Doro DECT 160 User manual

DECT 160/360
English
User guide
Digital Cordless Telephone
with Caller ID
and Answering Machine (360)
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1 Speaker
2 Volume Control/Review CID
Numbers for dialling
3 CID Log/OK button
4 Left Scroll button
5 Recall button
6 Headset Socket
7 Redial button
8 Intercom button
9 Talk button
10 Speaker button (360) / Priority
Number (160)
11 Menu/End button
12 Right Scroll button
13 Cancel button
14 Display
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1. Speaker
2. OGM (Outgoing Message) Button
3. Power LED
4. Page button
5. In-use LED
6. Delete button
7. Speaker volume Up
8. Speaker volume Down
9. ON/OFF button
10. Skip button
11. Play/Stop button
12. Repeat button
13. Socket for line cord
14. Socket for power supply
15. Remote access code button
16. Ring select button
17. Day/time button
Note: DECT 160 has items 3, 4, 5, 13 and
14 ONLY.
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Index
Installation 5
Unpacking........................... 5
Connection ......................... 5
Belt Clips ............................ 6
Battery ................................ 6
Battery Charge Indicator .... 7
Range ................................. 7
Headset .............................. 7
The Display......................... 8
Base Unit Indicators ........... 8
Operation 9
Making a Call...................... 9
Receiving a Call.................. 9
Redial.................................. 9
Volume Control................... 9
Handset Locator ................. 9
Optional Network Services. 10
Group Listening .................. 10
Menu 11
Phone Book 12
Caller ID 15
Settings 17
The Handset Signal ............ 17
Button Click ........................ 17
Timer................................... 17
Phone Lock......................... 18
Handset PIN Code.............. 18
User Name ......................... 18
Handset Register 19
System Settings 20
Base Unit PIN Code ........... 20
Deregister a Handset.......... 20
Base Unit Signal ................. 20
Select Country of
Installation .......................... 21
Expanded System 22
General Information............ 22
Several Base Units ............. 22
Several Handsets ............... 23
Placement of Base Units .... 23
Intercom Function............... 23
Transferring Calls Between
Handsets ............................ 24
Answering Machine 25
Introduction......................... 25
Number of rings .................. 26
Turning Answering
Machine On/Off.................. 26
Day/Time stamp ................. 26
Outgoing Message ............. 27
Monitoring Incoming
Messages ........................... 27
Receiving Messages .......... 27
Playback of Messages ....... 28
Remote Control .................. 29
Out of Memory.................... 30
Other 31
Troubleshooting .................. 31
Guarantee........................... 32
Notes for New Zealand....... 33
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Installation
Unpacking
The package should include the following items:
- Handset - Mains adapter
- Base unit - Line cord
- Battery pack - Belt clip & 2 coloured inserts
- Battery cover
Connection
1. Connect the mains adapter to the POWER socket of the base unit and to
the mains power wall socket.
2. Remove the battery lid from the back of the handset. Place the battery in the
handset, connect the battery plug and replace the lid.
3. Place the handset in the base unit. Once the handset is correctly placed in
the base unit, a beep will be heard and the segments of the battery charge
indicator in the display will ash.
4. The handset must be charged for 14 hours before use. Do not lift or use the
handset during this time.
5. Connect the telephone line cord to the socket marked LINE on the base unit
and plug into the telephone network socket (using adaptor plug if required).
6. For installation of the answering machine (DECT 360) please refer to pages
25-30.
7. The system is now ready for use.
IMPORTANT NOTES
1. Under power failure conditions, this telephone may not operate. Please ensure that a
separate telephone, not dependent on local power, is available for emergency use.
2. The earpiece of the handset may attract small ferromagnetic objects such as staples and pins,
care should be taken when placing the handset near these items.
3. Do not place the base unit where it will be exposed to direct sunlight or other major
heat sources.
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Installation
Belt Clips
A belt clip is included, which can be tted on the back of the handset. To attach
the clip, align the two edges with the indents on either side of the handset and
press rmly into place.
Battery
The telephone comes supplied with an environmentally friendly nickel metal
hydride (NiMH) battery. 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 battery pack should be replaced.
A fully charged battery will last for approx. 5 days in standby or approx. 8 hours
talk time. These operation times apply at normal room temperature.
Recharging of a run-down battery takes about 14 hours.
Please note that the battery charge indicator in the handset display ashes while
charging and will stop when the battery is fully charged.
The base unit has an automatic charging mechanism that prevents the battery
from being overcharged or damaged due to prolonged charging.
Please note!
When the telephone is installed for the rst time, the battery must be charged for 14 hours
before using the telephone.
Use only DORO original batteries. The guarantee does not cover any damage caused by
incorrect batteries.
