Gigaset V300AM User instructions

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Setting up the handset for use - automatic handset registration
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Setting up the handset for
use - automatic handset
registration
To start the automatic registration of your
handset, please place the handset in the
base with the display facing outwards.
The registration can take up to 5 minutes!
Please do NOT remove your headset from
the base station during the registration
procedure.
During this time Regstr.Procedure will
appear on the display and the name of the
base station will flash, e.g.
Base 1.
The registration is complete when you
see "INT 1"on the display.
Now please continue directly with the
storage of the local area code (see also
chapter "Area codes" on page 10). This
step is not essential.
However, if you skip the step, the com-
plete functions of the local area codes will
not be available.

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The handset at a glance
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The handset at a glance 1Display in idle status
2Charge status of the batteries
=eVU(empty to full)
= flashes: batteries almost empty
e V U flashes: batteries charging
3Display keys (page 13)
4Message key
Access to calls and message lists;
Flashes: new message
5Flashkey
- Confer (Flash)
- Insert a dialing pause (press and hold)
6End call key, On/Off key
End call, cancel function, go back one menu
level (press briefly), back to idle status
(press and hold), activate/deactivate hand-
set (press and hold in idle status)
72.5 mm plug for headset
8Pound (#) key
Key lock on/off (press and hold in idle sta-
tus)
Toggle between upper/lower case and digits
9Microphone
10 Star key
Ringtones on/off (press and hold)
Open table of special characters
11 Key 1
Select answer machine/network mailbox
(press and hold)
12 Talk key
Answer a call, start dialing
13 Handsfree key
Switch between earpiece and handsfree
mode;
Lights up: handsfree activated;
Key flashes: incoming call
14 Control key (page 12)
15 Answer machine symbol
Answer machine switched on.
Flashes: answer machine is recording a mes-
sage or is being operated by another caller.
16 Signal strength
Ð i Ñ Ò (high to low)
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Base station at a glance
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Base station at a glance
You can use the keys on the base station
to operate the integrated answer machine
and register the handset to the base sta-
tion.
1 Registration/paging key
Press briefly: search for handsets "Paging",
see page 27.
Register handsets and DECT devices (press
and hold), see page 26.
2 On/Off key: activate/deactivate answer ma-
chine.
Lights up: answer machine is activated.
Flashes: at least one new message is
present.
During message playback:
3 Skip back to beginning of message (press
once) or to previous message (press twice).
4 Play/stop key:
Play back new messages from the answer
machine (see also page 19) or cancel the
playback (press briefly).
Play back new and old messages (press and
hold).
5 Skip to next message (press once) or next
message but one (press twice).
6 Delete current message.
7 Adjust volume during message playback:
ð= quieter; ñ= louder.
While an external call is being signaled:
adjust ringtone volume.
Please remember:
uIf the answer machine is being oper-
ated from a handset or if it is recording
a message, it cannot be operated from
the base station.
uIf the On/Off key flashes although the
answer machine is switched off, it
means that there is still at least one
new message that has not been played
back yet.
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Contents
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Contents
Setting up the handset for use - au-
tomatic handset registration . . . 1
The handset at a glance . . . . . . . 2
Base station at a glance . . . . . . . 3
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Verizon V300AM –
more than just a telephone . . . . . 7
First Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Pack contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installing the base station . . . . . . . . . . 7
Setting up the handset for use . . . . . . . 8
Area codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Making an external call . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Ending a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Answering a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Handsfree operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Operating the handset . . . . . . . . 12
Control key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Display keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Returning to idle status . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Menu guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Correcting incorrect entries . . . . . . . . 14
CID 2.5 services (network services) . . 14
Using the directory and lists . . . 15
Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Last number redial list . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Opening lists with the
message key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Operating the answering
machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Operation via the handset . . . . . . . . . 19
Activating/deactivating listen in . . . . . 22
Setting up the answer machine . . . . . 22
Resetting fast access on the answer ma-
chine to Network Voice Mail . . . . . . . 23
Operating when on the move
(remote operation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using the network mailbox . . . . 25
Configuring the network mailbox
for fast access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Viewing the network mailbox
message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Using several handsets . . . . . . . 26
Registering handsets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
De-registering handsets . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Locating a handset ("paging") . . . . . . 27
Changing the base station . . . . . . . . . 27
Making internal calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Linking internal callers to
an external call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Changing the name of a handset . . . . 29
Changing a handset's internal
number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Using a handset as a room
monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Handset settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Changing the display language . . . . . 31
Setting the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Setting the screen picture . . . . . . . . . . 31
Setting lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Activating/deactivating
auto answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Adjusting the loudspeaker volume . . . 32
Changing ringtones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Activating/deactivating
advisory tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Setting the alarm clock . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Restoring the handset
default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Base station settings . . . . . . . . . 35
Protecting against unauthorized
access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Changing ringtones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Activating/deactivating the
hold melody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Restoring default settings to
base station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Connecting the base station
to the PABX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Dialing modes and flash time . . . . . . . 38
Setting pauses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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Switching temporarily to
tone dialing (DTMF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Contact with liquid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Questions and answers . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
FCC / ACTA Information . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Industry Canada Certification . . . . . . 42
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Service (Customer Care) . . . . . . . . . . 45
End-user limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . 45
Notes on the
operating instructions . . . . . . . . 48
Symbols used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Example: menu input . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Example: multiple line input . . . . . . . 49
Writing and editing names . . . . . . . . . 49
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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Safety precautions
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Safety precautions*)
*) see also page 43
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Only use the power supply unit supplied as indicated on the underside of the
device.
