Doro Arc 6 User manual

Arc 6/8r

Arc 8r
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1 Up / missed call
2 Left menu button/OK
3 Talk button
4 Down/Redial
5 *and keypad lock
6 Speaker phone
7 Phone book
8 Recall button (PBX features)
9 #and ring signal off/on
10 End call and on / off button
11 Right menu button/Back/Internal call
12 Paging
Only for Arc 8r:
13 Answer machine functions, see
answer machine section
14 Message indication/display
English
1 Touchedélement/Journaldes
appelants
2 Touche menu / OK
3 Touche de prise de ligne
4 Touchedélement/Bis
5 *et Verrouillage du clavier
6 Touche Mains-libres
7 Répertoire
8 Touche R
9 Touche #et Sonnerie Off/On
10 Touche de raccroché et on/off
11 Touche menu / Retour / Intercom
12 Touche de recherche du combiné
Uniquement pour lemodèleArc8r:
13 Fonctions répondeur, voir la section
Répondeur
14 Compteur de messages
Français

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Connection
1. Connect mains adapter/phone cable to wall sockets.
2. Insert batteries (1.2V NiMH AAA) in accordance with the markings.
3. Chargewiththekeypadfacingoutwards(24hoursthersttime).
4. Press (left menu button).
5. Scroll {/}to HS SETTINGS.
6. Press OK (left menu button).
7. Scroll to LANGUAGE. Press OK.
8. Scroll to ENGLISH. Press OK.
9. Press Lor several times to exit the menu screens.
If the Arc 8r base unit’s display is showing -- the answer machine is disconnected, or time/date is not set.
Date/Time
10.Press (left menu button).
11.Scroll {/}to HS SETTINGS. Press OK.
12.Scroll to HS DISPLAY. Press OK.
13.Scroll to TIME. Press OK.
14.Scroll to DATE & TIME. Press OK.
15.Scroll to SET TIME. Press OK.
16.Enter time of day (HH-MM). Press OK.
17.Scroll to SET DATE. Press OK.
18.Enter date (DD MM YY). Press OK.
19.Press Lor several times to exit the menu screens.
The format of date/time can also be adjusted.
Battery
When the batteries are relatively new and fully-charged (10 hours) they will last for approx. 100 hours’
standby time or approx. 10 hours’ call time. These times apply at normal room temperature. Full batteryThese times apply at normal room temperature. Full batteryThese times apply at normal room temperature. Full batteryFull batteryFull battery
capacity will not be reached until the batteries have been charged 4-5 times. It is not possible to overchargeIt is not possible to overchargeIt is not possible to overcharge
or damage the batteries by charging them for ”too long”. It may take up to 5 minutes charging before
display wakes up, if batteries are totally empty.
Please note!
When the battery is low or when there is too great a distance to the base unit the telephone will be unable
to connect to a line. Do not place the base unit close to other electrical equipment, in direct sunlight or other
strong heat sources! This is to minimize the risk of any interference. It is normal for the device to become warm
during charging and this is not dangerous. Use only original batteries. The guarantee does not cover any damage
caused by using the wrong batteries.

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Battery LED
When the batteries are running low, willashandawarningtonewillbeheardwhenacallisin
progress.
Pleasenotethatthecompletebatteryindicatorinthedisplaywillashaslongasthehandsetischarging,and
whenthebatteryisfullychargedonlytheinnersegmentwillash.
Range
The telephone’s range depends on whether or not the radio waves carrying the call are restricted by
obstacles in their path, and is usually between 50 and 300 metres. Coverage can be improved by turning
one’s head so that the handset is aligned with the base unit. Sound quality declines as the limit is reached
untilthecallisnallyinterrupted.
The 6symbolisshownwhenthephoneiswithinrangeandgoesout/asheswhenitisoutofrange.
Making a call
1. Enter the required number. Delete if necessary with right menu button C.
2. Press qto make the call. Press Lto end the call.
Please note!
To switch between handset/speaker press . In speaker mode, you cannot both speak at once – you must take it in turns to talk.
Receiving a call
1. Wait for the handset to ring.Wait for the handset to ring.
2. Press qto answer. Press Lto end the call.
Volume control
The volume may be adjusted during a call with {/}.
Redial
Press r. Scroll among the 10 most recently dialled numbers with {/}. Press q.
Mute button
The microphone can be switched off/on during a call with C (right menu button).
Paging
The handset will ring when J(on the base unit) is pressed. The signal will stop automatically after a
while or if the Lbutton on the handset or the Jbutton on the base unit are pressed.
Temporary silent mode
When someone calls, you can press C(right menu button) to turn off the handset ring signal.
Softkeys
Note the top two keys are “softkeys”. Their function is shown in the Display directly above them.

