Swissvoice L7 User manual

cordless telephone
with answering machine

Safety precautions
Caution: Warning/danger statement, follow safety precautions!
➭ Please note that the ringer for incoming calls as well as signal tones are
emitted on the handset loudspeaker. Do not therefore hold the handset close
to your ear while one of these functions is on, otherwise your hearing may be
affected.
➭ Use only one of the supplied mains adapter 6 VDC / 400 mA for the base
station.
Rechargeable batteries
➭ Use only the approved rechargeable Li-Ion battery cell (Swissvoice C0487 or
043048, 3.7V, 550mAh, 2.04Wh) supplied with your L7.
Using other rechargeable batteries or non-rechargeable batteries/primary
cells can be dangerous and cause malfunctions in or damage to the
telephone. To insert the batteries, please follow the instructions in the chapter
entitled “Installing and charging the handset”.
Please note:
➭ Do not immerse the batteries in water or throw in the fire.
➭ Rechargeable batteries can become warm while recharging. This is normal
and not dangerous.
➭ Do not use any other type of charging unit since this may damage the
batteries.
➭ The handset must not be charged up without batteries or the battery cover in
place.
➭ Before using the telephone, wearers of hearing aids should note that radio
signals can be picked up by the hearing aid and cause an unpleasant
buzzing noise.
➭ The radio signals may influence the working of medical equipment.
➭ Do not use your DECT cordless telephone in environments at risk from
explosion (e.g. paintworks, petrol stations etc.).
➭ Do not position your L7 in bathrooms or showers.
➭ In the event of a power cut or if the batteries are discharged, your DECT
cordless telephone will not function!
➭ Do not touch open contacts!

Disposal
Please dispose of batteries, base station, handset and mains units in an ecological
manner. Do not dispose of them in domestic waste.
IMPORTANT
Only use the telephone line cord supplied.
Use only the approved rechargeable Li-Ion battery cell (Swissvoice C0487 or
043048, 3.7V, 550mAh, 2.04Wh) supplied with your L7 as well as the original
power supply (6.0VDC, 400 mA).
Got everything?
• Cordless handset and its charging bay
• Cordless base
• 1 x rechargeable Li Ion battery cell
• 2 x Power adaptors for the base and the charging bay
• Telephone line cord
If you have purchased a L7 multiple pack you will also have the following
additional items:
• Cordless handset & charger
• 1 x rechargeable Li Ion battery cell
• Power adaptor for the charger
Welcome to Swissvoice
The L7 is a cordless telephone designed for connection to an analog
telephone network. International DECT (GAP)-standard digital technology
offers excellent voice quality.
Please note that this equipment is not designed for making emergency telephone
calls when the power fails. Alternative arrangements should be made for access to
emergency services.

1. Getting started........................................................ 7
2. Getting to know your phone................................ 10
3. Using the phone ................................................... 13
3.1 Switch the handset on / off...............................................................13
3.2 Make Calls / Preparatory dialling .....................................................13
3.3 Adjust the earpiece volume..............................................................13
3.4 Secrecy............................................................................................13
3.5 Intercom and Push-To-Talk ..............................................................14
3.6 Hands-free speakerphone ...............................................................15
3.7 Redial...............................................................................................15
4. Using the Base...................................................... 15
4.1 Switch the Base on..........................................................................15
4.2 Answer/end calls hands-free............................................................16
4.3 Adjust the earpiece volume..............................................................16
4.4 Intercom and Push-To-Talk ..............................................................16
5. Contacts ................................................................ 16
5.1 Add new entries in the Contact list...................................................16
5.2 Edit the Contact list using the softkey Names..................................17
5.3 Edit the Contact list using the menu Contact...................................17
6. Calls list................................................................. 18
6.1 New calls alert..................................................................................18
6.2 Dial a number in the Calls list...........................................................18
6.3 Delete the entire Calls list ................................................................18
6.4 Edit the Calls list ..............................................................................18
7. Settings ................................................................. 19
7.1 Set the date and time.......................................................................19
7.2 Handset settings..............................................................................19
7.3 Base settings ...................................................................................20
8. Additional handsets ............................................. 21
8.1 Registering an additional handset....................................................21
8.2 Select a base...................................................................................22
8.3 De-register a handset ......................................................................22
9. Answering machine.............................................. 22
9.1 Overview of the base.......................................................................23
9.2 Switch the answering machine on/off...............................................24
9.3 New messages alert ........................................................................24