Only insert approved rechargeable batteries of the same type.
Never use ordinary (non-rechargeable) batteries as they may pose a health
hazard or cause injury.
Make sure the rechargeable battery is inserted the right way round.
Use the battery specified in these operating instructions.
The phone may affect medical equipment so always switch your phone off
before entering hospitals or doctors’ practices.
The handset may cause an unpleasant humming noise in hearing aids.
Do not operate the phone in places where there is a risk of explosion
(such as paint workshops).
Do not install the base station in bathrooms or shower rooms. The handset and
base station are not splash-proof (see page 39).
Drivers must not use the phone while driving.
The phone must be switched off at all times in an aircraft. Make sure it cannot
be switched on accidentally.
If you give your Verizon V300AM to someone else you should also give them the
operating instructions.
Dispose of batteries and the phone carefully. Do not pollute the environment.
Emergency numbers cannot be dialed if the keypad lock is activated!
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Verizon V300AM – more than just a telephone
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Verizon V300AM –
more than just a telephone
Your phone not only enables you to store
up to 150 telephone numbers (page 15) –
it can do a whole lot more:
uYou can designate important people as
VIPs so you can identify important calls
from the ringtone (page 15).
uYou can store anniversary dates
(page 16) in your phone and it will
remind you of them in advance.
uSelect frequently used phone numbers
at the press of a single key (page 15).
uView missed calls on your phone
(page 18).
uSelect 12 or 24-hour format for dis-
playing the time (page 10).
uECO DECT reduces power consumption
by using a power supply with low
power consumption. Your handset
reduces the transmitting power
depending on the distance to the base
station (close-up range).
Have fun using your new telephone!
First Steps
Pack contents
uone Verizon V300AM base station,
uone handset (Verizon V300AM-1),
utwo handsets and one charger
(Verizon V300AM-2)
uone AC adapter,
uone telephone line cord,
utwo batteries,
uone battery cover,
uone belt clip,
uone user guide.
Installing the base station
The base is designed for use in closed, dry
rooms with a temperature range of +41°F
to +113°F.
Set up the base station at a central point in
the apartment or house away from any
appliance that may cause electrical inter-
ference to the phone.
Please note:
uNever expose the telephone to heat
sources, direct sunlight, other electrical
appliances.
uProtect your phone from moisture,
dust, corrosive liquids and vapors.
Range and reception strength
Range:
uUp to 328 yards in the open
uUp to 55 yards in buildings
Reception strength:
The display shows the quality of the radio
contact between the base station and
handset:
uGood to poor: ÐiÑÒ
uNo reception: |flashes
Note:
The transmitting power of the base station is
reduced to almost zero when the handset is
docked and only one handset is registered on
the base station (not applicable for
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Connecting the base station
¤First connect the power adapter and
then the phone jack as shown below
and place the cables in the cable
recesses.
1 Underside of the base station (detailed
view)
2 Power adapter 110 V
3 Phone jack with phone cord
Please note:
uMinimum No. 26 AWG telecommunica-
tion line cord must be used with this
phone.
uThe power adapter must be always
connected, as the phone will not oper-
ate without an electrical connection.
