Doro 506 User manual

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English
User Guide
Telephone with Digital
Answering Machine

1 Memory Button
2 Store Button
3 Mute Button
4 Recall Button
5 Redial Button
6 Play/Pause Button
7 Battery Low Indicator
8 Message Indicator
9 Erase Button
10 On/Off Button
11 MEMO Button
12 Skip Button
13 Repeat Button
14 Outgoing Message (OGM) Button
15 Volume Control (Answering
Machine)

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Operation
Battery
To ensure that messages and the time/date are retained (maximum 24 hours)
during a power failure, a good quality PP3 9V alkaline battery must be installed.
If a battery is not installed or is running low, the B indicator will ash, you
will need to change the battery as soon as possible.
The battery compartment is located on the underside of the telephone.
1. Ensure the telephone line cord is disconnected from the telephone network
wall socket.
2. To access the battery compartment, carefully push the retaining clip that
holds the cover in place moving it away from the Ringer switch.
3. Install the battery ensuring the correct battery polarity is observed.
4. Replace the battery cover.
Connection
When the battery has been installed.
1. Connect the telephone line cord to the socket marked T on the underside
of the telephone and then to a telephone network wall socket.
2. A click will be heard when the modular plug is correctly in place.
3. Connect the mains adapter to the socket marked Y on the underside of
the telephone and then to an electrical wall socket. You will hear a few
tones.
4. Position the cables in the grooves underneath the telephone.
5. Lift the handset and listen for the dial tone. Your telephone is now
operational.
6. You will need to record an outgoing message (page 6), and also set the
day/time stamp (page 7).
Wall Mounting
1. Secure two screws, vertically positioned 100 mm apart.
2. The screws should locate into the two ‘keyholes’ on the back of the
telephone.
Alternatively this telephone can be mounted onto an existing telephone wall plate (Australia).

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Operation
Mute Button
The handset microphone can be disabled during a call by pressing and holding z.
Redial Button
If the number dialled is engaged or if you wish to redial the last number dialled,
lift the handset and press the redial button r.
Volume Control (handset)
The handset volume may be adjusted during a call using the switch located on
the handset.
Ringer
The Ringer volume can be set to – high, low or off – using the switch located on
the underside of the telephone
/
.
Additional Network Services
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 transfer calls when
connected to a PBX (TBR only).
Please Note:
The products operation cannot be guaranteed when connected to compatible PBX’s. In case of
difculty contact your network operator.

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Operation
Memory
This telephone has 10 indirect memories.
When a number is stored in a memory location, you need to press only two
buttons to make the call. The memories are stored on the keypad digits 0-9.
Storing Memories
1. Lift the handset and press P (ignore anything you hear in the earpiece).
2. Enter the desired telephone number (up to 16 digits).
3. Press P.
4. Enter a memory location 0-9 on the telephone keypad.
5. Replace the handset. The number will now be stored.
Memory Dialling
1. Lift the handset and wait for the dialling tone.
2. Press m .
3. Select a memory location by pressing the relevant keypad number, 0-9.
Press r. If you want a pause in the telephone number.
In case of a number change, store the new number in the location of the old one following
the procedure above.

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The Answering Machine
About the Answering Machine
The answering machine has to be turned on in order to receive messages.
On incoming calls the telephone will be answered after the selected number of
rings (please refer to page 7).
When the answering machine answers the caller will hear your outgoing
message (OGM) followed by a short beep, at which point they can leave a
message (ICM) up to 60 seconds in length. Should the caller exceed this limit
the call will be disconnected.
The units memory will store approximately 11 minutes of incoming messages
(including the outgoing message).
Outgoing Message (OGM)
The OGM is your announcement to a caller and may be up to 30 seconds in
length. If you choose not to record your own OGM, the caller will hear a pre-
recorded OGM. Use your OGM to advise the caller that he or she may start
talking after a beep is heard.
For example:
“Hello, we are unable to take your call right now, please leave a message after of
the beep, and we’ll return your call as soon as possible. Thank you for calling.”
Recording an OGM
1. Press and hold REC. You will hear a short beep and the 5 indicator will
ash.
2. Record your OGM. Speak clearly towards the machine from a distance of
approximately 15-20 cm.
3. Release REC. to nish recording.
4. Your OGM will playback after a few seconds. Repeat the procedure above if
you want to change the OGM. Any old OGM will automatically be erased
as the new one is recorded.
Checking your OGM
Press and release REC. Your OGM will now be replayed.
Please note!
If you experience a power failure, and have not installed a backup battery, there is a risk
that your OGM will be erased.
The answering machine will then reset to the pre-recorded OGM.

