Doro 550S User manual

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doro 550S
Manual

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1 Left menu button/delete
2 Back/Mute
3 Hands free function
4 Talk button
5 * and ringer on/off
6 Recall
7 Services/Shared phone book
8 # and Key Lock
9 Message button
10 Private phone book
11 Right menu button/OK
12 Scroll UP/DOWN/redial function

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Index
Installation 5
Unpacking........................... 5
Connection ......................... 5
Belt clip ............................... 6
Wall mounting..................... 6
Battery ................................ 6
Battery charge indicator ..... 7
Range ................................. 7
The display ......................... 8
Operation 9
Making a call....................... 9
Receiving a call .................. 9
Recall.................................. 9
Volume control.................... 10
Timer................................... 10
Redial function.................... 10
Mute button......................... 10
Key lock .............................. 10
Hands free function ............ 11
Paging................................. 11
Phone Book 12
Menu 15
Messages 16
Mailbox (voicemail)............. 16
SMS messages .................. 17
New call
(Caller ID memory) ............. 19
Network 21
Direct Call 22
Settings 23
Handset ringer .................... 23
Warning tones .................... 23
Language............................ 24
Contrast .............................. 24
Base selection .................... 24
Handset name .................... 25
Emergency numbers .......... 25
Reset handset defaults....... 25
Base unit ringer .................. 26
Dialling method................... 26
PBX function....................... 27
PIN number......................... 27
Reset base unit defaults ..... 28
Call waiting on/off............... 28
Network codes.................... 28
Date/time ............................ 29
Flash time ........................... 29
Registration 30
Registering a new handset . 30
Deleting another
handset ............................... 30
Expanded System 31
General information............ 31
Multiple handsets................ 31
Internal calls ....................... 32
Transferring calls between
handsets ............................. 32
Conference ......................... 32
Other 33
Troubleshooting
in general............................ 33
Specic Absorption Rate
(SAR).................................. 34
Guarantee........................... 34

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Installation
Unpacking
The package contains:
- Handset - Mains adapter (6VDC 400mA)
- Base unit - Line cord
- 2 batteries (Ni-MH AAA 1.2V 600 mAh)
Models with an extra handset (+1) also include an additional handset, batteries, charger
and mains adapter.
IMPORTANT!
Only use with the supplied power adaptor/s (6V DC 35060040/G060040D25).
Connection
1. Connect the mains adapter to the y socket of the base unit and to an electrical
wall socket.
2. Carefully remove the handset battery cover. Insert the batteries into the handset
ensuring correct battery polarity is observed, and replace the battery cover.
3. Place the handset in the base unit, with the keypad facing outwards. Once the
handset is correctly positioned in the base unit, a beep will be heard.
4. Leave the handset to charge initially for 24 hours before use.
5. Connect the line cord to T socket on the base unit and a network wall socket.
6. Select language according to the description on page 24.
Only for models with an extra handset (+1):
7. Connect the mains adapter to the y socket of the charger and to an electrical
wall socket.
8. Carefully remove the handset battery cover. Insert the batteries into the handset
ensuring correct battery polarity is observed, and replace the battery cover.
9. Place the handset in the base unit, with the keypad facing outwards. Once the
handset is correctly positioned in the base unit, a beep will be heard
10. Leave the handset to charge initially for 24 hours before use.
Please note!
Under power failure conditions this telephone will not operate. Please ensure that a separate telephone
not dependant on local power is available for emergency use. Do not place the base unit close to other
electrical equipment such as TV sets, computer screens, telecom equipment, fans etc. This will minimize
the risk of interference. Do not place the base unit in areas where it will be exposed to direct sunlight or
other major heat sources.