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Phonebook
You can save 50 numbers/names. If you subscribe to a caller ID service, the name allocated to the caller
in the phonebook will be shown for incoming calls. It is possible to choose between various ringers for
the numbers saved in the Phonebook (only functions if you subscribe to a caller ID service).
Save name/number in handset
1. Press b. Press .
2. Scroll to ADD. Press OK.
3. Press equivalent digit key several times for desired name. Press OK.
4. Enter the telephone number, including the area code. Delete if necessary with right menu button C.
Press OK.
5. Scroll to required ringer. Press OK.
Managing the phonebook
1. Press b. Scroll between entries with {/}. You can quick search the phonebook by pressing the
correspondingnumberkeyfortherstletter.
2. Press qto make a call or press for various options.
Edit number
1. Press (left menu button).
2. Scroll {/}to PHONEBOOK, press OK.
3. Scroll to the name you choice to edit, press .
4. Scroll to EDIT, press OK.
5. Check name is correct, press OK.
6. Numberwillappearwithcursorashingattheendofthenumber
7. Press Cto backspace/delete number
8. Re-enter correct number, press OK.
9. Select melody, press OK.
Delete number
1. Press (left menu button).
2. Scroll {/}to PHONEBOOK, press OK.
3. Scroll to the name you choose to delete, press .
4. Scroll to DELETE, press OK.

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Incoming numbers/Caller ID
The display shows you who is calling and the 20 most recent missed calls. NEW CALLS will be shown in
standby mode and in the list indicates a missed call. This function requires a subscription from your
service provider!
Retrieving and dialling
1. Press {. Scroll to the desired entry with }.
2. Press qto call or press for various options
( = back).
Calleridenticationmessages
In addition to number display, the following messages will be shown occasionally:
OUT OF AREA Unknown number, e.g. international call.
WITHHELD Information about the number is blocked. Number cannot be shown.
aMSGindicationfromyournetworkoperator*
*To remove the message indicator press: Press {and then hold down 4.
Functions
1. Press . Scroll to HS SETTINGS. Press OK.
2. Scroll to desired function e.g. LANGUAGE. Press OK.
3. Scroll to desired setting. Press OK.
ALARM When the alarm is activated will be shown in standby mode. When the alarm goes
off, a signal will be heard for 45 seconds. The signal can be turned off with any button. If
SNOOZE is activated the alarm will go off again approx. 7 minutes later. Turn the alarm
off permanently via the menu or by holding Ldown for a few seconds. The volume is
determined by the set ringer level.
RING SETUP The handset’s ringer signal. INT/EXT=internal/external.
Melodies 2,3,4... can continue for up to 8 seconds if the call is answered in another phone.
TONE SETUP Any of the following warning tones can be disbled, Keytone, low battery and range.
LANGUAGE The language of the display texts.
RENAME HS The text shown in standby mode.
HS DISPLAY Show name or time in standby mode.
AUTO ANSWER The call is answered when the handset is lifted from the base.
DATE & TIME Setting the date/time. The format of date/time can also be adjusted.

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System settings
System PIN is 0000 on delivery.
1. Press . Scroll to BS SETTINGS. Press OK.
2. Scroll to desired function. Press OK.
3. Enter the desired setting. Press OK.
BS RINGER/ The base unit’s ringer signal can be
RING VOLUME adjusted. Only applies to Arc 8r.
DELETE HS Warning: To de-register a handset: WARNING, A deregistered handset can not be used with
the system.
FLASH TIME RECALL TIME.
LONG=New Zealand. MEDIUM=France/Portugal. SHORT=others incl. UK/AUS.
CHANGE PIN The code(e.g.0000)canbechanged.
Expanded system (Two or more handsets e.g +1...)
The call number for internal calls will be shown in the display in standby mode. The base unit should be
positioned centrally so that the coverage area is roughly equal for all handsets.
Intercom / internal call
1. Press (right menu button).
2. If using more than 2 handsets: Enter call number 1-6for the desired handset or press 9for all.
A tone will be heard if an external call comes in while an internal call is in progress. End the internal call
with Land then answer the external call with q.
Transferring calls/Conference between handsets
When an external call is connected;
1. Press . Scroll to INTERCOM. Press OK.
2. If using more than 2 handsets: Enter call number 1-6for the desired handset or press 9for all.
3. To transfer: press L,
For conference: hold *pressed down.
Register a new handset
All handsets included in the package are already registered to the base unit. Only for separate handsets/
service measures. You can register up to 6 handsets to one base unit.
This model is GAP (Generic Access Prole) compatible, which means that the handset and the base unit can
both be used with most other GAP compatible units irrespective of manufacturer. However the GAP protocol
cannot guarantee that all functions may be accessed. Extra handsets will not be available as accessories.
1. Hold down Jon the base for around 6 seconds.
2. Press . Scroll to REGISTRATION. Press OK.
3. Enter the base unit’s PIN code (e.g. 0000). Press OK.
4. If the registration is successful the unit will return to standby mode within one minute.