9.4 Record personal outgoing messages...............................................24
9.5 Play or delete your personal outgoing message ..............................24
9.6 Set the answer mode .......................................................................25
9.7 Record a memo................................................................................25
9.8 Call screening...................................................................................25
9.9 Message playback............................................................................25
9.10 Delete all old messages...................................................................25
9.11 Answering machine settings.............................................................26
9.12 Remote access.................................................................................26
9.13 Change the remote access PIN........................................................27
10. Help........................................................................ 27
11. General information.............................................. 28

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1. Getting started
Location
Place your L7 base within 2 meters of the mains power socket and 1.8 meters from
the telephone wall socket. The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment
and shall be easily accessible. Make sure that it is at least 1 meter away from other
electrical appliances to avoid interference. Your L7 works by sending radio signals
between the handset and base. The strength of the signal depends on where you
place the base. Placing it as high as possible ensures the best signal.
HANDSET RANGE
The unit has a range of up to 300 meters outdoors when there is a clear line of
sight between the base and handset. Any obstruction between the base and
handset will reduce the range significantly. With the base indoors and the handset
either indoors or outdoors, the range will normally be up to 50 meters. Thick
concrete and stone walls can severely affect the range.
SIGNAL STRENGTH
The icon on your handset indicates that you are within range of the base.
When out of range of the base, the icon flashes. If you are on a call, you will
hear a warning beep. The line will hang up if the handset moves out of range of the
base. Move closer to the base.
Setting up
IMPORTANT
The base station must be plugged into the mains power at all times. Do not
connect the telephone line cord into the wall socket until the handset is fully
charged. Use only the power adaptor and telephone line cord supplied with the
product.
Connecting the base
Connect the base as shown in the figure below. Switch on the mains power.

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Installing and charging the handset
• Remove the battery cover from the back of the handset and insert the
rechargeable Li-Ion battery cell supplied. Make sure that the battery is inserted
correctly (observe battery jack inside battery compartment).
• Connect the charger as shown below and place the handset on the charger.
• If you are charging the battery for the first time, charge for at least 24 hours.
• When the handset is fully charged, icon is steady on.
Connecting the charger
Connect the charger as shown in the figure below. Switch on the mains power.
Only for multiple packs:
1. If you have purchased a multiple pack, you need to connect each charger and
install and charge every handset.
2. When an additional handset is fully charged, icon will appear and the
display shows HANDSET and handset number (e.g. 2) to indicate that it is
registered to the base.
IMPORTANT
Warning! Use only the approved rechargeable Li-Ion battery cell (Swissvoice
C0487 or 043048, 3.7V, 550mAh, 2.04Wh) supplied with your L7.
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BATTERY LOW WARNING
If you hear a warning beep every 30 seconds during a call, you need to recharge
the handset before you can use it again.
When charging, icon will scroll on the display.
BATTERY PERFORMANCE
In ideal conditions, fully charged batteries should give up to 10 hours talk time or
up to 150 hours standby time on a single charge.1
Note that new batteries do not reach their full capacity until they have been put to
normal use for several days.
To keep your batteries in the best condition, leave the handset off the base for a
few hours at a time.
Running the batteries right down at least once a week will help them last as long as
possible.
The charge capacity of rechargeable batteries will reduce with time as they wear
out, giving the handset less talk / standby time. Eventually they will need to be
replaced.
After charging your handset for the first time, subsequent charging time is about
6–8 hours a day.
Date and time
If you have subscribed to a Caller ID Service, the date and time is set automatically
for all handsets when you receive your first call.
If you do not have a Caller ID service, you can set the date and time manually (see
chapter “Settings, Set the date and time”).
Your L7 is now ready for use.
1All talk and standby times are approximate and depend on features selected and
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2. Getting to know your phone
Overview of your handset
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1. Earpiece
2. Display
3. Redial list / Scroll up / Pause
In standby mode, press to open the redial list
Scroll up through lists and menus
Press and hold to enter a pause (P) when pre-dialling or storing numbers
4. Menu / OK / Mute / Left softkey
In standby mode, press to open the Menu
Press to select menu options and to confirm a displayed option
During a call, press to turn mute on / off
5. Talk key
Make or answer a call
6. Received calls list / Scroll Down
Press to review calls list / Scroll down through lists and menus

