn on the handset.
The unit does not work. •Make sure the batteries are installed
correctly
•Fully charge the batteries
•Check the connections
•Unplug the base unit’s AC adaptor to
reset the unit. Reconnect the adaptor
and try again.
•The handset has not been registered to
the base unit. Register the handset.
I cannot register a cellular phone to the base
unit.
•Depending on the compatibility of the
cellular phone, you may not be able to
register it to the base unit. Confirm that
your cellular phone supports the hands-
free profile (HFP) specification.
•Confirm that the Bluetooth feature of
your cellular phone is turned on. You
may need to turn this feature on
depending on your cellular phone.
•The Bluetooth technology on your
cellular phone may not be functioning
normally. Turn off and on your cellular
phone.
•If your cellular phone is already
connected to another Bluetooth device
such as a Bluetooth headset, turn it off or
disconnect it from your cellular phone.
•Some cellular phones may require you to
enter the PIN to register. Confirm that
you entered the correct PIN. Default PIN
no. 0000
I cannot connect a cellular phone to the base
unit.
•Confirm that your cellular phone is
turned on.
•Confirm that your cellular phone is within
base unit range .
•Depending on the state of the wireless
environment, such as the presence of
any electrical interference, there may be
a delay even if the auto connection
feature is turned on.
•The cellular phone has not been
registered to the base unit. Register the
cellular phone.
I cannot hear a dial tone •Make sure the base unit’s AC adaptor is
connected properly
•Make sure the telephone line cord is
connected properly.
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