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Installation
Belt clip
A belt clip is included, which can be tted on the back of the handset. The belt clip
enables the hand unit to be attached to a belt, waistband or similar. On either side of
the handset, there are indents for the clips to clasp onto. To attach the clip, press it
into place over the back of the handset.
Wall mounting
The base unit can be wall mounted. Use two screws horizontally mounted 50 mm
apart. The screws should t into the two ‘keyholes’ on the back of the base unit.
The base unit can also be attached to the standard Australian wall plate by using the
included bracket. Attach the bracket by inserting the locators into the “keyholes” on
the back of the base unit and pushing the spring clips into the holes on the underside
of the unit. The base unit can then be attached to the wall plate.
Battery
The telephone is supplied with environmentally friendly nickel metal hydride (NiMH)
batteries – 2 x AAA 1.2V. As with all batteries, performance may degrade over time;
should you notice that the standby time has reduced considerably or there are signs of
leakage, the batteries should be replaced.
Fully-charged batteries will last for approx 100 hours in standby or 10 hours call time.
These operation times apply at normal room temperature.
Full battery capacity will be achieved once the batteries have been charged 4-5 times,
completely discharged batteries will take about 10 hours to fully recharge.
Please note that the battery charge indicator in the handset display will ash while the
handset is on the base unit and will stop when the battery is fully charged.
The base unit has an automatic charging mechanism that prevents the batteries from
being overcharged or damaged by prolonged charging. It is better for handsets to be
charged every other night, rather than after each call.
Please note!
To ensure and maintain good charging of the handset batteries we recommend that the base and
handset charge contacts are cleaned regularly, ie monthly, with a pencil eraser and/or soft dry cloth. The
recharging system used in this model may result in the handset and the batteries heating up. This is
normal and will not harm the equipment.
When the telephone is installed for the rst time, the batteries must be charged for 24 hours before
using the telephone. Use original batteries only. The guarantee does not cover any damage caused by
incorrect use of batteries. Please dispose of any batteries in a responsible and environmentally friendly
manner.

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Installation
Battery charge indicator
The symbol in the display indicates when it is time to recharge the batteries.
When the battery is running low the display will show and a warning tone
will be heard. If the handset is not recharged at this time, the phone will cease
to function until it is recharged.
The symbol will be displayed when the battery is fully charged.
Range
The range of the telephone varies depending on different factors in the
surrounding environment. Radio waves transmitting the call may be hindered
by obstructions or signal reections that can reduce the range.
Specied ranges require unobstructed transmission between the handset and the
base unit. In such ideal conditions the telephones range can be up to 300 metres.
In densly populated areas, houses, apartments, etc. the range will be reduced.
Try to get the best range by relocating base unit, the ideal location is a high and
unobstructed place.

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Installation
The display
Indicator Function
Shown within range of the base unit. Flashes when out of
range
q Indicates that a handset is in use.
Hands free Function
A The handset is connected to base unit A (B-C-D). Flashes
when out of range.
* New SMS messages received.
Key Lock
z Mute function.
% Ringer off.
Battery charge indicator
Describes the function of the button below the display, eg
Menu or OK to conrm.
r One touch access to the Redial log
Ok
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Operation
Important!
Please note when programming all references to press = to press once and then immediately release the
button.
Making a call
1. Enter the required telephone number. Mistakes can be erased using
ß
.
2. Press q the telephone number will now be dialled.
3. Press q again to terminate the call.
Receiving a call
1. Wait for the handset to ring.
2. Press q to answer the call.
3. Press q to terminate the call.
Please note!
If the telephone cannot connect to a line a warning tone will be heard. The problem may be due to the
batteries running low, the handset being too far from the base unit or all of the transmission channels
being engaged.
Auto-Answer
Incoming calls will automatically be connected when the handset is lifted from the base
unit while ringing. This is a xed feature and cannot be switched off.
If you subscribe to caller ID please check the display before lifting the handset from
the base unit.
Please note!
To avoid being disturbed by incoming SMS messages the handset will only ring on the second ring signal
if a calling SMS number is programmed in memory.
Recall
Access to additional network services can be gained by using the recall button R, * and
# keys. Contact your network operator for more information.
Press the recall button R followed by the extension number to when connected to a PBX
(TBR only).
To save having to remember network commands, this telephone has certain pre-
programmed network service codes for the menu buttons (see page 21).

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Operation
Volume control
1. The speaker and earpiece volume may be adjusted during a call using {/}.
2. When you have selected the required volume level press OK to save your
setting.
Timer
Within approximately 10 seconds of the connection of a call, a timer will be
shown on the display. The timer is a simple way to help you keep track of how
long the call lasts.
Redial function
The 20 most recently dialled numbers can easily be redialled using r.
1. Press r, scroll to the desired telephone number using {/} .
2. Press q the displayed number will now be dialled. To delete or store the
number into the phone book press Opt.
Mute button
The microphone can be muted during a call by pressing C. Press C again to re-
activate the microphone.
The display will show z as long as the function is active.
Key lock
This function locks the push buttons on the handset to prevent unintentional
usage.
1. Press and hold N until the display shows .
2. To deactivate the key lock press and hold N again.
Calls can still be received even if the key lock is active. When the call is nished
the handset returns to locked mode.

