DAKtel myhomefone User manual

myhomefone.com.au
Quickstart guide
Everything you need to get set up and start calling.

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Contents
What’s included .........................................
myhomefone®handset .........................
myhomefone®base .................................. 
Getting started........................................... 
Resetting your device .............................
Using the handset ....................................
Using the menu ...........................................
Adding and editing numbers
in the phone book ......................................
Setting up WiFi hotspot........................
SOS calls ...................................................... 
Making SOS calls ..................................... 
Setting up SOS numbers .......................
Important safety instructions ....... 
Warranty information ..........................
Welcome to your new
myhomefone®+ WiFi
myhomefone®is the alternative to nbn™based phones.
This is the phone for people who don’t want nbn™at
home or need a back-up phone that works regardless
of the availability of nbn™. myhomefone®runs on the
G network and comes with a pre-installed SIM card;
no landline is needed.

What’s included
Base station myhomefone®
handset
Base charging
cable & charging
power adapter
x Li-ion baery
(installed in handset)


Speaker
Battery Cover
Redial
Delete/Intercom
Handsfree
Loudspeaker
12-Key Dial Pad
Up/Down Menu
Answer Call
Start Outgoing Call
LCD Screen
End Call
Power On/Off
SOS Emergency
Button
Speaker
Microphone Charging Contacts
MENU/OK
myhomefone®handset
Amplifier


myhomefone®base LED Indicators
Handset Charging Cradle
SOS Emergency
Button
Speaker
SIM Card Slot Page/Registration
Button
PSTN Port
(DO NOT plug
anything into this port)
Power Adaptor Port
ON/OFF Switch
Flashes when RF accessory battery low
or connection lost
Shows WiFi connection
Steady when network signal is active.
Flashes when signal lost
Steady when handset in charging mode.
Flashes in registration mode, base low
battery and base charging.


2. Plug the charging adapter
into the wall socket,
connect the cable into the
base station and turn it on
using the ON/OFF switch.
Place the handset onto
the cradle and it will turn
on automatically.
Getting started
1. Remove all plastic
packaging and make
sure everything is
accounted for.
1. If your phone needs to be
relocated, is displaying
“No Line” or you can’t
make calls, it may simply
need to be reset.
Take the handset
off the cradle and switch
it off by holding down
the End Call/Power Off
button.
2. With the handset set
aside, switch off the base
station using the ON/OFF
switch at the back of the
base.
Leave the base switched
off for 10 seconds, then
turn the switch back to
ON.
3. Wait for “Telstra” to
appear on the screen.
The phone will be ready
to use, however it will
need to remain on the
base station until
fully charged.
This may take
several hours.
Reseing/relocating your device
3. Place the handset onto
the cradle and it will
turn on automatically.
Wait until “Telstra” is
displayed on the screen,
this can take up to 60
seconds.
Your phone is now reset,
and you are ready to
make calls again.
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Using the handset
Making your first call is easy – just dial then press the green phone
button. When you’re done press the red phone button to finish the call.
Up/Down arrows
While on standby use
these to scroll through the
contact list.
While in menu use to scroll
up and down options.
Answer call buon
Answer incoming calls.
Start outgoing calls.
End call buon
Hang up current call.
Hold down for power on/off.
While in menu: return/back.
Menu/Ok buon
On standby: access menu
While in menu: select option
MENU/OK
Handset Amplifier
Press during a call to turn the
earpiece volume up to 40dB
DB


Adding and editing numbers in the phone book
Press the button at the top right of the handset.
Scroll down using the arrow keys to Phone Book
and press
Scroll to New Entry and press
Enter the contact’s name using the dial pad and press
to confirm
Enter the phone number using the dial pad and press
to confirm. The phone will automatically start ringing and give
you the option to choose a Ring Tone.
Choose the Ring Tone using the arrows and press
to confirm.
Using the menu
Press the button at the top right of the
handset.
Scroll up/down on the screen using the arrow keys
To select an option, press the button.
To return or cancel, press the ‘End Call’ button
MENU/OK MENU/OK
MENU/OK
MENU/OK
MENU/OK
MENU/OK
MENU/OK
MENU/OK
MENU/OK
R/INT
MENU/OK
Editing numbers - Scroll to the number you want to edit
using the arrow keys press
Press the button (below ‘O’ dial button) to
delete numbers.
Enter the new phone number using the dial pad (or leave
blank) and press to confirm.
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Setting up WiFi hotspot
Access WLAN seings in base station
Press the button at the top right of the handset
Scroll down using the arrow keys to Base Option
and press
Scroll to WLAN setting and press
Select ON and press
The WiFi hotspot name is DT_7X, you may change the name
or simply press to confirm
The next step shows you the network password, default
setup is 12345678. Insert your own 8 digit security pin or
simply press
You will hear a confirmation tone from the handset, and you
can now connect yourWiFi enabled devices.
MENU/OK
MENU/OK
MENU/OK
MENU/OK
MENU/OK
MENU/OK
**WiFi hotspot only available on chosen data plans. Extra usage charges applicable if you exceed your monthly
limit. Visit www.myhomefone.com.au or call us on 1300 031 107 for more information on our monthly plans.
Connecting your device to WiFi
This will vary depending on the device that you are trying
to connect
On your device, go to Settings, and findWiFi or Network
Connections
In your WiFi connections list, find DT_7X and click on it (if you
have renamed the network, search for the name)
When prompted, enter the password (default is 12345678)
Click Connect or Join, wait for confirmation
Your device should now be connected to the internet
through your myhomefone base station.


Making SOS calls
Press the button at the back of the handset.
Your phone will immediately start calling to up to  nominated contacts.
Your phone begins with your first contact. If there is no answer or it goes to
Voicemail, it will move on to the next number. If nobody answers, it will loop back
to the first contact and start over - for a total of 7 attempts for each contact.
If you have set up a nominated mobile number for “SMS Alert”, then that
phone will receive a text message from the device, displaying SOS Call
with an indicator for the handset that activated the SOS.
The SOS setting can also be used with professional monitoring,
offering a  hour service to those that need help around the clock.
For more information, please contact us on 1300 031 107.
SOS calls
Set up to contacts for your phone to
automatically call in case of an emergency.
SOS
Tex t
message
Contact 1Contact Contact Contact Contact Contact 
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