The handset is charged with the buttons facing upward.
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Battery Charge Indicator
The symbol | in the display indicates whether it is time to recharge the
battery. The symbol has three segments which disappear as the battery charge
decreases. When the battery charge has reduced, the symbol ] is shown in
the display and warning signals are heard. If the handset is not recharged at this
time, the phone will cease to function until it is recharged.
Range
The range of the telephone varies depending on various factors in the
surrounding environment. The radio waves transmitting the call may be
hindered by obstructions, reducing the range.
Specied ranges require an unobstructed transmission between the handset and
the base unit. In such ideal circumstances, the telephone range can be up to
300 meters. In a densely populated area, house, apartment, etc. the range of the
telephone will be reduced. Try to get the best range by relocating the base unit.
The ideal location for the base unit is a high and unobstructed place.
Out of range warning
If the handset is too far from the base, the message OUT OF RANGE will be
shown on the display. Move the handset closer to the base unit within a few
seconds or the call will be lost.
Headset
The handset can be used with an optional headset via the socket on the side.
When using a headset, there is no change in the way a call is received or made.
When a headset is connected, the microphone and speakers of the handset are
automatically disconnected.
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The Display
Indicator Function
q - Indicates that a call is connected.
- Indicates an answered call in the list of previously dialled
numbers
- - Handset ringer is off.
MENU - The menu is in use.
| - Battery charge indicator.
N - Phone locked.
6 - Shown within range of the base unit. Flashes when out of range.
5 - New numbers have been stored.
- Audio monitor (speaker) activated. (DECT 360, only)
Date/time
Date and time are only displayed if you subscribe to a Caller ID service, and you
have received at least one incoming call. The time cannot be manually adjusted,
it is updated automatically with each incoming call.
Base Unit Indicators
Q (green) - Indicates that a call is connected to the handset.
- Flashes while searching, registering, or ringing.
y (red) - The base unit is on and connected to the mains.
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Operation
Making a Call
1. Enter the desired number. Mistakes can be erased using C.
2. Press q and the number is dialled.
3. Press q to terminate the call.
Please note!
If the telephone cannot connect to a line, a warning signal will be heard. The problem may
be due to the battery running low, the handset being too far from the base unit or all of the
transmission channels being engaged.
Receiving a Call
1. Wait for the handset to ring.
2. Press q to answer the call.
3. Press q to terminate the call.
Redial button
The ten most recently dialled numbers can easily be redialled using r:
1. Press r, the most recently dialled number is shown in the display.
2. Press +/- (on the side) repeatedly, to browse through the numbers
3. Press q, and the number is dialled.
Volume Control
The volume may be adjusted during a call using +/- (on the side of the
handset).The display will show up to four volume settings.
Handset Locator/Paging
By pressing on the base unit (located behind the charge pins), the paging
signal of the handset will be activated. This function is used to help nd the
handset or to page the person carrying the handset.
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Operation
Group Listening (speaker) (DECT 360, only)
With this function activated, calls will be heard on the loudspeaker of the base
unit. This enables anyone in the same room as the base unit to hear both parties
and follow the conversation. This feature works on DECT 360 only.
1. Dial the number as usual.
2. When the call is connected, press . Group listening is activated and the
conversation is heard in the base unit speaker. The audio monitor indicator is
shown in the display.
3. The speaker volume can be adjusted with the +/- buttons.
4. To continue the conversation in the handset only, press again.
5. Press Q to terminate the call and disconnect the line.
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Menu
Description of the menu system
The telephone has an easy menu system with distinct display texts.
The following buttons are used to operate the menu system:
MENU Takes you in and out of the menu system.
OK Takes you one step down into the menus and/or conrms your
choice.
C To erase/correct.
Used to scroll through the menus.
The menu consists of the following:
COMMON PHONE BOOK (COMMON MEM) This feature allows you to
store, change or erase entries in the common phone book memories stored in
the base unit. The button enters the common phone book directly from
standby mode.
PERSONAL PHONE BOOK (PERSONAL MEM) This feature allows you to
store, change or erase entries in the personal phone book memories stored in
the handest. The button enters the personal phone book directly from
standby mode.
Pressing the MEMC button steps through the menu in the following
sequence. Pressing the MEMP button steps through the menu in reverse.
COMMON MEM
SYSTEM
HANDSET NAME
REGISTER
PHONE LOCK
CALL TIMER
KEY TONE
HS RINGER
PERSONAL MEM
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Phone Book
Using the Phone Book
The phone book is divided into a common part (30 entries) and a personal part
(20 entries). The common phone book is stored in the base unit and is therefore
available to all registered handsets, while the personal one is available to the
individual handset only. The phone book is organised alphabetically. Each name
can be up to 10 characters long, and each phone number up to 20 digits.
