Doro HearPlus 317c User manual

HearPlus 317c

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Operation
Making a call
Regular dialling
1. Pick up the handset.
2. Enter the desired number.
Dialling using correction function
If necessary, the telephone number entered can be altered
before it is connected.
1. Enter the required number. You can delete with .
2. Pick up the handset, the number is dialled.
To make a call using the headset, see separate description.
Redial function
Press one or more times to scroll between the 5 most
recently dialled numbers, which will be shown on the LCD
display. Pick up the handset to dial or press to cancel.
Memory
This telephone has 4 speed dial memories.
Once a number has been saved in a memory location, you
only need to press one button to make the call. Speed dial
numbers are marked A, B, C, and D.
Dialling/control using Speed Dial
1. Select required speed dial (A-D) by pressing on the
appropriate button.
2. The saved number is shown in the display.
3. Pick up the handset to dial or press to cancel.

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Volume control
Thisproductcanadjustthesoundinanumberofways:
Normal volume control for the handset.
 Pressthebuttontoactivatepowerfulamplication.
Theamplicationisnormallydeactivatedatthe
end of each call to avoid harming people with
normal hearing. This safety function is adjustable,
see Technical Information.
Change frequency range/tone level and quality (on
the left side). PLEASE NOTE! Only works when
thepowerfulamplicationisactive.
Headset volume control.
Warning!
The handset volume can be turned up very loud. The
powerful amplication should only be used by people with
impaired hearing ability.
Caller ID
Caller ID allows you to see who is calling before you
answer a call or to see who has called in your absence. If
the number has been saved in the memory, the name is
shown instead.
Calls received are stored chronologically, with the
sequence number shown next to the telephone number.
When the memory is full, the oldest number will be deleted
automatically as the new call is logged. New numbers are
indicated by .
Please note!
You must subscribe to this service from your network
operator in order for this feature to function.

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Retrieving and dialling incoming numbers
1. Press to scroll between the numbers of calls that have
been received.
2. Pick up the handset to dial or press to cancel.
Messages
Apartfromphonenumbers,thedisplaycanshow:
!!!!! No information received, e.g. an international call.
????? The call comes from a withheld number or a PBX.
Number not previously seen.
aMessage indication (sent from your network
operator)*.
*Message indication can be deleted manually by pressing
down for a few seconds in standby mode.
Deleting telephone numbers
1. Scroll to the required entry with .
2. Press down until the number disappears.

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Connecting a headset
You can connect a headset to the socket on the
telephone’s left side. When a headset is connected the
headset buttons / are used to connect /disconnect
a telephone call (equivalent to lifting and putting down the
handset).
The volume in the headset can be adjusted, see previous
page.
Please note!
A neck loop/extra handset can be connected to this socket
instead of a headset.
DORO original headsets are tested and adapted for
this model. Other types and makes of headsets may be
used, though the function and sound quality cannot be
guaranteed. In the worst case, these could damage the
headset and telephone. This type of damage is not covered
by the telephone’s guarantee.
Hearing loop
The handset has a built-in hearing loop for those who wish
to use their hearing aids while using the telephone. Select
the T mode on your hearing aid to enable this feature.

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Settings
Connection
1. Connect the telephone cord to a network wall socket and
to the T socket on the back of the telephone.
2. Connect the mains adapter to the mains power socket
and to the Ysocket on the back of the telephone.
3. Connect the curly cord to the handset and to the q
socket on the base of the telephone. (You will hear a click
when the modular plug is correctly in place).
4. Set the correct Flash time to 100 (see technical information
on page 7).
5. Lift the handset and listen for the dial tone.
Date/Time
1. Press down until H is shown.
2. Enter date (DD/MM).
3. Entertimeofday(HH:MM).
Press to cancel and return to standby mode.
Batteries
Four 1.5V type AAA batteries are needed so that caller ID,
memory etc will continue to function in the event of a power
cut. When the batteries have almost expired the 7
symbol will light up. Only use high quality batteries.
1. Check that the adapter is correctly inserted to avoid
losing saved information.
2. Unplug the telephone cable and remove the cover on the
base of the telephone.
3. Insert the batteries according to the markings for plus
and minus terminals.
4. Replace the battery cover and reconnect the telephone
cord.

