MOBICEL DCTS-900 User manual

DCTS-900
Wireless Handset
USER’S MANUAL

MobiCel Systems, Inc. has made every effort to
ensure the technical accuracy of this manual.
Features and technical data are subject to
change without notice.
Copyrightã1997, MobiCel Systems, Inc. All
Rights Reserved.

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WARNING
MobiCel Systems, Inc. doesn’t represent this
unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of
fire, electrical shock, or damage to the unit, do
not expose this unit to rain or moisture.
NICKEL METAL
HYDRIDE BATTERY
WARNING
One Nickel Metal Hydride battery is provided
with each handset. This battery may not be
fully charged when received. Charge the
battery before using the wireless handset. Refer
to “Charging the Handset Battery” in the
Installation section of this manual. The
charging time is approximately one (1) hour.
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THE UNIT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using your telephone equipment, basic
safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and
injury to persons, including the following:
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions
marked on the product.
3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet
before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners
or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry cloth for
cleaning.
4. Do not use this product near water; for
example, near a sink or in a wet area.
5. Do not place this product on an unstable
cart, stand, or table. The telephone may
fall, causing serious damage to the unit.
6. To protect the product from overheating,
do not block or cover any slots or openings

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in the cell unit. This product should never
be placed near or over a radiator or heat
register. This product should not be placed
in a built-in installation unless proper
ventilation is provided.
7. This product should be operated only from
the type of power source indicated on the
marking label.
8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power
cord. Do not locate this product where the
cord will be damaged by persons walking
on it.
9. Do not overload wall outlets and extension
cords, as this can result in the risk of fire
or electrical shock.
10. Never push objects of any kind into this
product through the cell unit slots, as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or
short out parts that could result in a risk of
fire or electric shock.
11. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
disassemble this product. Contact
qualified service personnel when some
service or repair work is required.
Opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltages or other risks.
Incorrect reassembly can cause electric
shock when the product is subsequently
used.
12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet
and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power supply cord is
damaged or frayed.
b. If liquid has been spilled into the
product.
c. If the product has been exposed
to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate
normally when following the
operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls that are
covered by the operating
instructions. Improper
adjustment of other controls may

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result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the
product to normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped
or the cabinet has been damaged.
f. If the product exhibits a distinct
change in performance.
13. Do not use the telephone to report a gas
leak in the vicinity of the leak.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons by
the battery, read and follow these instructions:
1. Use only the appropriate type and size
battery pack specified in this manual.
2. Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire.
Refer to the Installation section concerning
proper battery disposal.
3. Do not open or mutilate the battery pack.
Released electrolyte is corrosive and may
cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may
be toxic if swallowed.
4. Exercise care in handling the battery in
order not to short out the battery with
conducting materials such as rings,
bracelets, and keys. The battery or
conductor may overheat and cause burns.
5. Charge the battery pack provided with or
identified for use with this product only in
accordance with the instructions and
limitations specified in the instruction
manual provided for this product.
6. Observe proper polarity orientation
between the battery pack and battery
charger.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
1. Becoming Familiar With Your Handset 1
2. The Display 3
3. The Features 4
4. What’s Included With Your Handset 5
5. Other Optional Accessories 6
INSTALLATION
1. Site Planning 7
2. Configuration 7
3. Installing The Antenna 7
4. Installing the Handset Battery Charger 7
5. Installing/Changing the Handset Battery 11
6. Charging the Handset Battery 13
7. Standby Mode 14
8. Power Down/Power On Mode 14
9. Setting the Identification 15
10. Setting the Ringer and Receive Volume 17
11. Assigning CO Line Ringing 18
12. Adjusting the Ringer Tone Setting 19
PROGRAMMING
1. Flash 21
2. Speed Dial 22
BASIC OPERATION
1. Making an Outside Call 25
2. Answering an Outside Call 26
3. Making an Intercom Call 26
4. Answering an Intercom Call 28
5. Placing a Call on Hold 29
6. Retrieving a Call on Hold 30
7. Last Number Redial 31
8. Muting a Call 31
9. Do Not Disturb 32
10. Transferring a Call 32
11. Receiving a Transferred Call 33
12. Receiving a Transfer Recall 34
13. Conferencing 34
14. Using the Flash Button 36
15. Using the Pause Feature 36
16. Speed Dialing 37