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7. Voice Mail (1 key)
In standby mode, long press to speed dial voice mail number
8. Recall (* Key)
Long press to activate recall function (R) during a communication
9. Intercom (0 key)
Long Press to make private internal call between multiple handsets
10. Contacts / Clear / Back / Right softkey
In standby mode, press to open the Contact list
11. End Call key / Exit / Handset on/off
End a call.
When in a menu, return to standby mode
In standby mode, press and hold to switch handset on/off
12. Ringer on/off (# key)
13. Microphone
14. Volume keys
During a call, press to increase or decrease the earpiece and hands-free
volume. When the phone is ringing, press to increase or decrease the
handset ringer volume
15. Loudspeaker (for ringtone, hands-free and intercom)
16. Push-to-Talk Intercom
Press and hold to broadcast to all units
Navigating the menu
Your L7 has an easy to use menu structure. When the handset is in standby:
1. Press softkey Menu. The main menu is opened
2. Then use or buttons to scroll through the menu
3. Press softkey Select to open a sub-menu or validate an option.
Press softkey Back to go back to the previous menu level, correct a character or
cancel an action.
4. Press the End Call key to return to standby.
NOTE - If no buttons are pressed for 30 seconds or the handset is placed on the
charger, the handset returns to standby, if screensaver mode is OFF and to
screensaver mode, if the function is ON. Press any key to return to standby mode.

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Handset LCD Display
Steady when the handset is registered and within range of the base.
Flashes when handset is out of range or searching for the base.
Displays when ECO mode is on, Zero Emission mode is off, the icon should
be antenna + E.
Displays when ECO mode is off, Zero Emission mode is on, the icon should
be antenna + leaf.
Displays when ECO mode is on, Zero Emission mode is on, the icon should
be antenna + leaf + E.
Handset ringer volume is Off.
Displays when in hands-free mode.
The keypad is locked.
Displays when answering machine is on.
Displays when you have missed calls and new number(s) in the Calls list.1
Displays when you have new answering machine messages.
The approximate power levels of your battery are indicated as follows:
Battery is fully charged.
Battery is partially charged.
Battery is running low.
1For this feature to work, you must subscribe to Caller ID Service from your
network operator. A subscription fee may be payable.