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Answer machine (only Arc 15r/8r)
When the answer machine is switched on calls are answered after a set number of rings, your outgoing
message is heard and the caller can leave a message. Total memory capacity is up to 30 minutes depending on
the set sound quality. Most functions can be accessed from both base unit and handset.
Switching the answer machine on/off
Press 1(onthebaseunit)toswitchtheanswermachineoff/on.Ifthebaseunit’sdisplayisashing/
showing -- the answer machine is disconnected, or time/date is not set.
Off/On from the handset
1. Press . Scroll to ANS. MACHINE. Press OK.
2. Scroll to TAM OFF/ON. Press OK.
3. Scroll to desired setting. Press OK.
If the handset’s display shows with a steady light the answer machine is switched on. If there are new
messages,theindicatorwillashwhethertheanswermachineisofforon.
Even when answer machine is OFF it will still answer after 10 rings, please see Remote activation.
Outgoing message
The outgoing message (max 3 min) is heard by incoming calls. There are two separate outgoing messages,
one for Answer only (callers cannot leave a message) and one for normal answering function. Please also
select desired answer function. See TAM Settings.
1. Press . Scroll to ANS. MACHINE. Press OK.
2. Scroll to TAM SETTINGS. Press OK.
3. Scroll to OGM SETTINGS. Press OK.
4. ScrolltoANSWER & REC/ANSWERONLY.PressOK.
5. Scroll to RECORD MESS. Press OK.
6. After the long beep you can record your message (speaking 20 cm from the keypad). Press OK.
7. The message will be played back to you. Repeat the above to change.
A pre-recorded message is used until you make your own recording, and that message can also be restored if
required. To restore this, press C (right menu button) during playback of outgoing message.
Screening
Incoming messages will be heard on the loudspeaker of the base unit as they are received. If nothing can be
heard, check that the volume is turned up and that the function has been activated – see separate description
Answer machine settings. You can also press OK on the handset while recording is in progress. The call can
be intercepted by pressing qor lifting the receiver of another telephone connected to the same line.

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Use of answer machine (base unit)
Thenumberinthebaseunits’displaywillashwhentherearenewmessages.
Press 9(base unit) to start playback.
Command Function
88 / 99 ........Prev msg/Skip forward.
■....................Stop playback.
X...................Delete current message.
VOL + / - ........To increase/decrease the volume.
Delete all old messages
After playback: Hold down Xuntil you hear a beep.
Use of answer machine (handset)
New messages are indicated by ashinginthedisplayinstandbymode.Playbackalwaysstartswithnew
messages.
1. Press . Scroll to ANS. MACHINE. Press OK.
2. Scroll to MSG PLAYBACK. Press OK.
3. During playback the following commands are available.
4. End by pressing L.
Command Function
2 (X)..............Delete during playback
4 (88)...........Previous message
5 (■) ..............Stop
6 (9 9) ..........Skip to next message.
...................Speaker Off/On.
}/{.............Volume control
Delete all old messages
1. Press . Scroll to ANS. MACHINE. Press OK.
2. Scroll to DELETE ALL. Press OK.
3. ConrmbypressingOK.
Personal message (Memo)
1. Press . Scroll to ANS. MACHINE. Press OK.
2. Scroll to MEMO. Press OK.
3. After the long beep you can record your message (speaking approx. 20 cm from the keypad).
4. Press OK. The message will be played back to you.
5. Memos are played back in the same way as ordinary incoming messages.