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The Answering Machine
Switching the Answering Machine On/Off
To switch the answering machine on and off press and release !.
In the ON position the machine will answer all incoming calls.
In the OFF position no calls will be answered.
IMPORTANT!
If the 5 indicator is off, the answering machine is also off.
Day/Time Stamp
The answering machine has a voice function that announces the day and time when
each incoming message (ICM) was recorded.
Setting Day/Time Stamp
1. Press and hold until you hear a long beep.
2. Press and release repeatedly until the correct day of the week is announced.
3. Press and release H
4. Press and release repeatedly until the correct hour is announced.
5. Press and release H
6. Press and release repeatedly until the correct minute/s is announced.
7. Press and release H
8. Press until the voice tells the correct setting, AM or PM.
9. Press H the current setting will now be announced.
Checking the Current Day/Time settings
Press and release H the current setting will now be announced, e.g.: Thursday,
ve fty PM.
Number of Rings
The number of rings before the machine answers an incoming call can be selected
using the switch marked
2 6 TS
on the underside of the telephone.
2 = calls are answered after two rings.
6 = calls are answered after six rings.
TS (TOLL SAVER) – activates the toll save function.
With Toll Saver selected, calls will be answered after six rings until a new ICM
message has been recorded, any subsequent calls will be answered after two rings.
Once these ICM’s have been erased this cycle will be repeated.
This is useful when remote accessing your unit, if there is no answer after four
rings no ICM messages have been recorded, you can therefore terminate the call
before you are charged.

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The Answering Machine
Playback of Messages
The 5 indicator will ash when there are new ICM messages.
1. Press and release . New ICM playback will begin.
2. After each ICM the day & time the message was received will be announced,
followed by a short beep.
3. If two short beeps are heard there are no further new ICM’s, and the
machine will return to standby mode.
4. If you wish to playback all ICM’s (old then new) press and release again.
NOTE!
All ICM’s will be saved (unless erased during playback, see below) new ICM’s will be recorded
after the old ones.
The following functions are available during playback:
Button Function
< < Repeat or hold down until you hear a beep, in order to step
through the messages backwards.
> > Skip to next message.
! Stop playback.
C Erase current message.
v / V Increase or decrease the ICM playback volume.
a a
Pause during ICM playback (max. 7 seconds). Press again to
continue.
Delete Messages (ICM’s)
Delete Individual ICM’s
If you want to delete a single ICM, press C while that particular message is
playing.
Delete All ICM’s
It is only possible to delete all ICM’s simultaneously after playback:
Press and hold C until you hear a long beep.
Please note that new ICM’s cannot be deleted until they have been played.

