AEG SOLO 10 User Manual

DECT

PHONE

SOLO 10/15

USER GUIDE

P1 P3

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1 BECAUSE WE CARE

Thank you for purchasing this product. This product has been designed and assembled with utmost care for you and the environment. This is why we supply this product with a quick installation guide to reduce the number of paper (pages) and therefor save trees to be cut for making this paper. A full and detailed user guide with all the features descripted can be found on our website www.aegtelephones.eu. Please download the full user guide in case you want to make use of all the advanced features of your product. To save the environment we ask you not to print this full user guide. Thank you for supporting us to protect our environment.

2 INTENDED USE

This telephone is intended to be connected to a public analogue telephone network or to an analogue extension of a compatible PBX system.

3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please follow these safety instructions when using your telephone equipment to reduce risk of ﬁre, electric shock and injury:

•Read and understand all the instructions.

•Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

•Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.

Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

•Keep this product away from hot, humid conditions or strong sunlight, and don’t let it get wet or use it near water (for example, near a bath tub, kitchen sink, or swimming pool).

•Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of ﬁre or electric shock.

>Unplug this product from the wall outlet and obtain the service of our Repair Centre under the

following conditions: >When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed. >If the product fails to operate normally despite following the operating instructions. >If the product has been dropped and the cabinet has been damaged. >If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

•NEVER use your phone outdoors during a thunderstorm. Unplug the base from the telephone line and the mains socket when there are storms in your area. Damage caused by lightning is not covered by the guarantee.

•Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

•Use only the supplied NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries that came with your phone or an authorised

replacement recommended by the manufacturer. There is a risk of explosion if you replace the battery with an incorrect battery type. The use of other battery types or non-rechargeable batteries/primary cells can be dangerous. They may cause interference and/or damage to the unit or surroundings. The manufacturer will not be held liable for damage arising from such non-compliance.

•Do not use third party charging pods. Damage may be caused to the batteries.

•Please ensure that the batteries are inserted in the correct polarity.

•Dispose of batteries safely. Do not burn, immerse them in water, disassemble, or puncture the batteries.

3.1 Package Content for single model

The package contains the following items:

•1 Handset

•1 Base Station

•1 Mains Power Adapter for the Base Station

•1 Telephone Line Cord

•2 AAA NiMH Rechargeable Batteries

•1 Back Cover

•1 User Guide

3.2 Handset & Base Connection

•When purchased, all handsets are already registered to the base unit and should link to it when they are all powered up.

•To use your cordless handset and base unit together, you must be able to establish a radio link between them. The signal between the handset and the base unit is in accordance with the normal standards for a DECT phone: Maximum range up to 300 metres outdoors or 50 metres indoors. Be aware that:

>Large metal objects, such as refrigerators, mirrors or ﬁling cabinets, between the handset and the base

unit may block the radio signal. >Solid structures, such as walls, may reduce the signal strength. >Electrical equipment may cause interference and/or affect the range.

•Do not place the base unit close to another telephone, TV or audio equipment - it may cause interference.

•Putting the base unit as high as possible ensures the best signal.

•Out of Range warning. If you hear a warning tone during a call, and/or the sound in the earpiece becomes

faint or distorted, you may be going out of range of the base unit. Move nearer to the base unit within 20 seconds; otherwise the line may be cut off.

4 INSTALLING YOUR PHONE

4.1 Connecting the Base Station (See P4)

•Plug the mains power cable (16) and telephone line cord (15) into the base station.

•Plug the power adapter into a 100 - 240Vac, 50 - 60Hz mains power socket, and the telephone line cord

into a telephone line socket.

•Always use the cables provided in the box.

Warning:

Use only the supplied adaptor. Using other power cables may damage the unit.

Warning:

Place the base unit within easy reach of the mains power socket. Never try to lengthen the mains power cable.

Note:

The base station must be plugged into the mains power at all times.

4.2 Installing and Charging the Rechargeable Batteries (See P5)

•Insert the 2 supplied batteries into the battery compartment, observing the correct polarity (see marking inside battery compartment).

•Align the back cover tabs with the notches located at the edges of the exposed back panel and press down to snap into place.

•Place the handset on the base and charge for 15 hours before using the handset for the ﬁrst time.

>The handset will give a beep when it is properly placed on the base or charger. >The battery charging indicator on the base or charger lights up in Red to indicate charging.

Warning:

Use only the supplied NiMH rechargeable batteries.

Note:

The handset may become warm when the batteries are being charged or during prolonged periods of use. This is normal and does not indicate a fault.

CAUTION

Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

4.3 Handset & Base Connection

•When purchased, all handsets are already registered to the base unit and should link to it when they are all powered up.

>Large metal objects, such as refrigerators, mirrors or ﬁling cabinets, between the handset and the base

unit may block the radio signal. >Solid structures, such as walls, may reduce the signal strength. >Electrical equipment may cause interference and/or affect the range.

•Do not place the base unit close to another telephone, TV or audio equipment - it may cause interference.

•Putting the base unit as high as possible ensures the best signal.

•Out of Range warning. If you hear a warning tone during a call, and/or the sound in the earpiece

becomes faint or distorted, you may be going out of range of the base unit. Move nearer to the base unit within 20 seconds; otherwise the line may be cut off.

5 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PHONE

5.1 Handset Overview (See P1)

# Icon Meaning

6 In standby mode, press to access the redial list.

In standby mode, press to enter the Main Menu list. Press to select an item, or to save an entry or setting.

In menu mode, press to scroll up. During a call or message playback, press to increase the volume. In standby mode, press to access the call log.

Press to make or answer a call. During a call or message playback, press to switch between speakerphone and earpiece.

