NEC Dterm Cordless II DTR-4R BK User manual

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User’s Guide
Dterm Cordless II
®
DTR-4R-( ) (BK)

1
Handset Controls and Functions
1. Ringer ON/OFF Slide Switch 10. Conference (CONF) Key
2. Message Display 11. Transfer (TRANSFER)Key
3. Hold (HOLD) Key 12. Redial (REDIAL) or
Desk/Cordless Softkey
Switch Key
4. Talk (TALK) Key 13. Channel (CHAN) Key
5. Numeric Keypad 14. F3
6. F2 15. F4
7. F1 16. Ringer/Volume (R/VOL)
Key
8. Microphone 17. Mute (MUTE) Key
9. Headset Jack

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USING YOUR PHONE
Before using your telephone you must ensure that:
! Each base unit is placed at least five feet apart.
! The antenna is raised to the vertical position.
Making a Call
1. Lift the handset and/or press TALK.
! ‘AQUIRING LINK’ blinks in the display while trying to connect to the base unit. (This
message might not be shown if connection is established quickly.)
,
! The ‘Talk’ icon appears in the display and line key lights when connected.
2. Enter the number to be called when dial tone is heard.
! The number dialed will appear on the display.
3. To disconnect, press TALK and replace the handset to the charging unit.
, If there is no connection to the base unit, an error tone is heard, ‘NO SERVICE’ is temporarily displayed on
the LCD and the telephone enters standby mode.
Receiving a Call
1. While the telephone is ringing, lift the handset and/or press any key.
! ‘AQUIRING LINK’ blinks in display while trying to connect to base unit. (This message
might not be shown if connection is established quickly.)
,
2. If the F1-F4 key is pressed, the handset tries to establish connection with the base unit.
! ‘AQUIRING LINK’ is not shown in the display.
! ‘TALK’ icon appears in the display, the line key lights when connected and the calling
party’s number may appear in the display (if your system is equipped with Caller ID).
3. To disconnect, press TALK and replace the handset to the charging unit.
, If there is no connection to the base unit, an error tone is heard, ‘NO SERVICE’ is temporarily displayed on
the LCD and telephone enters standby mode.
Before plugging the telephone line into your new telephone, the rechargeable
nickel-cadmium battery pack must be fully charged. Charge the battery for
approximately five to eight hours without interruption.

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Programming Mode
1. Press and hold , and #at the same time, then press TALK.
! ‘F1=LK01’ shows in the display and the F1 LED flashes red.
2. Press MUTE to select the function/line key to program.
! (LK01 - LK04 and Off-hook Ring)
3. Press R/VOL key repeatedly to scroll options for each line key.
! (LK01 - LK16, LNR/SPD, Recall, FNC, or ANS)
4. Press TALK to exit programming mode.
! When initially installed, the four function keys default to line keys 1-4 respectively and
off-hook ringing defaults to ON.
Redialing
Press TALK then REDIAL to dial the last number in memory.
! The station dial limit is 32 digits and redial stores up to 32 digits in memory.
Holding
1. During a call, press HOLD on the handset.
! The (F1 ~F4) LED in use flashes.
2. To return to the held call, press the associated line key (F1 ~F4).
Transferring a Call
1. During a call, press TRANSFER.
2. Dial the number of the transfer destination.
3. Wait for the party to answer (optional).
4. Press TALK to hang up and complete the transfer.

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Muting
1. Press MUTE during conversation.
! The ‘TALK’ icon blinks and the voice through the microphone is muted.
2. Press MUTE again to cancel the muted condition. (Finishing the conversation also cancels
the mute condition.)
! The ‘TALK’ icon stops blinking.
Conferencing
This feature allows the user to set up a 3-party conference.
1. During a conversation, press CONF.
2. Dial the number for the second conference party.
3. Press CONF again to establish a 3-party conference.
Receiving Volume
1. During a conversation, press R/VOL to change the ear speaker volume setting.
! The telephone has four receiver volume levels: Low, Medium, High, Maximum.
2. Continue to press R/VOL until the desired volume is selected.
! When you hang up, the telephone retains the last selected volume.
Ring Tone/Volume
In standby mode, press R/VOL to change the ring tone and volume.
In standby mode, press R/VOL.
! The selected tone and volume rings for about two seconds. The display shows ring
tone: Type A – High/Low, Type B – High/Low, Type C – High/Low, OFF – Vibrate.
If R/VOL is pressed while the ringer tone is sounded, the handset stops ringing and goes to
the next tone setting.
! The LCD display disappears after the selected tone/volume rings for about two
seconds.

