Topcom BUTLER 4800 User manual

BUTLER 4800/TWIN/
TRIPLE/QUATTRO
USER GUIDE
1.1

Important
To use ‘Caller ID’ (display caller), this service has to be activated on your phone line.
Normally you need a separate subscription from your telephone company to activate this
function. If you don’t have the Caller ID function on your phone line, the incoming telephone
numbers will NOT be shown on the display of your telephone.
To be connected to the public analogue telephone network.
The features described in this manual are published with reservation to modifications.
This product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC.
The Declaration of conformity can be found on :
http://www.topcom.net/support/cedeclarations.php

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1 Buttons 5
2Display 6
3 Installation 6
3.1 Base 6
3.2 Multi charger 7
3.3 Handset 7
4 Battery low indication 8
5 Operation 8
5.1 Navigating the menu 8
5.2 Setting the language 8
5.3 Outgoing calls 8
5.4 Incoming calls 9
5.5 Activate/deactivate hands free function 9
5.6 Mute function 9
5.7 Setting the volume 9
5.8 Paging 10
5.9 Flash button (R) 10
5.10 Setting the ring volume and melody 10
5.11 Key lock 10
5.12 Setting the dialling mode 11
5.13 Handset name 11
5.14 Prefix 11
5.15 Using the alphanumerical keypad 12
6 Phonebook 12
6.1 Add a phonebook entries 12
6.2 Dial a Phonebook entry 12
6.3 Edit name or number 13
6.4 Delete an entry 13
7 Caller-ID function (CLIP) 13
7.1 New calls 13
7.2 Consulting the Call list 13
7.3 Calling a number from the Call list 14
7.4 Erasing a number from the Call list 14
7.5 Erasing all numbers from the Call list 14
7.6 Store a number from the call log into the phonebook memory 14
8 Register/de-register a handset 14
8.1 Register to a Topcom B4800 base 14
8.2 Removing a handset 15
9 Call transfer and Intercom between two handsets 15
9.1 Call transfer and conference call during an external call 15
9.2 Internal call (intercom) 15
10 Reset of the handset 15
11 Troubleshooting 16
12 Technical Data 16
13 Topcom warranty 17

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Safety Instructions
• Only use the charger plug supplied. Do not use other chargers, as this may damage the
battery cells.
• Only insert rechargeable batteries of the same type. Never use ordinary,
non-rechargeable batteries. Insert rechargeable batteries so they connect to the right
poles (indicated in the battery compartment of the handset).
• Do not touch the charger and plug contacts with sharp or metal objects.
• The operation of some medical devices may be affected.
• The handset may cause an unpleasant buzzing sound in hearing aids.
• Do not place the basic unit in a damp room or at a distance of less than 1.5 m away from
a water source. Keep water away from the handset.
• Do not use the telephone in environments where there is a risk of explosions.
• Dispose of the batteries and maintain the telephone in an environment-friendly manner.
• As this telephone cannot be used in case of a power cut, you should use a
mains-independent telephone for emergency calls, e.g. a mobile phone.
• This telephone uses rechargable batteries. You have to dispose of the batteries in an
environment friendly manner according to your country regulations.
Disposal of the device (environment)
At the end of the product lifecycle, you should not throw this product into the normal
household garbage but bring the product to a collection point for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipments. The symbol on the product, user guide and/or box indicate this.
Some of the product materials can be re-used if you bring them to a recycling point. By re-
using some parts or raw materials from used products you make an important contribution to
the protection of the environment.
Please contact your local authorities in case you need more information on the collection
points in your area.
Cleaning
Clean the telephone with a slightly damp cloth or with an anti-static cloth. Never use cleaning
agents or abrasive solvents.