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The Answering Machine
Personal Message - MEMO
MEMO – is a personal message recorded directly onto the answering machine
without dialling. This means that the machine may be used as an electronic
notebook, where messages, reminders or other notes to family members or
colleagues can be recorded.
A MEMO can be recorded up to the maximum recording capacity of the
machine.
1. Press and hold a.
2. You will hear a beep. Speak clearly towards the machine and record your
message.
3. Release the button to stop recording.
4. Memos are played back in the same way as regular ICM’s.
Call Screening
ICM’s will be heard from the machine’s loudspeaker as they are recorded. If
there is no sound, adjust the volume using v/V .
a a
You can also lift the handset at any point and speak directly to the caller.
If the recording does not stop automatically, press ! on the answering machine,
or # if on another telephone.
Voice Control
The answering machine will record an ICM as long as the caller keeps speaking
(max. 60 seconds). If the caller stops speaking for more than 7 seconds the
answering machine will disconnect the call.
Remote Activation of the Answering Machine
The answering machine may be remotely turned on, so long as the electrical
supply is connected and live.
1. Dial the telephone number to which the answering machine is connected.
After approximately 16 rings the machine will respond with a long tone.
2. Enter the 3 digit remote code (located on the underside of the telephone). If
the correct code is entered a beep will be heard.
3. Press 9 #. A long beep will conrm that the answering machine is now on.
4. Replace the handset.

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The Answering Machine
Remote Control
This machine can be remotely accessed using an ordinary tone dialling
telephone. Dial the telephone number to which the answering machine is
connected, after the OGM has been played enter the remote code (located on
the underside of the telephone).
Once the code is accepted several options are available.
Remote Code
This three-digit remote code is required in order to gain access to the remote
functions of the answering machine. The remote code is located on the
underside of the telephone.
Remote Control
1. Dial the telephone number to which the answering machine is connected.
2. Enter the three-digit remote code after the OGM has played. If the code is
accepted, you will hear a beep.
3. Select an option (within 10 seconds) from the list below.
4. Once you have nished accessing the machine replace the handset.
Command Function
1#........................................ Play new messages
2#........................................ Play all messages
3#........................................ Erase single message during playback
4#........................................ Repeat message
5#........................................ Stop
6#........................................ Skip to next message
7#........................................ Record a MEMO, Stop=7#
8#........................................ Record new outgoing message, Stop=8#
9#........................................ Turn answering machine On (One beep)/
............................................ Off (Three beeps).
Please note!
If the machine doesn’t respond correctly to the remote control commands, try pressing the
telephone buttons for a longer or shorter time. In normal cases, the answering machine should
react to tones approximately 0.5 – 1 seconds in length, but longer tones may be necessary on
certain telephone networks.
If you do not enter any remote control command, the answering machine will disconnect after
a few seconds.
After 2 minutes and 40 seconds of ICM playback a tone will be heared. Press any key
to continue.

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Other
Out of Memory
The total capacity of the answering machine’s memory is approximately 11
minutes including outgoing and incoming messages. The outgoing message,
personal memos, and regular incoming messages share this memory space. If the
memory is full, no new messages will be accepted until the existing messages
have been played and erased.
When the memory is full, the machine will answer after 16 rings to allow remote
playback and deletion of messages.
Guarantee (UK)
This product is guaranteed for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase.
Proof of purchase is required for any service or support required during the
guarantee period.
This guarantee shall not apply to a fault caused by an accident or a similar
incident or damage, liquid ingress, negligence, abnormal usage or any other
circumstances on the purchaser’s part. Furthermore, this guarantee shall not
apply to a fault caused by a thunderstorm or any other voltage uctuations.
This guarantee does not in any way affect your statutory rights. (As a matter of
precaution, we recommend disconnecting the telephone during a thunderstorm).
Guarantee (Australia and New Zealand)
This product is guaranteed for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase.
Should you experience difculties with the product, please contact us for
assistance. If the product is then found to be faulty you will be asked to return it
directly to us with a copy of the purchase receipt.
This guarantee shall not apply to a fault caused by an accident or a similar
incident or damage, liquid ingress negligence, abnormal usage or any other
circumstances on the purchaser’s part. Furthermore, this guarantee shall not
apply to a fault caused by a thunderstorm or lightning, excessive or any other
voltage uctuations or faults on the telephone line. (As a matter of precaution,
we recommend disconnecting the telephone during a thunderstorm).
This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights.