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3. Using the phone
NOTE - Your handset automatically times the duration of every external call, the
call timer will display on the screen. When the call ends, the total duration of your
talk time is shown for 5 seconds.
3.1 Switch the handset on / off
Press and hold the End Call key to switch the handset on or off.
3.2 Make Calls / Preparatory dialling
3.2.1 Make a call
1. Press the Talk key .
2. When you hear the dial tone, dial the number.
3.2.2 Preparatory dialling
1. Dial the number first. If you make a mistake press Clear to delete the last digit.
2. Press the Talk key to dial the number.
NOTE - To enter a pause (P) when pre-dialling, see chapter “Contacts, Add new
entries in the Contact list”.
3.2.3 Make a call using Fast Call keys
Press and hold the relevant keypad number to dial the pre-stored number directly.
NOTE - To store a Fast Call number, see chapter “Contacts, Edit the Contact list
using the menu Contact”.
3.2.4 End a call
Press the End Call key or place the handset back on the base or charger.
3.2.5 Receive a call
When you receive an external call, the phone rings and External Call appears.
If the handset is off the base press the Talk key to answer the call, if the
handset is on the base simply lift the handset to answer the call.
NOTE - If you prefer to press the Talk key when you lift up the handset to
answer a call, you need to switch Auto Talk off, see chapter “Settings, Handset
settings”.
3.3 Adjust the earpiece volume
During a call, press or to increase or decrease the volume (8 levels).
3.4 Secrecy
You can mute your handset so that you can talk to someone nearby without your
caller hearing.
1. During a call, press Mute. Mute On appears and your caller cannot hear you.
2. Press Off to resume your call.

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3.5 Intercom and Push-To-Talk
3.5.1 Make an internal call
If you have more than one handset registered to the base, you can make internal
calls between two handsets. Internal Call and Handset X displays to indicate an
internal call.
1. Long Press followed by the number of the handset you want to call.
2. Press OK.
3. In starting intercom, when there is no answer from other handset, the intercom
can be ended by press the END Call key instead of key 0.
3.5.2 Receive an internal call
When you receive an internal call, Internal Call and Handset X is displayed.
Press the Talk key to answer the call.
3.5.3 Transfer a call
You can transfer an external call to another handset registered to the base. During
an external call:
1. Long press followed by the handset number that you want to transfer to.
2. Press OK.
3. When the other handset answers, press the End Call key to complete the
transfer.
NOTE - If there is no answer from the other handset and you wish to return to your
external caller, press .
3.5.4 3-way conference call
You can hold a 3-way conference call between 2 internal callers and 1 external
caller.
During a call with an external caller:
1. Long press followed by the handset number (1-5) that you want to establish
a conference call.
2. Press OK.
3. When the other handset answers, press Join to connect all three callers to begin
the conference call.
4. If there is no answer from the other handset, press to return to your
external caller.
5. Press the End Call key to end the call.
3.5.5 Push-To-Talk – Internal broadcasting voice
This Push-To-Talk feature allows you to broadcasts to the base and every L7
handset. Using PTT is a one way communication.
Message cannot be heard from non L7 handsets.