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1 Buttons
1. Alphanumerical buttons
2. Line button
3. Redial / Pause button
4. Flash/Left button R/
5. Phonebook button
6. Paging button (to retrieve the handset)
7. Mute/Delete button
8. Int/Escape button Int
9. Charge/in use indicator (LED)
10. Right/ Call log/ handsfree / /
11. Volume/melody button /
12. Key lock
13. Ringer ON/OFF
14. Menu/OK button
15. Charge indicator (LED) multi charger
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2
10
7
8
3
12
5
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2Display
3Installation
3.1 Base
• Plug one end of the phone cable into the phone unit and the other end into the telephone
line wall socket.
• Connect the small plug of the AC adaptor to the phone and the other end of the adapter
cable to the electric socket.
Icon: Meaning:
You are online
New numbers in call list
Rechargeable battery level indicator
The antenna indicates the quality of reception.
The antenna blinks when the handset is out of range!
Microphone is muted
Memory records are being retrieved or set up
The keypad is locked
There are more digits on the left
There are more digits on the right
During hands free
When ring buzzer is turned off
There are new messages in your voice mail
During internal call
HS-x x = handset number
Telephone cord
TEL.
SOCKET
Power cable

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3.2 Multi charger
• Connect the AC adaptor to the electric socket
3.3 Handset
• Insert 2 rechargeable batteries (AAA) inside the battery compartment of the handset.
Put the handset on the base unit. The red Charge LED will lit as long as the handset is
on the base.
Charge the handset for a period of 24 hours before using the handset for the first time. To
extend the battery life time, discharge the batteries completely from time to time. As soon as
the handset emits a warning tone or when the battery icon is empty, you have to put it back
on the base unit for charging.
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4 Battery low indication
When the battery is empty, the handset no longer carries out operations. When a battery is
completely empty and you have put the handset on the base unit for a short period of time,
the Battery symbol will appear to be fully charged but this is actually not the case. The battery
capacity will decrease rapidly. We advise you to put the handset on the base unit for 12 hrs
so that it can be recharged completely.
• Full battery
• Empty battery
When you are in the middle of a conversation and the battery is almost empty, the handset
will emit a warning signal. Place the handset on the base unit to charge.
5Operation
5.1 Navigating the menu
The Butler 4800 has a menu system which is easy to use. Each menu leads to a list of
options. To enter the menu, press the Menu button ÆUse the Right or Left key
to scroll to the menu option you want. Press OK to select further options or to confirm the
setting displayed. The arrows on the display and shows the possible scroll direction
in the menu. The go back in the menu press the Escape/INT key.
5.2 Setting the language
Press Menu button ÆUse the Right button to scroll to ‘Language’ and press OK
ÆScroll to the language you want with the Right or Left key and select OK .
5.3 Outgoing calls
5.3.1 Making a phone call
Press the Line button . You will hear the dial tone. ÆEnter the desired telephone number.
ÆPress the Line button when you want to terminate the call.
5.3.2 Call setup with dial preparation
Enter the desired telephone number. An incorrect number can be corrected by means of the
Mute button . When you haven’t pressed a button for 20 seconds, the number you’ve
already entered will disappear and the handset returns to standby mode. ÆPress the Line
button . The number will be dialled automatically. ÆPress the Line button again when
you want to terminate the call.
5.3.3 Redialling the last number dialled
Press the Line key ÆThe Line/Charge indicator (LED) on the base unit will blink. Æ
You will hear the dial tone. ÆPress the Redial key . The number you last called is dialled
automatically.

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5.3.4 Redial one of the last 3 numbers dialled
Press the Redial key . The number you last called appears on the display. If you would like
to dial one of the last 3 numbers dialled, press the Redial key a few times until the desired
number appears on the display. ÆPress the Line key . ÆThe number shown on the
display is dialled automatically. ÆAfter finishing your call, press the Line key to hang up.
5.4 Incoming calls
When a call comes in, the handset will start to ring. The LED on the base will blink.ÆPress
the Line button to answer the incoming call.
5.5 Activate/deactivate hands free function
This function allows you to communicate without having to pick up the handset. When you
are on the phone, press the Hands free key to activate the hands free function.
Press the same button to deactivate the hands free function.
5.6 Mute function
It is possible to deactivate the microphone during a conversation. Now you can speak openly
without being heard by your correspondent.
Press the Mute button during a conversation. The microphone will be deactivated. The
MUTE symbol . appears on the display. ÆPress the Mute button again when you want
to continue the conversation.
5.7 Setting the volume
During a conversation you can set the volume by pressing the Volume button . You can
set the volume alternatively in between 1-4. You can also use the left/right button.
When you are calling in hands free mode and you want to change the
volume, press the Volume button.
When you use the hands free function for a long time, the batteries will be
discharged faster !
The hands free receiver volume is also adjustable as above described!