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17. Tone Dialing 38
18. Battery Low Warning 38
19. Handset Auto Roaming 38
20. Handset Forced Roaming 39
21. Call Handoff 39
22. Out of Range Signal 40
23. Using a Headset 40
CALLER ID OPERATION
1. Setting the Area Code 42
2. Receiving a Call 44
3. Reviewing a Call 46
4. Dialing a Telephone Number 48
5. Erasing a Call 48
6. Storing a Call in Speed Dial 49
OTHER SYSTEM FEATURES
1. Paging 50
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
QUICK PROGRAMMING CARD
BATTERY CHARGER TEMPLATE

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INTRODUCTION
1. Becoming Familiar With Your
Handset
The DCTS-900 handset provides you with the
most advanced technology and features such as
conference, speed dialing, intercom and paging.
Each handset has a display and various buttons
as shown below.
Feature Buttons:
MEM – for programming
CID – for caller ID review
ICM – intercom button
HLD – hold button
LNR – last number redial
FLS – flash button
CLR – clear button
RECEIVER
DISPLAY
LINE BUTTONS
FEATURE BUTTONS
KEYPAD
MIC
ANTENNA

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FNC – function button
FNC + 1 – backspace
FNC + 2 – pause
FNC + 3 – conference
FNC + 4 – do not disturb (DND)
There are feature buttons on both
sides of the handset:

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2. The Display
The display provides valuable information
concerning the status of the lines, station
identification, ringer volume, etc.
Other Symbols:
Row 1:
Ear Shape - indicates headset operation
Row 3 (line status):
General information shown on the display:
nThe numbers you are dialing when you
make a call (row 1).
nYour Handset ID number (appears next to
the handset or headset shape in row 1).

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nThe Base Station ID number for the current
cell being used. (appears next to “BS” in
row 2).
nThe ringer volume level (“Low”, “Mid”, or
“Hi” appears next to the Bell shape in row
1).
nCall duration will appear next to the Base
Station ID (on the right side of row 2).
n“DND” replaces ringer volume level
display when the Do Not Disturb feature is
enabled (right side in row 1).
n“F” will be displayed briefly to the left of
the Line 4 Status when the button
is pressed.
3. The Features
Your DCTS-900 system provides many features
such as:
Four (4) CO Line/PBX Capacity
Tone/Pulse Dialing Modes
Speed Dialing (10 Numbers)
Last Number Redial
Intercom Calling
Paging
Conference
Call Forwarding (from console only)
Call Transfer
Hold
Flash
Pause
Push-to-Mute
Headset Compatibility
Automatic Roaming
Select CellTM Hand-Off (for stronger signaling)
Smart Charge Monitors Battery Charge to
Prevent Overcharging
Optional Caller ID Integration
Hearing Aid Compatible

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4. What’s Included With Your
Handset
Handset Battery Charger Wall Mounting
“Fast Charger” Screws & Anchors
Power Adapter
For Charger
Nickel Metal Hydride
Battery User’s Manual

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5. Other Optional Accessories
5.1 Caller ID Server
The Caller ID Server provides the DCTS 900
Wireless Handsets with Caller ID capability.
The server enables the handsets to identify both
the name and number (if provided by the
telephone company) of a caller. Only one
server is needed for each system. The server
will store caller ID information for forty (40)
calls received on any of four (4) caller ID lines.
You must subscribe to Caller ID service from
your local telephone company.
5.2 DCTS 900 Wired Console
The following features are provided with the
wired console telephone:
Handsfree Speakerphone
Supertwist 2 x 16 Dot Matrix Liquid Crystal
Display
Four (4) CO Lines with Line Status Indication
Intercom with Direct Station Select Buttons
Line-In-Use Detection of Other Connected
Telephones (fax, modem, etc.)
Speed Dialing (40 Number w/Shift Button)
Call Forward to Wireless Extensions or Other
Console
Auto Busy Redial
Page
Toll Restriction
Privacy Release
Conference
Call Transfer
Delayed Ring
Optional Caller ID (Requires Caller ID Server)
5.3 Belt Clip
The optional belt clip can be installed on the
back of the handset for carrying ease.