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Ringer ON/OFF Slide Switch
When the ringer ON/OFF slide switch (located at side of handset) is turned off, the handset does
not ring or vibrate and the ringer ‘OFF’ icon appears in the display. When the ring ‘OFF’ icon
appears and the terminal is idle for five minutes, the ring ‘OFF’ icon turns off to save battery life.
When operation resumes, the ring ‘OFF’ icon reappears.
Vibrator Mode
If the ring tone selection is ‘Ring OFF’ when the slide switch is on and the handset is not on the
charger, the handset vibrates when there is an incoming call.
If the handset is on the charger and ring tone selection is ‘Ring OFF’, the handset rings as ‘Ring
Type-A Low’.
Ring Tone/Volume Setting Table
The following table shows how the handset rings in each setting.
Desk/Cordless Switching
When the Dterm Cordless II is associated with a multiline telephone, the base unit can be used for
switching between Cordless and Desk modes.
Press Cordless to select Dterm Cordless II mode.
- OR -
Press Desk to select multiline telephone mode.
! The REDIAL key can be used to switch from Desk to Cordless mode only. At default, the
REDIAL key can only perform the redial function.
Ringer Settings On Charger Off Charger
Ringer Slide Switch Off Nothing Nothing
Ringer Slide Switch On:
High Tone On Selected Ring High Selected Ring High
Low Tone On Selected Ring Low Selected Ring Low
High/Low Tone/Ring Off Nothing Nothing
Ring Off – Vibrate Ring Tone – A Low Vibrate

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Programming Desk/Cordless Softkey Switching (Redial key)
This feature switches from Desk to Cordless mode only.
1. Make sure the base unit is in Desk mode.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Press and hold the
, and #keys on the handset at the same time.
4. Install the battery while pressing and holding these keys.
5. After the handset beeps one time, release the keys.
! At this point the handset is in the setup mode.
6. Press HOLD to display the current mode. Digital (Redial)
7. Press F2 and then HOLD.
! The handset displays Digital (F8). This changes the program of the REDIAL key to the
Desk/Cordless Softkey Switching mode. Redial functionality is no longer available.
8. Press TALK once to restore the handset to standby mode.
9. To test this feature, press REDIAL once.
! The base unit automatically changes from Desk to Cordless. This is a one time
switching operation only.
! If necessary, F1-F4 can be programmed for redial function.
10. The REDIAL key can be restored for redial function only by entering setup mode, pressing
F3 and then HOLD.
! The handset displays Digital (Redial). This means that the REDIAL key has been
restored for redial function only.
11. Press TALK once to restore the handset to standby mode.
Changing Channels
During the conversation if the user presses CHAN, the ‘TALK’ icon starts blinking. The ‘TALK’ icon
stops blinking when handset completes channel change.
! During channel change, other telephone functions are not available.
Depending on your environment, the maximum number of cordless devices used without
interference varies.
Multiple base and handset units should not be closer than 20 feet at any time.

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Radio interference causes interruptions in conversation. When this happens, your unit is not
defective. When noise continues, move to a different location while you talk. (You might even need
to move the base unit.) When the situation persists, contact National Technical Assistance Center.
Traveling Out of Range
If function keys (F1 ~ F4) are pressed and no connection is established within five seconds, the
telephone times out and returns to standby mode.
 When using the TALK key, the handset sounds an error tone and ‘NO SERVICE’ displays in
the LCD.
 While talking, if the handset cannot receive a signal from the base unit in approximately 35
seconds, it emits an error tone and goes to standby mode.
Charging the Battery
1. Remove the handset battery cover.
2. Slide the battery into the handset.
3. Replace the battery cover.
4. Place the handset in the front slot of the charging unit to charge.
LED 1 lights. A spare battery can be placed in the back slot of the charging unit; which lights
LED 2.
Low Battery Indicator
The handset has visual and audible indicators to warn of low-battery.
In standby mode, the handset displays the battery ‘LOW’ icon. All LEDs and LCD messages
are cleared and keys are disabled. The battery low alert tone emits every 15 seconds for
three minutes.
In talk mode, the handset displays the battery ‘LOW’ icon. All keys and functions are
available. The battery low alert tone emits every three seconds until the conversation ends.
! After the handset has been on the charger for one minute, the battery low condition
cancels, the battery icon turns off and the battery low tone stops.
Before plugging the telephone line into your new telephone, the rechargeable
nickel-cadmium battery pack must be fully charged. Charge the battery for
approximately five to eight hours without interruption.
If ‘low’ battery happens during a conversation, you have 30 seconds to switch
the low battery with a charged battery before automatically disconnecting.

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Cleaning Battery Contacts
To maintain a good charge, it is important to clean all battery contacts on the handset and base
about once a month. Use a dry cloth or, if necessary, use a pencil eraser. Do not use any liquids or
solvents.
Beltclip Installation
1. Insert the beltclip into the holes on each side of the handset.
2. Press down firmly until it clicks into the holes.
3. To remove the beltclip, pull both sides of the beltclip out of the holes.
Headset Installation
Your telephone can be used with an optional headset. To use this feature, simply plug the headset
into the headset jack on the handset. Your telephone is ready for handsfree conversation.
Dterm Cordless II is hearing aid compatible.
Optional Available Parts
Part Description Stock Number
Headset 730602
Charging Unit without AC Adapter 730621
Spring-type Belt Clip 730620
AC Adapter for Charging Unit 730619
AC Adapter for Base Unit 730618
Leather Carry Case 730626
Replacement Battery 730622

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