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Operation
Hands free function
1. Dial the required telephone number. Mistakes can be erased
using
ß
.
2. Press . The Hands free function will be activated and the telephone
number will now be dialled. The conversation can then be heard through the
loudspeaker.
3. Place the handset on a hard at surface, e.g. a table.
4. Speak towards the microphone on the lower front edge of the handset (max
1 metre away).
5. The speaker volume may be adjusted during the call using {/} . Press OK .
to save your setting.
6. To switch to normal handset conversation press .
7. Press q to terminate the call.
Please note!
In hands free speaker mode it is only possible for one person at a time to talk. The switchover
between speaker and microphone is automatic and dependent on the sound level of the incoming
call and the microphone respectively. It is therefore essential that there are no loud noises in the
immediate vicinity of the telephone, as this will disrupt the speaker function.
Paging
Pressing j on the base unit will activate the paging signal on the handset. This
function is used to help locate the handset or to page the person carrying the
handset. The signal will stop automatically after a while or if the q button
on the handset is pressed. The page can also be cancelled by pressing j on the
base unit again.

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Phone Book
Using the phone book
Use the phone book to store names and telephone numbers. A stored phone
number can be dialled using fewer keystrokes than if dialled manually. If you
subscribe to a Caller ID service, the number and associated name of the caller
will be displayed during ringing of an incoming call for those numbers stored in
the handset phone book.
The handset phone book will store 60 sets of names and phone numbers, the
base unit phone book is shared and has space for 10 entries, the advantage is
that numbers need only be saved once regardless of the number of handsets.
Every name within the phone book can be up to 15 characters in length,
and telephone numbers can be up to 24 digits in length, and is arranged
alphbetically. Some units may have pre-programmed practical phone numbers.
Letters
Each number key has been allocated certain letters.
Button Letters/symbols
1.......................................... [Space character] 1 € £ $ ¥ ¤ @ & / ( ) < = > %
2.......................................... A B C 2 À Á Â Ä Å Ã Æ Ç
............................................ a b c 2 à á â ä å ã æ ç
3.......................................... D E F 3 È É Ê Ë Ð
............................................ d e f 3 è é ê ë ð
4.......................................... G H I 4 Ì Í Î Ï
............................................ g h i 4 1 ì í î ï
5.......................................... J K L 5
............................................ j k l 5
6.......................................... M N O 6 Ñ Ò Ó Ô Ö Õ Œ Ø
............................................ m n o 6 ñ ò ó ô ö õ œ ø
7.......................................... P Q R S 7 ß
............................................ p q r s 7 ß
8.......................................... T U V 8 Ù Ú Û Ü
............................................ t u v 8 ù ú û ü
9.......................................... W X Y Z 9 Ý Ÿ Þ Ž
............................................ w x y z 9 ý ÿ þ ž
* .......................................... Switch between Upper/Lower case letters and
............................................ digits A/a/1
0.......................................... . , ? ! 0 + - : ¿ ¡ “ ‘ ; _ # *
#.......................................... [Space character] . , # *

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Phone Book
Storing names/numbers in the handset
1. Press .
2. Press Opt. New Entry will be displayed.
3. Press OK.
4. Enter the telephone number, including area code. Press OK.
5. Enter name. Press the corresponding number button one or more times for
the rst letter (refer to the table on the previous page). Use
ß
to erase or
make changes.
6. Press Store.
7. If you want to store more numbers, press Opt then OK, alternatively press
and hold C to return to standby.
Storing names/numbers in the base unit
1. Press .
2. Scroll to the desired location using {/}. Press Opt.
3. Edit Entry will be displayed. Press OK.
4. Enter the telephone number, including area code. Press OK.
5. Enter name. Press the corresponding number button one or more times for
the rst letter (refer to the table on the previous page). Use
ß
to erase or
make changes.
6. Press Store.
Please note!
If you need to insert a pause in the telephone number, press and hold keypad digit 0 until the
display shows P. If you need to change a telephone number, store the new number in the same
location as the old one.