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Ring signal
Ring volume, melody and tone can be adjusted to ensure
you can hear the ring clearly. These are found underneath
thetelephone:
Ring volume
nRing melody
Ring tone
LCD Display
On the base of the telephone there is a switch /
to change the style of the LCD display. Choose the style
you are able to see more clearly.
Memory
Saving Speed Dial Numbers
1. Press down *until b123... is shown.
2. Enter the telephone number, including the area code.
3. Press down *until bABC... is shown.
4. Pressequivalentnumericaldigitkeyoneormoretimesfor
desiredname(thecharactersareprintedbelowthenumerical
keys).Space=1.
5. Press down *until bA-D is shown.
6. Select speed dial (A-D) by pressing on the appropriate
button.
7. ºis shown. The number is now saved.
If a pause is required in the telephone number, press .
The display shows P.
If a number needs changing, simply save the new number in
place of the old one.
You can go back/delete using .
Flashing light
Toalertyoutoincomingcalls,apowerfulashinglightcan
be activated when the telephone is ringing. The settings
can be found under the telephone.
Flashing light ON.
Flashing light OFF.

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Socket for additional alert equipment
Extra equipment e.g. a vibrator for the ring signal can be
connected to the ((o)) socket on the back of the telephone.
Technical Information
Behind the battery cover on the underside of the telephone
youwillndseveralswitches.
These switches set technical parameters as detailed below.
Remove the small cover on the base of the telephone.
Key beep ( )
The sound that is heard when the buttons are pressed can
be switched off/on.
Microphone adaptation ( )
The microphone level may need to be adjusted for certain
people.
0is the standard setting for most countries.
+6 gives a somewhat higher sound and -6 gives a
somewhat lower sound.
Flash button time (100/300)
100 is the standard setting for most countries.
300 for France/Portugal.
600 for New Zealand.
Tone(♫) / Pulse(...)
Select dialling method.
The dial mode setting for UK must be Tone (Europe only).
Lockingthepowerfulamplication( )
Thepowerfulamplicationissettoswitchoffafterevery
call,thiscanbechangedsotheveryhighamplication
stays permanent switched on using the setting. This
setting should only be activated if all users have impaired
hearingandrequirepowerfulamplication.Thestandard
setting is .

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Troubleshooting
Check that the telephone cord is undamaged and properly
plugged in. Disconnect any additional equipment, extension
cords and other phones. If the problem is resolved, the fault
is with some other equipment.
Test the equipment on a known working line (e.g. at a
neighbour’s house). If the equipment works there the fault is
probably with your telephone line. Please inform your network
operator.
Ifyouarestillexperiencingdifculties,contacttheplaceof
purchase.
Declaration of conformity
Doro hereby declares that the product Doro HearPlus 317c
conforms to the essential requirements and other relevant
regulations contained in the Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE),
2002/95/EC (ROHS).
A copy of the manufacturer’s declaration is available at
www.doro.com/dofc

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Guarantee
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, not reasonably
maintained 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.)
UK
Ifyoucannotresolvethefaultusingthefaultndersection,
technicalsupportisavailablebyemailontech@doro-
uk.com -premium rate telephone number: 0905 895
0854, calls cost 50 pence per minute (prices correct at
the time of publication).
You can also contact us in writing (regarding any Spares or
Technicalquery):
Customer Services
Doro UK Ltd
1 High Street
Chalfont St Peter
Buckinghamshire
SL9 9QE.
Furthercontactdetailsareavailableonourwebsite:
www.doro-uk.com.