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INSTALLATION
1. Site Planning
For optimum operation, site planning
considerations are always important. Refer to
the Installation section of the DCTS-900 Cell
Unit User’s Manual for site planning
recommendations.
2. Configuration
The DCTS-900 system consists of a cell unit,
wireless handsets, and answering positions
(telephone consoles). Each cell unit provides
two (2) talk channels for intercom and outside
calls. A system may consist of one (1) to seven
(7) cell units wired together to accommodate a
maximum of sixty (60) wireless handset users!
3. Installing The Antenna
Place the antenna into the hole at the top of the
handset. Screw the antenna into the handset
until it is secure (do not overtighten).
4. Installing the Handset Battery
Charger
You may choose from two (2) installation
options:
nlocate the charger on a desk or
tabletop, or
nmount the charger on the wall.
You will need to locate the charger near a
standard 120V AC outlet. The power adapter
used with the charger has an extended length
cord (10 feet).
Note: Use only the AC power adapter
provided with the charger.
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4.1 Desk/Tabletop Mounting
1. Plug the AC power cord into the back side
of the charger. Route the cord through the
channel.
2. Plug the AC power cord adapter into a
standard 120V AC wall outlet. The red
lamp located at the front of the charger will
briefly light and then turn off.
3. Ensure that all cords are positioned to
prevent tripping and rubbing which could
create a potential electrical hazard.
4.2 Wall Mounting - Directly on the Wall
You will want to ensure the following:
nThe location where the charger will
be mounted should be away from
electrical cables, pipes, or other items
which may be punctured when the
screws are inserted into the wall.
nThe wall should be capable of
supporting the charger weight.
nUse the screws and anchoring devices
provided with the charger..

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nThe charger is located near an
AC outlet.
A template is provided at the back of this
manual to assist you with the installation of the
charger unit directly onto the wall.
1. Insert the two (2) screws and anchoring
devices into the wall 2 inches apart
horizontally, allowing approximately 1/5
inch between the wall and screw heads for
mounting the charger. Ensure that the
screws are secure.
2. Plug the AC power cord into the back side
of the charger. Route the power cord
through the channel on the bottom of the
charger.
3. Position the charger on the two screws in
the wall and slide the charger downward to
secure it to the wall.

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4. Plug the AC power cord adapter into a
standard 120V AC wall outlet. The red
lamp located at the front of the charger will
briefly light and then turn off.
Note: Use only the AC power adapter
provided with the charger.
5. Ensure that all cords are positioned to
prevent tripping and rubbing which could
create a potential electrical hazard.
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5. Installing/Changing the
Handset Battery
Typically, the battery will last more than one
year with normal charging and use.
When you unpack your handset, the battery is
installed backward in the handset battery
compartment so it is not in use.
Note: When the battery is removed from the
handset all programmable memory is retained.
1. Remove the battery cover located on the
back side of the handset by pushing the
cover in the direction of the arrow.
2. Install the battery by aligning the contacts
on the battery with the contacts in the
battery compartment.
3. Re-install the battery cover.

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Optional (Reserve) Battery
An optional Ni-MH battery can be ordered for
your DCTS-900 handset. This battery can be
charged in the combo charger while the handset
is being used.
To Charge the Battery:
The “fast charger” will fully charge the battery
in less than 2-1/2 hours.
1. Place the handset in the charging unit so
the display and buttons are facing you.
The charger lamp will light steady while
the battery is charging. If the battery is
extremely low, the lamp may not light
immediately. When the battery is fully
charged the lamp will flash.

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2. Lift the handset from the battery charger.
The lamp will turn off. Your handset is
now fully charged and ready for operation.
6. Charging the Handset Battery
The handset includes an extended use Nickel
Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery. The battery is
located in the handset battery compartment.
Refer to section 5 to properly install the battery
for operation. You may charge the battery
while it remains in the handset. When you
charge the battery ensure the following:
nDo not charge the battery for more than 24
hours since this may decrease the battery
life.
nDo not charge the battery in temperatures
below 32°F (0° C) or over 104°F (40°C).
nDo not charge the battery in direct sunlight
or in high humidity.
nOnly use the battery intended to be used
with the wireless handset.
nDo not dispose of the battery in a fire.
This may result in battery leakage or the
battery may becoming hot and may cause
personal injury.
nDo not short-circuit the battery. This may
also result in battery leakage or the battery
may become hot and cause personal injury.
nDo not attempt to disassemble the battery.
nFully discharge the battery prior to long
periods of disuse.
When the handset is in the standby mode the
battery may remain charged for up to seven (7)
days. The display will show “BATT” to
indicate a low battery. During a telephone call,
you will hear a low battery warning tone
repeated every sixty (60) seconds. The battery
talk time is approximately twelve (12) hours.
Refer to the Product Specifications section at
the end of this manual for further details
concerning the battery.