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Other
Troubleshooting
Check that the telephone cord is undamaged and properly plugged in.
Disconnect any additional equipment that may be connected. If the problem is resolved,
the fault is with the other equipment.
Test the equipment on a known working line. If the product works then the fault is with
the line. Please inform your local telephone company.
The answering machine is not answering
- Check that the unit is switched on
- Check that the telephone cable and the mains adapter are correctly connected
The answering machine does not respond to remote control
- Check that the telephone you are using to remotely control the answering machine
is a tone dialling telephone.
- Some telephones may have problems with remote control, if they are of the type
that only gives a short tone signal when pressing a button. Please use a separate tone
transmitter in these cases.
- Also try holding the buttons down longer, approximately 1 second per digit.
I can’t hear the outgoing message very well
- Record a new outgoing message.
- Speak closer to the microphone when recording.
The line is disconnected when someone leaves a message
- An incoming message may be up to 60 seconds in length. After this time, the call
will be disconnected.
- If the caller pauses during the message for more than 7 seconds the call may also be
disconnected, since the voice control function believes that the caller has hung up.
I hear a tone sequence, but nothing happens when I press the playback button:
- There are no incoming messages.
Resetting the Answering Machine
If the problem you experience is not covered by any of the above, a machine reset will
be required.
1. Disconnect the power supply.
2. Disconnect the telephone line cord.
3. Remove the back up battery (see page 3)
After a few moments re-connect the unit in reverse order to above.
Re-record your OGM and set the Day/Time stamp.
Your Telephone Answering Machine should now operate correctly.
If there is still a problem please refer to page 13.

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Technical Support
UK
If you cannot resolve the fault using the faultnder section, technical support is
available on the Premium Rate Number: 0906 302 0114.
Calls cost 50 pence per minute (prices correct at the time of going to
press), and is operational between 9AM - 5PM Monday-Friday excluding Bank
Holidays. Alternatively,
E-mail on: [e-mail]
You can contact us in writing: Consumer Support Group, Doro UK Ltd.,
22 Walkers Road, North Moons Moat, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 9HE,
(regarding any Spares or Technical query), or
Telephoning (Spares only): 01527 584377
Web site: www.doro-uk.com
Australia and New Zealand
If you believe this product is malfunctioning, please refer to the relevant section
and/or consult the troubleshooting guide in this manual to ensure that you have
followed the instructions carefully. As an alternative you can visit our web site
for FAQ’s or send an e-mail for a prompt reply.
AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND
DORO Australia Pty Ltd Atlas Gentech (NZ) Limited
PO Box 6760 Private Bag 14927
Baulkham Hills BC NSW 2153 Panmure
Australia Auckland
New Zealand
Consumer Support Consumer Support
Ph: [phone] Ph: 0900 500-25 (Toll Call)
Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail] Email: [e-mail]
Web site: www.doro.com.au

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Technical information
REN (RN for New Zealand)
The REN (Ringer Equivalence Number) or (RN) is of signicance only if you
wish to connect more than 1 telephone to your telephone line. A standard
telephone line has a maximum REN capacity of 3 (RN of 5). It is possible
to connect 3 devices with a REN of 1 (RN of 1) with no degradation to the
product’s performance. Exceeding this limit may cause the volume of the ringer
in any phone to decrease or not ring at all.
Notes for operation in New Zealand
ALL PRODUCTS
The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only
that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with the minimum conditions
for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the product by
Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty. Above all, it provides no
assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of
Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model, nor does it imply that
any product is compatible with all of Telecom’s network services.
This equipment shall not be set to make automatic calls to the Telecom “111“
Emergency Service. This equipment may not provide for the effective hand-over
of a call to another device connected to the same line.
This equipment should not be used under any circumstances that may constitute
a nuisance to other Telecom Customers.
Answering Machines
Please note when set to answer after 2 rings this product may block CID
information when used in conjunction with certain distinctive ring signals
(FaxAbility).

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