Setting up the handset for use
Inserting the batteries
¤Fit the batteries with the correct polar-
ity (see diagram).
The polarity is indicated in/on the battery
compartment.
Closing the battery cover
¤First align the notches on the side of
the battery cover with the clips on the
inside of the casing.
¤Then close the cover, press on the top
so that it clicks into place.
Attaching the belt clip
There are notches for attaching the belt
clip on the side of the handset at the same
height as the display.
Caution:
Use only rechargeable UL approved AAA bat-
teries. Never use conventional (non-recharge-
able) batteries or other battery types as this
may cause significant damage to health and
property. For example, the outer casing of the
batteries could be destroyed or the batteries
could explode. The phone could also malfunc-
tion or be damaged as a result of using batter-
ies that are not of the recommended type.
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¤Press the belt clip onto the back of the
handset so that the protrusions on the
belt clip engage with the notches.
Opening the battery cover
¤If fitted, remove belt clip.
¤Insert your hand into the headset
socket cavity and pull the battery cover
upwards.
Placingthehandsetinthebasestation
and registering
¤Place the handset in the base with its
display facing outwards.
The handset registers automatically. Reg-
istration takes around 1 minute. During
this time Regstr.Procedure appears in the
display and the name of the base station
flashes, e.g. Base 1. The handset will be
assigned the lowest unassigned internal
intercom number (1–6).
This will appear in the display when regis-
tration is complete, for example INT1. This
means that the number 1 has been
assigned. If the internal numbers 1–6 are
already assigned to other units, the
number 6 is overwritten.
To charge the batteries, leave the handset
in the base station.
For questions and problems see page 39.
Headset socket
Which headsets are compatible?
The following headsets have been tested
with the Verizon V300AM:
uPlantronics M40
uPlantronics MX100
uPlantronics MX150
Initial charging and discharging of
batteries
If the handset is activated, the flashing
battery icon ein the top right of the dis-
play indicates that the batteries are being
charged.
During handset operation, the battery
icon indicates the charge status of the bat-
teries (page 2). The correct charge level
can only be displayed if the batteries are
first fully charged and discharged.
¤To do this, leave the handset in the
base or charging cradle continuously
Note:
– Automatic registration is only possible if
no-one is making calls using the base sta-
tion.
– Each key press interrupts the automatic
registration.
– If automatic registration does not work the
handset will need to be registered manu-
ally (page 26).
– You can change the name of the handset
(page 29).
Note:
– If the handset has switched itself off
because the batteries have no charge and is
then placed in the base station, it will
switch itself on automatically.
– Only place the handset in the base or
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for ten hours. Your handset need not
be switched on for it to charge.
¤Afterwards, remove the handset from
the base station and do not put it back
again until the batteries are fully dis-
charged.
Please remember:
uAlways repeat the charging and dis-
charging procedure if you remove the
batteries from the handset and re-
insert them.
uThe batteries may feel warm as they
are charging. This is normal.
Your answer machine is set with a stand-
ard announcement.
¤Set the date and the time, for example
to ensure the correct time of incoming
calls is recorded.
Setting the date and time
¤To set the date and time, press the dis-
play key §Time§ to open the input menu.
To change the time, open the input field
via:
v¢Ð¢Date/Time
¤Change multiple line input:
Date:
Enter month, day and year in 6-digit
format.
Time:
Enter hours and minutes with 4 digits,
e.g. Q M 1 5 for 7:15 am.
§Save§ Press the display key.
Area codes
In order to call back a caller using the
incoming caller ID list (page 18), your
phone's area code ("local area code")
must be stored. If your phone is in a "mul-
tiple area code" area, the extra codes for
this area must also be stored.
Local Area Code
v¢Ð¢Base
Local Area Code
Select and press §OK§.
~Enter local area code.
§Save§ Press the display key.
a Press and hold (idle status).
Extra Codes
v¢Ð¢Base
Extra Codes Select and press §OK§.
~Enter extra code.
§Save§ Press the display key.
a Press and hold (idle status).
Repeat the above steps until all extra
codes for your area have been entered. A
maximum of 5 extra codes can be stored.
Display in idle status
Once the phone is registered and the time
set, the idle display looks as shown here
(example). If the answer machine is acti-
vated, the answer machine symbol ×will
also be displayed in the header.
Your phone is now ready to use.
Note:
After the first battery charge and dis-
charge you may replace your handset
in its base after every call.
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