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5.8 Paging
When you press the Paging button on the base unit, the handset emits a ringing signal for
20 seconds. This signal helps you find a lost handset. Press any key to stop the ringing on a
handset.
5.9 Flash button (R)
When you press the R button, also called flash or recall, the unit generates a line interruption
(of 100 ms or 250 ms). It gives you the possibility to use the special services of your
telephone provider and/or to transfer calls when you have a telephone exchange.
5.9.1 Setting the Flash time
Press and hold the redial button for 3 sec. ÆThe display will show:
‘Short’ for 100ms or ‘Long’ for 250ms ÆThe flash time setting will disappear after 2 sec.
from the display
5.10 Setting the ring volume and melody
5.10.1 Handset melody
Press and hold the melody button until the current melody is heard. ÆSelect the desired
melody (1-9) by means of the scroll keys . ÆPress again to confirm the setting.
5.10.2 Handset ring volume
Press the volume button in standby. ÆThe handset will ring in the current volume.Æ
Use the scroll keys to select the desired volume (0-5). ÆPress again to confirm
the setting.
5.10.3 Base melody
Press Menu button ÆUse the Right button to scroll to ‘BS MELODY’ and press OK
ÆUse the Right and Left key to select the melody (1-9) and press OK .
5.10.4 Base volume
Press Menu button ÆUse the Right button to scroll to ‘BS VOLUME’ and press OK
ÆUse the Right and Left key to select the melody (0-5) and press OK .
5.11 Key lock
When the keypad is locked, pressing any key will have no effect during standby (except
holding the key).
Press and hold the key. Æappears on the display and the keypad is locked ÆPress
and hold the key again to un-lock the keypad.
You can turn the ringer volume of each individual handset ON or OFF by
simply press and hold the key in standby.

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When there is an incoming call, you can still answer the call by pressing the Line button .
During the call, the keypad functions as normal. When the call is ended, the keypad will be
locked again.
5.12 Setting the dialling mode
There are two types of dialling mode:
DTMF/Tone dialling (the most common) (default)
Pulse dialling (for older installations)
To change the mode of dialling:
Press and hold the flash R button to toggle between dialling modes: Æ‘PULSE’ will appear
when set to pulse or ‘TONE’ when set to tone (DTMF) dialling ÆAfter 5 sec. the unit returns
to standby
5.13 Handset name
You can change the name that appears on the sceen (max. 12 characters) during idle stage:
Press Menu button twice ÆThe currect handset name is shown ÆDelete the character
by the Mute -key. ÆUse the keypad to enter the new name. ÆPress the Menu/OK button
to confirm.
5.14 Prefix
You can set a Prefix number which will always be dialed out automatically before you enter
the telephone number you want to dial. This number will always be dialed even when calling
from phonebook memory, redial, etc...
5.14.1 To Edit or Delete the prefix number:
Press Menu button ÆUse the Right button to scroll to ‘PREFIX’ and press OK Æ
Delete the digits by the Mute -key. ÆUse the keypad to enter the new prefix. ÆPress the
Menu/OK button to confirm.
5.14.2 Temporaly dial out without prefix
Enter the telephone number and press the Line button until the handset icon appears on
the display. The number will be dialled out without Prefix ÆPress the Line button when you
want to terminate the call.
You can change by accident the dial mode of the phone when pressing the
recall/Flash key ‘R’ for 5 sec in standby. The wrong dialling mode will
cause that the number isn’t dialled correctly or isn’t dialled at all.
When a prefix number is set, all numbers dialed out will be with this prefix!