After subscribing to the Caller ID service, you can set these memories as VIP.
For example, store names and numbers in your personal phone book and set as
VIP, when a call is received from one of these memories the handset will ring
differently to identify a VIP caller and the name of that person will show
on the display (memory matching).
Letters
Each number button also has several letters:
Button Letters/symbols
1.......................................... [Space character] - /
2.......................................... A B C
3.......................................... D E F
4.......................................... G H I
5.......................................... J K L
6.......................................... M N O
7.......................................... P Q R S
8.......................................... T U V
9.......................................... W X Y Z
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Phone Book
Storing name/number
1. Press MENU.
2. Scroll to the desired phone book COMMON MEM/PERSONAL MEM.
3. Press OK.
4. Scroll to STORE. Press OK.
5. Enter name. Press the corresponding number button one or more times for
the rst letter, see the table on the previous page. Use C to erase and digit
1 to insert space.
6. When the whole name is entered, press OK.
7. Enter the telephone number, including the area code. To enter a dialling
pause, hold the # button until you hear a beep.
8. Press OK. The display will show VIP? (special ring signal).
9. Scroll to required setting (Yes/No). Press OK to store.
Making a call using the phone book
1. Press MENU.
2. Scroll to the desired phone book COMMON MEM/PERSONAL MEM.
3. Press OK.
4. Scroll to SEARCH. Press OK.
5. Scroll the entries or nd it faster by pressing the button corresponding to the
rst letter in the name (see the table on the previous page).
6. Press q to dial the number .
brings you directly to the common phone book from standby mode.
brings you directly to the personal phone book from standby mode.
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Phone Book
Alter name/number
1. Press MENU.
2. Scroll to the desired phone book COMMON MEM/PERSONAL MEM.
3. Press OK.
4. Scroll to CHANGE. Press OK.
5. Scroll the entries or nd it faster by pressing the button corresponding to the
rst letter in the name (see the table on page 12). Press OK.
6. Use C to erase, and the number buttons to alter the name. Press OK.
7. Use C to erase, and the number buttons to alter the number. Press OK.
8. The display will show VIP? (special ring signal)
9. Scroll to preferred setting. (Yes/No) Press OK to store.
Removing an Entry
1. Press MENU.
2. Scroll to the desired phone book COMMON MEM/PERSONAL MEM.
3. Press OK.
4. Scroll to CHANGE. Press OK.
5. Scroll the entries or nd it faster by pressing the button corresponding to the
rst letter in the name (see the table on page 12).
6. Press C and then OK.
Storing a Priority number (DECT 160, only)
1. Press MENU.
2. Scroll to PERSONAL MEM. Press OK.
3. Scroll to SOS. Press OK.
4. Scroll to SOS:NUMBER. Press OK.
5. Enter the telephone number, including the area code. Press OK.
Dialling a Priority number (DECT 160, only)
Hold down the PR button for 2 seconds, the number is dialled.
This number can be called even if the phone is locked.
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Caller Identication
Explanation of Caller ID
Caller ID allows you to see who is calling before you answer a call, see who has
called in your absence and see who is calling while you are on a call.
Type 1 - When Caller ID is enabled on your telephone line, your telephone will
ring. Between the rst and second ring, the display will show the callers number
or the name (if the name is stored in the phone book).
Type 11 - While on the telephone and you receive another call you will hear a
short burst of data (noise) and the call waiting tone. Following this you can view
the caller’s number/name on the display.
New calls are indicated in standby mode by a ashing 5 in the display. This
indicator is turned off when all numbers are erased. Up to 30 incoming calls can
be stored in the call log including the date and time. When the log is full, the
oldest number will be deleted automatically.
Please note!
In order for numbers to be shown, the Caller ID service must be provided by your network
operator and a current subscription in place. Contact your operator for more information.
Retrieving and Dialling Incoming Numbers.
1. Press 5. The display will indicate the number of new calls as well as the
total number stored.
2. Scroll to preferred entry. If the same number has called more than once
then this is indicated by a >. Press in order to see how many repeat
calls were made.
3. Press Q to dial the number or MENU to return to standby mode.
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Caller Identication
Messages
Besides showing telephone numbers, the display may also show a number of
messages.
UNKNOWN It is an International call or a call from a PBX (no
information received).
********** The call is from a private or blocked number.
Removing a number
1. Press 5.
2. Scroll to selected entry. Press C. The display will show DELETE?
3. Press OK to erase.
Erasing all read (i.e. old) numbers.
1. Press 5. The display will indicate the number of new phone numbers as
well as the total number stored.
2. Press C. The display will show DELETE?.
3. Press OK. The display will show DELETE ALL?.
4. Press OK to erase.
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Settings
The Handset Signal
There are a number of settings for the volume and melody of the handset ring
signal.