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1. Press and hold PTT key. Wait 2 seconds while units connect (tone will play).
2. Begin speaking. Release PTT key to finish the broadcast.
3.6 Hands-free speakerphone
Hands-free lets you talk to your caller without holding the handset. It also enables
other people in the room to listen to the conversation.
3.6.1 Make a hands-free call
1. During a call press the PTT key to engage hands-free mode. icon is
displayed and you hear the call over the handset loudspeaker.
2. Press PTT key to switch the call between the earpiece and hands-free.
3. Press the End Call key to end the call.
NOTE - During a hands-free call, press up or down side keys to adjust the volume.
3.6.2 Answer a call hands-free
When phone is ringing, press PTT key.
3.7 Redial
The last 20 entries dialled are stored in the redial list.
1. In standby mode, Press to open the Redial list.
2. The last number dialled is highlighted.
3. Scroll or to the entry you want.
4. Press the Talk key to dial the entry or press Back to return to standby.
NOTE - If the caller’s number exactly matches an entry stored in the phonebook,
the name is displayed. Press twice left key to see the caller’s number.
3.7.1 Edit Redial list
1. Open the Redial list, select the desired entry, press softkey Options.
Select a function from the following list:
- Show details
- Save Number - Add a Redial list number to the phonebook
- Delete Call
4. Using the Base
NOTE - Base can be used for answering calls or call handsets in hands-free mode.
It cannot generate outgoing calls.
4.1 Switch the Base on
Base is automatically ON when it is powered. To switch the base off, disconnect
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4.2 Answer/end calls hands-free
Press PTT key to answer/end a call.
NOTE - During a hands-free call, press -/+ or to adjust the volume.
4.3 Adjust the earpiece volume
During a call, press or to increase or decrease the volume (8 levels).
4.4 Intercom and Push-To-Talk
4.4.1 Make an internal call
If stand-by mode, with a short press on PTT key, every handset will ring and
communication is established with the first one answering
4.4.2 Receive an internal call
When you receive an internal call, press PTT key to answer the call.
4.4.3 Transfer a call
You can transfer an external call to another handset registered to the base. During
an external call:
1. Long Press PTT key (3 seconds). The external party is put on-hold and every
handset will ring.
2. If you short press PTT key, the external call is transferred to handsets and base
is not ringing anymore. As soon as one handset answers, it is in communication
with the external party.
NOTE - If there is no answer from the other handset and you wish to return to your
external caller, long press PTT key
4.4.4 Push-To-Talk – Internal broadcasting voice message
This Push-To-Talk feature allows you to broadcast from the base to every L7
handset.
Using PTT is a one way communication.
Message cannot be heard from non L7 handsets.
1. Press and hold PTT key. Wait 2 seconds while units connect (tone will play).
Begin speaking.
2. Release PTT key to finish the broadcast.
5. Contacts
You can store up to 100 names and numbers in the Contact list. Names can be up
to 16 characters long and numbers up to 24 digits. You can also select different
ringer melodies for different contacts entries.
5.1 Add new entries in the Contact list
1. Press softkey Names. Press Options.
2. Scroll to
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3. Enter a name and press OK, enter a number and press Save.
4. Scroll or to the melody you want and press Select. The entry is stored.
NOTES
- When the Contact list is empty, you cannot enter the first entry using the softkey
Names, you must enter it over the menu:
Press Menu, scroll to
Contact then to Add entry.
- If the L7 is connected to a switchboard, you may need to enter a pause in a
number. A pause is normally stored after the switchboard access code (e.g. 9).
Press and hold to insert a pause, the display shows P.
WRITING TIPS
To enter a space, press .
Press or to move between characters/digits.
Press Clear to delete a character, or press and hold Clear to delete all characters.
5.2 Edit the Contact list using the softkey Names
1. In standby, press softkey Names.
2. Scroll or to the entry you want or search alphabetically entering the
first letter of the name.
3. Press the Talk key to dial the displayed entry.
Or
4. Press Options and select a function from the following list:
- Search – Enter the first letter of a name to search alphabetically (e.g. if the
name begins with N, press twice).
- Add entry –Add a new entry in the Contact list.
- Copy Phonebook –Copy the entire Contact list to another handset. If an entry
with the same number is already stored in the receiving handset, it will not
be copied.
- Memory Status –Display the used and free Contact list memory.
- Delete Phonebook –Delete all entries in the Contact list.
5.3 Edit the Contact list using the menu Contact
1. Press softkey Menu, select Contact.
2. Select Search then scroll or to the exact entry.
3. Press Options and select a function from the following list:
- Show Details – Show name, number and melody of the selected entry.
- Edit Entry –Edit name, number and melody of the selected entry.
- Copy Entry –Copy the selected entry to another handset.
- Ringtone –Assign the desired ringtone.

