V-tech GEMINI User manual

vtech GEMINI
vtech GEMINI

Display and keypad
Display and symbols
The handset display provides easy to understand information on the current status of your telephone. The 4-line display (with
backlight illumination) is capable of showing several graphical symbols and text lines. The meaning of the symbols shown in the
upper part of the display is as follows:
............ This antenna symbol is permanently lit if a radio connection
between handset and base station exists. A blinking symbol shows
that the handset is almost outside of the range of the corresponding
base station.
.......... You have pressed the talk key.
.. ....... Indicates that the handset is logged on to base station A, B, C or D.
Upon delivery the handset is logged on to base station A. Refer to
page 48 for more information on selecting another base station.
.......... The keypad has been locked („key lock“).
.......... One or more new SMS1text message have been received.
........ The ring tone has been switched off („do not disturb“). Incoming
calls are signalled by a short beep.
........... The microphone is switched off („mute“).
........ Indicates charge status of the battery (refer to page Error!
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Name and number of the handset. You can operate up to 5
handsets on the same base station. This allows you to make
internal calls between handsets free of charge!
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1Ask your service provider about the availability and any charges for this service.

Handset front view
Handset keypad
The following illustrations represent the keys on the handset keypad. For each key a short description is provided.
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Softkeys (left and right) which corresponding to different functions as
displayed on the screen.
The navigation keys have different functions:
⇒ While in a standby: open the redial list.
⇒ While in a menu: scroll up or down.
⇒ During a call: change the volume.
This C (cancel)-key has different functions:
⇒ While in a menu: press to quit the (sub) menu
⇒ Press for 2 seconds to return to the standby mode.
⇒ During a call: press to switch off the microphone (mute).
Open the phonebook.
Talk key. Corresponds to “lift/replace receiver” on a conventional
telephone.
Handsfree / speakerphone: switch the loudspeaker on/off. When the
loudspeaker is on, this key is illuminated.
Message key. This key blinks when one or more new messages have
been received. Press this key to open the message list.
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Numerical keys for entering telephone numbers as well as text.
• When pressing the 1-key for approx. 2 seconds (long-press), the
network mailbox number is dialled directly.
• In dialling mode, when pressing the 0-key for approx. 2 seconds
(long-press), a dialling pause is inserted between digits
Asterisk (or star) key to enter the “asterisk” symbol. Pressing this key
and holding it for approx. 2 seconds switches the ring tone on/off. While
editing names or writing text, pressing this key switches between
uppercase and lowercase characters.
Hash (or pound) key to enter the “hash” symbol.
Pressing this key and holding it for approx. 2 seconds locks/unlocks the
keypad.
Open the VIP phonebook.
R – or Flash key.
Base station front view
The vtech GEMINI base station is equipped with a multi-functional paging key used for finding (paging) the handset(s) (see below)
and registering handsets on to the base station (refer to page 11).
Finding the handset (paging)
You can easily find a (misplaced) handset by pressing the paging key on the base station. All handsets which are logged on to this
base station will start ringing for 60 seconds enabling you to quickly find the handset(s) again.
Stop the ring tone on the handset by pressing the talk key .
Note A handset will not start ringing if the handset is not registered to the base
station. For more information how to register the handset to the base station
refer to page 11. The handset will not ring if switched off or the batteries are
flat.
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