1. Press MENU.
2. Scroll to HS RINGER. Press OK.
3. Select a melody (1-3). Press OK.
4. Select the desired volume (OFF, MED and HIGH).
5. Press OK to store.
Button Click
The sound heard when the buttons are pressed can be turned off or on.
1. Press MENU.
2. Scroll to KEY TONE. Press OK.
3. Scroll to preferred setting (ON/OFF).
4. Press OK to store.
Timer
Following the connection of a call the timer is shown on the display. This call
duration timer can be switched on or off.
1. Press MENU.
2. Scroll to CALL TIMER. Press OK.
3. Scroll to preferred setting (ON/OFF).
4. Press OK to store.
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Settings
Phone Lock
The telephone can be blocked for outgoing calls. However, calls to numbers in
the phone book, emergency numbers, and to the Priority number (DECT 160
only) can still be made.
1. Press MENU.
2. Scroll to PHONE LOCK. Press OK.
3. Enter the handset PIN code (0000 as default).
4. Scroll to preferred setting (ON/OFF).
5. Press OK to store.
Calls can still be received, even if the phone lock is active. When the call is
nished, the hand unit returns to locked mode.
Handset PIN Code
The handset PIN code is a four-digit code that you can set yourself. It protects
against unauthorised use of certain functions.
1. Press MENU.
2. Scroll to PHONE LOCK. Press OK.
3. Enter the present PIN code (0000 as default).
4. Scroll to CHANGE PIN? Press OK.
5. Enter the new code.
6. Conrm by entering the new code again. Press OK.
User Name
You can personalise each handset by entering text which will show on the
display in standby mode, the default is “MOBILE”.
1. Press MENU.
2. Scroll to HANDSET NAME. Press OK.
3. The name is entered in the same way as in the phone book. See page 13. Up
to 10 letters. Use C to erase.
4. Press OK to store.
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Registration
Register a New Handset or Base Unit
In order to enable the use of more than one handset a registration has to be
performed.
Every new handset must be registered in order to use a base unit. A maximum
number of 4 base units can be registered with each handset, and each base unit
can handle up to 6 handsets.
On registration the handset is allocated a handset number from 1-6.
Additional base units and handsets can be purchased from your local retailer.
See also page 22 for more information about EXPANDED SYSTEM.
1. Press the on the base unit (refer to page 9) and hold it down (about 5
seconds) until the Q indicator on the base unit starts to ash and a beep
sound is heard. Registration mode will remain active for about 2 minutes.
2. Press MENU (on the handset).
3. Scroll to REGISTER. Press OK.
4. Scroll to REG. HANDSET. Press OK.
5. Select a base number for the base unit you wish to register by pressing the
corresponding number button 1-4 (Flashing numbers are available).
6. Enter the base unit PIN code (0000 as default).
7. The handset will now search for the base unit. The display will show
WAITING...
8. After a few seconds (no more than 90) unused handset numbers are
displayed. Select one of these by pressing the corresponding number button.
9. If the registration is successful the handset will return to standby mode. The
new handset number is shown on the right of the display.
Select Base Unit
You can decide which base unit you wish the handset to communicate with. You
can also set the hand unit to automatically select the base unit with the best
connection (AUTO).
1. Press MENU.
2. Scroll to REGISTER. Press OK.
3. Scroll to SELECT BASE. Press OK.
4. Select a base unit by pressing the corresponding number button (0=AUTO).
The selected number remains steady and the available alternatives will ash.
5. Press OK to store.
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System Settings
Base Unit PIN Code
The base unit PIN code is a four-digit code that you can set yourself. It protects
against unauthorised use of certain functions.
1. Press MENU.
2. Scroll to SYSTEM. Press OK.
3. Scroll to CHANGE PIN? Press OK.
4. Enter the present PIN code (0000 at default).
5. Enter the new code.
6. Conrm by entering the new code again. Press OK.
De-register a Handset
Any handset can be easily be de-registered from a base unit.
Deregistration means that the handset number of the selected handset is erased
from the list of registered handsets.
Note: It is not recommended that you do not deregister the master handset (handset 1)
1. Press MENU.
2. Scroll to SYSTEM. Press OK.
3. Scroll to DE-REGISTER. Press OK.
4. Enter the base unit PIN code (0000 at default).
5. Select the handset to be de-registered by pressing the corresponding number
button.
Base Unit Ring Signal (DECT 360, only)
The ring signal of the base unit can be switched on or off.
1. Press MENU.
2. Scroll to SYSTEM. Press OK.
3. Scroll to BASE RINGER. Press OK.
4. Scroll to preferred setting (ON/OFF).
5. Press OK to store.
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