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- Delete Entry –Delete the selected entry from the Contact list.
- Fast Call – Store a Fast Call number: scroll or to
Key X where the
entry will be stored, press Select. Assign is highlighted press Select to
confirm. Delete a Fast Call number: select Clear Entry and press Select to
confirm.
6. Calls list
If you have subscribed to Caller ID service, and provided the identity of the caller is
not withheld, the number of the caller is displayed (if provided by the network).
NOTES
The Calls list can contain of up to 50 calls. New calls are displayed with .
If the caller’s number is stored in your contacts, the name will also be displayed.
The Calls list contains details of missed and received call. Entries are displayed in
chronological order with the most recent call at the top of the list. When the list is
full, and a new call is received, the oldest entry is deleted automatically.
If you receive more than one call from the same number, only the most recent call
is kept in the Calls list.
6.1 New calls alert
When you have new missed calls, the display shows You have X New calls.
1. Press Back. The screen returns to standby and the icon is displayed or
2. Press View to see details of the call.
6.2 Dial a number in the Calls list
1. Press , the display shows Calls Lists, press Select.
2. Scroll or to highlight the Calls list (Missed Calls, Received Calls, Dialled
Calls) you want, press Select to confirm.
3. Scroll or to the entry you want.
4. Press the Talk key to dial the number.
6.3 Delete the entire Calls list
1. Press , the display shows Calls Lists, press Select.
2. Scroll to
Delete Calls and press Select.
3. Scroll or to highlight the Calls list (Missed Calls, Received Calls, Dialled
Calls or All Calls) you want.
4. Display shows DeleteAll Calls? Press Yes to confirm.
6.4 Edit the Calls list
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Select a function from the following list:
- Show Details – Show the date and time of the call
- Save Number – Add a Calls list number to the phonebook
- Delete Call
7. Settings
7.1 Set the date and time
1. Press Menu, scroll to
Settings then Date & Time and press Select.
2. Enter the date using the format DD/MM/YY e.g. 04/08/12 for 4 August 2012 and
press Save.
3. Enter the time (HH:MM) and press Save.
If the current time format setting is 12 hour, select am or pm.
NOTE - The date and time is retained during a power failure or when the batteries
are discharged.
7.2 Handset settings
1. Press Menu, scroll to
Settings and press Select.
2. Set Handset is highlighted. Press Select.
3. Select a function from the following list:
- Ringtone
You can set different ringtones for external calls and internal calls.
Select from 11 handset ringtones.
You hear a sample ring as you scroll to each ringtone.
- Ringer volume
The handset has 5 ringer volume settings plus Off. If the volume is set to Off,
is displayed.
NOTE - When the phone is ringing, you may press Silence to silent the ringer for
that call.
- Receiver volume
Set the volume level for the handset earpiece (8 levels).
- Handset name
If you are using more than one handset with the L7 base, you can give each
handset a personal name to easily distinguish between the handsets.
A name can be up to 10 characters long.
- Language
Choose the language for the display texts.

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- Screensaver
Activate or deactivate the screensaver.
- Auto talk
With Auto Talk switched on, you can answer a call just by lifting the handset off the
base or charger. If switched off, you will have to press the Talk key to answer a
call. - Key beep
When the key beep function is turned to on, you hear a beep with each key press.
- PBX access Code
If the L7 is connected to a switchboard, you may need to enter an access code in
the dialling sequence to be able to connect to the outside line.
The access code is displayed at the beginning of a number. The code can be up to
4 digits long.
The access code will not be used when you dial the number manually (such as
when you are not dialling from the phonebook). This allows you to make calls to
other switchboard extensions.
7.3 Base settings
The system PIN on delivery is 0000.
1. Press Menu, scroll to
Settings and press Select.
2. Scroll to
Set Base and press Select.
3. Select a function from the following list:
- Ringtone
Select from 2 base ringtones.
- Ringer Volume
The base has 5 ring volume settings plus Off.
- Dialling Mode
Select Pulse or Tone dialling.
- Ring Priority
When you have more than one handset registered to your base, you can set one
handset to ring before the other handsets. This allows one handset user to answer
all incoming calls first, for example, the receptionist.
Choose All Handsets if you want all handsets to ring at the same time or Select
Handset to nominate a handset to ring before the other handsets ring.
- Recall Mode
Recall is useful to access certain network services and PABX / switchboard
services. The use of the L7 cannot be guaranteed on all PABX.
Ask your network operator for more details.