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5.15 Using the alphanumerical keypad
With your telephone you can also enter alphanumeric characters. This is useful for entering
a name into the phonebook, giving a name to a hand-set, …
To select a letter, press the corresponding key as many times as is necessary. For example
to select an ‘A’, press ‘2’ once, to select a ‘B’, press ‘2’ twice and so on. To select ‘A’ and then
B consecutively, select ‘A’, wait until the cursor moves on to the next character, then press
‘2’ twice.
To select a space, press 0.
The keypad characters are as follows:
Key First Second Third Fourth Fifth Sixth Seventh Eighth
press press press press press press press press
1+ - / 1
2A B C
3D E F
4G H I
5J K L
6M N O
7P Q R S
8T U V
9W X Y Z
0 Space
6 Phonebook
You can program 50 phonebook entries in the phone’s memory. Names can be up to 14
characters long and numbers up to 24 digits.
6.1 Add a phonebook entries
Press and hold the Phonebook button until the -icon starts to blink. ÆEnter the name
you whish to store. ÆPress the Menu/OK button to confirm.ÆEnter the telephone
number.ÆPress the Menu/OK button to confirm.
6.2 Dial a Phonebook entry
Press the Phonebook button to enter the phonebook.ÆPress the left or right key to
search the name you want to dial. ÆPress the Line button and the number will be dialled
automatically. ÆPress the Line button when you want to terminate the call.
If you wish to insert a pause, press the Redial/Pause button on the
location where you want a pause of 3 sec.
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6.3 Edit name or number
Press the Phonebook button to enter the phonebook.ÆPress the left or right key to
search the name you want to edit. ÆPress and hold the Phonebook button until the -
icon starts to blink. ÆDelete the character by the Mute -key. ÆUse the keypad to enter
the new name. ÆPress the Menu/OK button to confirm.ÆEnter/delete the telephone
number.ÆPress the Menu/OK button to confirm.
6.4 Delete an entry
When viewing the entry you want to delete, press Mute/Delete key. ÆPress Menu/OK button
to confirm.
7 Caller-ID function (CLIP)
The Topcom B4800 displays the telephone numbers of incoming calls. This function is only
possible if you are subscribed to a telephone operator that provides this service. Contact your
telephone provider for more information. When you receive a call, the numbers are saved in
a Call list. This list can hold 30 telephone numbers (each of max. 23 digits). If the number is
longer then 14 digits, you can press the key to show the other digits!
7.1 New calls
When you’ve received a new unanswered call, the CLIP symbol will blink on the display.
7.2 Consulting the Call list
Press the Call Log button . The last received call is shown on the display. If the list is empty,
‘EMPTY’ is shown on the display. If not, You can see the name, number and date/time.
Pressing the right key the following will be shown on the display:
You can scroll from name to number and date time by pressing the right button. Use the
left scroll key to scroll to the previous call. Use the button to show the next call. Æ
You can leave the Call list by pressing the button.
* Only when the network sends the time/date together with the telephone number!!! On
some networks with caller ID, time and date will not be displayed
When number is matching
with the phonebook
number or when CallerID
name is send
When no matching with the
phonebook or CallerID
number without name.
Sequence number + date
and time when call is
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7.3 Calling a number from the Call list
Scroll through the Call list until the desired number is shown on the display. ÆPress the
Line button . The number will be dialled automatically.
7.4 Erasing a number from the Call list
Scroll through the Call list until the desired number is shown on the display. ÆPress the
Mute button and OK to erase the number.
7.5 Erasing all numbers from the Call list
You can only erase all numbers from the call list if all are read.
Press and hold the Mute/Delete button until ‘Delete All’ appears. ÆPress the Menu/OK
button to confirm or Mute/Delete button to cancel.
7.6 Store a number from the call log into the phonebook memory
Scroll through the Call list until the desired number is shown on the display. ÆPress the
Phonebook button . ÆEdit or enter the name and press OK ÆEdit or enter the telephone
number and press OK again to confirm and to go back to the call list.
8 Register/de-register a handset
8.1 Register to a Topcom B4800 base
You can subscribe 4 handsets to one base unit. By default, each handset is subscribed as
handset 1 on the base unit upon delivery (base unit 1).
!!! You only need to subscribe the handset if:
• The handset subscription has been removed from the base unit (e.g. for reinitialisation)
• If yYou want to subscribe a different handset to this base unit.
The below procedure is only applicable to a Topcom Butler 33xx handset and base unit!!
Keep the Paging key on the base unit pressed for 10 seconds until the Line/Charge indicator
on the base unit begins to blink rapidly. The Line/Charge indicator will blink rapidly for one
minute. During this minute, the base unit is in register mode and you must do the following
to subscribe the handset:
Press Menu button ÆUse the Right button to scroll to ‘REGISTER’ and press OK
ÆEnter the number of the base unit you would like to subscribe the handset to (1-4) ÆThe
unit will start searching for the base and when found it will ask to enter the pin code (4 digits):
ÆEnter the base pin code (0000) and press OK . ÆIf the pin is wrong, the handset will
restart the searching for the base. ÆWhen the handset is registered, it will show ‘HS’
followed by the handset number.

