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)
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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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Seing up SOS numbers
Adding SOS contacts
Press the button.
Scroll down using the arrow keys to SOS Setting
and press
You will be asked for a PIN Code, enter 0000 using the
dial pad (this is the default PIN) and press
Press to select SOS Number
The words ‘Number  Empty’ will be displayed, press
enter the phone number using the dial pad, press
to confirm.
Scroll down using the arrow keys for the next contact entry,
press enter the phone number using the dial pad,
press to confirm.
Repeat this process for up to 6 contacts.
Adding SMS Alerts
Press the button.
Scroll down using the arrow keys to SOS Setting
and press
You will be asked for a PIN Code, enter 0000 using the dial
pad (this is the default PIN) and press
Scroll down using the arrow keys to SMS Alert
and press
Press to select ON
The words ‘Number ?’ will be displayed, press
enter the phone number using the dial pad, press
to confirm.
MENU/OK MENU/OK
MENU/OK
MENU/OK
MENU/OK
MENU/OK
MENU/OK
MENU/OK
MENU/OK
MENU/OK
MENU/OK MENU/OK
MENU/OK MENU/OK
MENU/OK
R/INT
MENU/OK
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.


Important safety instructions
Basic safety precautions
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following:
>This unit is not waterproof. Do not expose this unit to moisture
>Do not expose this unit to rain
>Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink
or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool
>Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak
>Keep the unit away from any flammable sources, and do not expose the Li-ion batteries
to open flame
>Do not place the unit in direct sunlight or subject it to high temperatures
This device operates on the G cellular network, using a supplied G SIM card. DAKtel Australia
makes no guarantees of network coverage in your area, it is your responsibility to ensure that
there is sufficient G reception in the intended area of use.
The base unit communicates with the handset over DECTconnection.This has an operating
range of up to m, in an open environment. Building structures can greatly impact the working
range, and DAKtel makes no guarantee that the handset will maintain connection when the handset
is more than m from the base unit.


One-year limited warranty
Satisfactory evidence of the original purchase is required for warranty service.
Please refer to the myhomefone®website for the terms and conditions.
Warrantor: The warrantor for this warranty is DAKtel Australia Pty Ltd
ABN    
Warranty terms: DAKtel Australia warrants to the original retail purchaser only
that the myhomefone™ (“the Product”), will be free from defects in materials
and craftsmanship for the duration of the warranty period, subject to the
limitations and exclusions set out below.
Warranty period: This warranty to the original retail purchaser is only valid
in the country of purchase for a Product first purchased either in Australia or
New Zealand and will expire exactly one year from the date of original retail sale.
If a warranty claim is made, this warranty will not apply if the Product is found
by DAKtel to be:
>Damaged or not maintained in a reasonable manner or as recommended
in the relevant DAKtel Owner’s Manual
>Modified, altered or used as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies
or any configurations not sold by DAKtel Australia
>Improperly installed contrary to instructions contained in the relevant
Owner’s Manual
>Repaired by someone other than an authorised DAKtel Australia agent
in relation to a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty
>Used in conjunction with any other equipment, parts or a system not
manufactured by DAKtel.
Parts covered: This warranty covers the Product and included accessories.
User-generated data: This warranty does not cover any claimed loss of or
damage to user-generated data (including but not without limitation phone
numbers, addresses and images) that may be stored on your Product.
Statement of remedy: If the Product is found not to conform to this warranty
as stated above, theWarrantor, at its discretion, will either repair the defect
or replace the Product without any charge for parts or service.This warranty
does not include any reimbursement or payment of any consequential damages
claimed to arise from a Product’s failure to comply with the warranty.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian
Consumer Law.You are entitled to a replacement of refund for a major failure
and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.
You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail
to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
This warranty is in addition to and sits alongside your rights under either the
Competition and Consumer Act  (Australia) or the Consumer Guarantees
Act (New Zealand) as the case may be, none of which can be excluded.
Procedure for obtaining warranty service:Depending on the country in which the
Product was first purchased, if you believe that your Product does not conform
with this warranty, you should deliver the Product, together with satisfactory
evidence of your original purchase (such as a legible copy of the sales docket), to
DAKtel. Please refer to the DAKtel website for address details. You should contact
DAKtel regarding any compensation that may be payable for your expenses
incurred in making a warranty claim. Prior to delivery, we recommend that you
make a backup copy of any phone numbers, names or other data stored
on your Product, in case it is lost or damaged during warranty service.
Daktel Australia Pty Ltd
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For more information
Call: 1300 031 107
or go to our website: myhomefone.com.au
Suite 102, 100 William St, WOOLLOOMOOLOO, NSW , Australia