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Phone Book
Dialling from the phone book
1. Press or .
2. Scroll through the entries in the phone book using {/} . To perform a
quick-search press the corresponding number button one or more times for
the initial letter (please refer to the table on the page 12).
3. Press q the displayed number will now be dialled.
Changing phone numbers/names
1. Press or .
2. Scroll through the entries in the phone book using {/} . Press Opt.
3. Scroll using {/} to Edit Entry. Press OK.
4. Using
ß
and the number buttons edit the displayed telephone number.
Press OK.
5. Using
ß
and the number buttons edit the displayed name (please refer to
the table on page 12.). Press Store.
6. Press and hold C to return to standby mode.
Deleting a phone book entry
1. Press or .
2. Scroll through the entries in the phone book using {/} . Press Opt.
3. Scroll using {/} to Delete Entry. Press OK.
4. Press Yes to conrm.
5. Press and hold C to return to standby mode.

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Menu
Description of the menu system
The telephone has a menu system controlled by buttons directly under the
display. The functions shown in the display are for:
Menu Accesses the menu system.
r Redial, allows scrolling through the last 20 dialled telephone
numbers.
OK To scroll one step forward and/or conrm selected option.
Int Internal Call
ß
Used to delete.
There are also the following buttons:
{/} To scroll through the menu alternatives.
C Used to go back or hold down to exit the menu system.
The menu contains the following main headings:
Messages* Mailbox* (network voicemail), SMS* and new calls
(caller ID).
Call Anonymous Withholds your telephone number from display on the
receivers phone.
Call forwarding Connects your incoming calls to another phone
number.
Direct call A preset number is dialled regardless of key pressed.
Switch OFF HS Switches off the handset. Switch ON the handset using
q
.
Settings Setting ringer, language, time/date, registering, etc.
*Only available in certain countries and may require subscription.

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Messages
Mailbox (network voicemail)
This applies to customers using a network answering service. The telephone
has a function to simplify access to your messages stored on the network.
The principal operators access code is pre-programmed. Should this require
changing please refer to page 28.
New messages are indicated in standby mode by the display text Mailbox, you
can also see how many messages have been received in the message menu.
Please note!
This function may require a current service subscription to be in place and may not work in all
countries, please contact your network provider for further details.
If you have new voicemail, you can press * to go directly to point 4 below.
Playback via the menu
1. Press Menu. The display will show Messages.
2. Press OK.
3. Scroll using {/} to Mailbox. Press OK.
4. Press Yes.
5. When connected listen to the information/messages available.
6. Press q to terminate the call.
Playback using quick command
1. Press and hold keypad digit 1 for several seconds.
2. While connected listen to the information/messages available.
3. Press q to terminate the call.

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Messages
SMS messages
This feature requires a current Caller Id subscription to be in place and only applies to text
message users (SMS). The memory will store up to 15 messages, the maximum number of
characters per message is 160. In standby mode new messages will be indicated by the text New
SMS and *. Please remember individual SMS features are country dependent and will vary
or be unavailable. The following points are based on the UK service and may be of assistance, if
difculty is experienced please contact your network provider.
 To register for the SMS text messaging service you can either send a text message to another
telephone number, or text REGISTER to 00000.
 Should you wish to reset your SMS settings text RESET to 00000.
 You can also request a delivery report by entering * 0 # prior to any SMS message.
 An SMS message can also be sent to a telephone number that does not support this feature, and
will be received as a voice message.
 Not all networks (ie mobile, cable) are compatible.
Further details regarding the SMS text message service are available from you local network
provider.
Please note!
On delivery, the number for the principal operator is pre-programmed. If you use a different network operator this
number should be changed (see next page). If you have new SMS, you can press * to go directly to point 5 below.
Reading new (incoming) SMS messages
1. Press Menu. The display will show Messages.
2. Press OK.
3. Scroll using {/} to SMS. Press OK.
4. Scroll using {/} to Incoming. The display will show the number of messages. For
example, Incoming 2/6, indicates 6 messages in total of which 2 are new. Press OK.
5. Scroll using {/} to required message. Press Read.
6. Once you have read your message press Opt.
7. Scroll using {/} to the required option:
- Answer SMS
- Delete
- Call Number
- Store number in Phoneb
8. Press OK and follow the instructions in the display.
Deleting SMS messages
1. Scroll using {/} to required SMS message.
2. Press Opt.
3. Scroll using {/} to Delete. Press OK.
4. Press Yes to conrm.