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8.2 Removing a handset
You can remove a handset from a base to allow another handset to be registered:
Press Menu button ÆUse the Right button to scroll to ‘REMOVE HS’ and press OK
ÆEnter the pin code (0000) and press OK ÆEnter the handset number (1-4) you
want to remove and press OK . ÆThe unit will go back to standby is the removal is
successfully. If not, it will ask again to enter the handset number
9 Call transfer and Intercom between two handsets
9.1 Call transfer and conference call during an external call
During an external call, press the INT key followed by the number (1-4) of the other handset.
ÆThe other handset will start to ring:
– When the other handset takes the line you can talk internally.
If you hang up, the external line will be connected with the other handset.
If you press and hold the INT key for 3 seconds you can talk with the 2nd handset
and external line at the same time (conference call)
– Or press the INT key again to return to the external call.
ÆPress the Line button to end the call.
9.2 Internal call (intercom)
• In standby press the INT key followed by the number (1-4) of the other handset.
• The other handset will start to ring. You can stop the ringing by pressing the line
button .
• If the other handset answers the call by pressing the Line button you can talk
internally.
• Press the Line button to end the call.
10 Reset of the handset
This will undo all changes and set back all default settings (ringer volume, ringer melody,
etc...).
Press Menu button ÆUse the Right button to scroll to ‘RESET’ and press OK Æ
Enter the pin code (0000) and press OK ÆThe unit will go back to standby.
You can only remove existing handsets and others then the one you are
using.
These functions only work when more then one handset (like a Twin/Triple/
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Default handset settings are:
Handset volume 3
Handset melody 9
Flash time Short
Dial mode Tone
11 Troubleshooting
12 Technical Data
Range: up to 300 m in open space
up to 50 m in buildings
Dialling options: DTMF (tone) and Pulse
Batteries: 2 x 1.2V, 600 mAh AAA Type NiMH rechargeable
Max. standby time: approx. 100 hours
Max. talk time: 11 hours
Ambient temperature: +5 °C to +45 °C
Permitted relative air humidity: 25 to 85 %
Power supply base adapter: 220/230V , 50 Hz
Memories 50 with max. 24 digits and 14 characters
Problem Possible cause Solution
No Display Batteries not charged Check the position of the
batteries
Recharge the batteries
No dialling tone Telephone cable not
properly connected
Check the connection
of the telephone cable
Volume of conversation
partner too low
Adjust the volume during the
conversation by pressing the
volume key
Handset ringer volume too low Adjust the ringer volume
Not possible to dial a number Wrong dial mode See “Setting the dialling mode”
to set the correct dial mode
All memories (redial, phonebook, call log,...) and handset name will not be
erased!

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13 Topcom warranty
13.1 Warranty period
The Topcom units have a 24-month warranty period. The warranty period starts on the day the new unit
is purchased. The warranty on batteries is limited to 6 months after purchase. Consumables or defects
causing a negligible effect on operation or value of the equipment are not covered.
The warranty has to be proven by presentation of the original purchase receipt, on which the date of
purchase and the unit-model are indicated.
13.2 Warranty handling
A faulty unit needs to be returned to a Topcom service centre including a valid purchase note.
If the unit develops a fault during the warranty period, Topcom or its officially appointed service centre
will repair any defects caused by material or manufacturing faults free of charge.
Topcom will at its discretion fulfil its warranty obligations by either repairing or exchanging the faulty units
or parts of the faulty units. In case of replacement, colour and model can be different from the original
purchased unit.
The initial purchase date shall determine the start of the warranty period. The warranty period is not
extended if the unit is exchanged or repaired by Topcom or its appointed service centres.
13.3 Warranty exclusions
Damage or defects caused by incorrect treatment or operation and damage resulting from use of non-
original parts or accessories not recommended by Topcom are not covered by the warranty.
Topcom cordless phones are designed to work with rechargeable batteries only. The damage caused
by the use of non-rechargeable batteries is not covered under warranty.
The warranty does not cover damage caused by outside factors, such as lightning, water and fire, nor
any damage caused during transportation.
No warranty can be claimed if the serial number on the units has been changed, removed or rendered
illegible.
Any warranty claims will be invalid if the unit has been repaired, altered or modified by the buyer or by
unqualified, non-officially appointed Topcom service centres.

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