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Messages
Writing a new SMS message
1. Press Menu. The display will show Messages.
2. Press OK.
3. Scroll using {/} to SMS. Press OK.
4. Scroll using {/} to Write New SMS. Press OK.
5. Write your message. Press the corresponding number button one or more
times for the initial letter (please refer to the table on page 12). To select:
Upper/Lower case press *, to move on one space press keypad digit 1.
Use
ß
to delete or make changes.
6. Press OK.
7. Enter the telephone number including area code, alternatively to retrieve the
number from the Phone book press . Press OK. Press OK again.
8. Press {/} to select either send, store or delete. Press OK.
9. The display will indicate if the SMS message has been sent or has failed. If
no error message is shown, the message has been sent correctly.
Stored and failed SMS messages are saved in Outgoing.
Entering telephone number for SMS-Center/operator
On delivery, the number for the principal operator is pre-programmed. If you
use a different operator, this number should be changed.
SMS-Center 1 is for outgoing messages and SMS-Center 2 is for incoming
messages. If you have only received one number from your operator, this should
be stored as SMS-Center 1. The SMS-Center 3 setting is only for certain special
operators.
1. Press Menu. The display shows Messages.
2. Press OK.
3. Scroll using {/} to SMS. Press OK.
4. Scroll using {/} to SMS-Center. Press OK.
5. Scroll using {/} to required entry. Press OK.
6. Enter number. Use
ß
to delete. Press OK.

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Messages
Explanation of Caller ID
Caller ID allows you to see who is calling before you answer a call or see who
has called in your absence. If the number received is stored in the handset phone
book, the name will be displayed instead. New calls are indicated in standby
mode by the text New Calls.
The memory will store up to 20 telephone numbers, answered calls are not
stored in the caller ID log. If there are several calls from the same number,
these will only be saved in one location. When the log is full, the oldest number
will be deleted automatically as the new call is logged.
Please note!
If you have new calls, you can press * to scroll directly through the list.
In order for numbers to be shown, you must subscribe to the Caller ID service provided by
your network operator and a current subscription in place. Contact your operator for more
information.
Retrieving and dialling incoming numbers
1. Press Menu. The display will show Messages.
2. Press OK.
3. Scroll using {/} to Calls Log. The number of calls received will be
displayed. Press OK.
4. Scroll to the required telephone number using {/} .
5. Press q to dial the displayed number, alternatively press and hold C to
return to standby.
Date and Time
1. Press Menu. The display will show Messages.
2. Press OK.
3. Scroll using {/} to Calls Log. The number of calls received will be
displayed. Press OK.
4. Scroll to the required telephone number using {/} .
5. Press Opt. Scroll using {/} to Details. Press OK.
6. Time/date will be displayed. Press X to delete or Store to store.
7. Enter name. Press the corresponding number button one or more times
for the rst letter (refer to the table on page 12). Use
ß
to erase or make
changes.

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Messages
Caller ID messages
Apart from showing telephone numbers, the display can also show:
External call It is an International call or a call from a PBX (no
information received).
Unknown Blocked number. The call could also be from a PBX.
------------- End of list.
Delete a number
1. Press Menu. The display will show Messages.
2. Press OK.
3. Scroll using {/} to Calls Log. The number of calls received will be
displayed. Press OK.
4. Scroll to the required telephone number using {/} .
5. Press Opt. Scroll using {/} to Delete Entry or Delete All List.
Press OK.
6. Press Yes to conrm.
Storing numbers in the Phone book
1. Press Menu. The display will show Messages.
2. Press OK.
3. Scroll using {/} to Calls Log. The number of calls received will be
displayed. Press OK.
4. Scroll to the required telephone number using {/} .
5. Press Opt. Scroll using {/} to Store in Phoneb. Press OK.
6. Enter name. Press the corresponding number button one or more times for
the initial letter (please refer to the table on page 12). Use
ß
to delete.
7. Press Store to conrm.