Press and hold to switch the key lock on or off

During a call, press to send a Flash signal for network services.

In standby mode or during a call, press to initiate an intercom call or transfer a call.

Press to cancel an action. During pre-dialling, press to delete the last digit entered. During a call, press to mute the microphone, and press again to resume conversation.

In menu mode, press to scroll down. During a call, or message playback, press to decrease the volume. In standby mode, press to access the phonebook list.

During a call, press to hang up. During programming, press to cancel and exit without making changes. In standby mode, press and hold to power the handset on/off.

Press and hold to turn the handset ringer off. Press and hold to add a dialling pause when dialling or entering numbers into the phonebook.

5.2 Display Icons and Symbols (SeeP2)

Icon Meaning

Displays when the battery is almost empty

Displays when the battery is fully charged. Blinks when the battery level is low.

Displays when the line is in use. Blinks when there is an incoming call.

Displays when you have new voicemail messages*.

Displays when you have new missed calls, or the call log is being viewed.

Displays when the phonebook is accessed.

Displays when the alarm is set.

Displays when handset ringer is turned off.

Displays when the handset is registered and within range of the base station. Blinks when the handset is out of range or is searching for a base.

Displays when the answering machine is on. Flashes slowly when there are new answering machine message(s).

Displays when the handset is in speaker mode.

Turns on when conﬁrmation of selection or programming is available.

Turns on during phonebook editing mode to delete the last digit. Turns on during menu mode when you can return to the previous state or previous step.

*You must subscribe to Voicemail service or Caller ID from your network providers for this feature to work. You may need to pay a subscription fee.

5.3 Base Unit (See P3)

# Icon Meaning

5.4 Menu Map and Menu Navigation

•From the home screen, press

•Press or to go to other options in the menu list.

•Press to enter a sub-menu or function.

•Press to go back to the previous level.

•Press

Note:

If you do not press any key on the handset for 15 seconds, the display will automatically return to standby.

Lights up in Green when the answering machine is on. Flashes if there are new messages and ﬂashes rapidly if memory is full (Only Solo15)

Lights up in Red to indicate charging

Press to ﬁnd/page all registered handsets. Press the button again, or any key on the handset to turn off the page signal. Press and hold to start registration process.

to access “PHONEBOOK”, the ﬁrst option in the Main Menu list.

to cancel the current operation and return to the home screen.

5.5 Text and Number Entry

The following table shows you where each letter and punctuation character can be found, by using repeated presses of the alphanumeric keypad. This will be helpful when storing a name in the phonebook or renaming your handset. For example, to enter the name Tom :

T Press 8 once

O Press 6 three times

M Press 6 once

In editing mode, a cursor is displayed to indicate the current text entry position. It is positioned at the right of the last character entered.

Writing Tips:

Once a character is selected, the cursor will move to the next position after a short pause. Press

to delete the last letter or number.

6 SET THE DISPLAY LANGUAGE

You can select different display languages.

•From the home screen, press .

•Press to “PERSONAL SET” and then press to select.

•Press to “LANGUAGE” and then press to select.

•Press to select your preferred language and then press to conﬁrm.

>A conﬁrmation beep is played.

•Press

Note:

Once the display language is set, the handset will switch to display in the selected language immediately.

to return to standby mode.

7 USING YOUR PHONE

7.1 Make a Call

7.1.1 Pre-dialling

•Enter the phone number (maximum 24 digits).

•If you make a mistake, press

•Press

7.1.2 Direct Dialling

•Press

•Dial the number (maximum 24 digits).

Note:

If you make a mistake, you cannot correct it with the Press

7.1.3 Call from the Redial List

•Press

to dial the phone number.

and then press to return to the home screen.

key in standby mode.

>The last number dialled is displayed.

to select the desired entry in the redial list and then press to dial out the selected redial

number.

to delete the last entered number.

key.

7.1.4 Call from the Call Log

•Press

number.

Note:

You need to subscribe to Caller Line Identiﬁcation service to be able to see the caller’s number or name in the call log.

7.1.5 Call from the Phonebook

•Press

phonebook number.

7.2 Answer and End a Call

•When the phone rings, press

•To end a conversation, press

Warning:

When the handset is ringing, please do not hold it too close to your ear as the volume of the ringing tone may damage your hearing.

Note:

You can simply place the handset back on its base station or charger pod to end the call. Make sure that you have not deactivated the Auto hang-up feature.

7.3 Handset Speakerphone

During a call, you can press

7.4 Adjust Earpiece Volume

There are 3 levels of earpiece volume.

•During a call, press >The current setting is shown. >When you end the call, the setting will remain at the last selected level.

in standby mode.

to select the desired entry in the call log and then press to dial out the selected call log

key in standby mode.

to select the desired entry in the phonebook and then press to dial out the selected

to alternate between hands-free speakerphone and handset earpiece.

to select from “VOLUME 1” to “VOLUME 3”.

7.5 Adjust Speaker Volume

There are 5 levels of speaker volume.

•During a call, press >The current setting is shown. >When you end the call, the setting will remain at the last selected level.

7.6 Mute/Unmute the Microphone

When the microphone is muted, the handset displays “MUTE ON”, and your caller cannot hear you. During a call, press

7.7 Paging

The paging feature enables you to locate a missing handset if the handset is in range and contains charged batteries.

•Press

You can stop the paging by pressing any key on the handset or the under the base unit again.

7.8 Switching the Handset On/Off

•Press and hold

under the base unit.

>All the registered handsets that are in range will start to ring.

for more than 2 seconds to switch the handset on or off in standby mode.

>The display will show “SEARCHING...” until the handset ﬁnds the base.

to select from “VOLUME 1” to “VOLUME 5”.

to turn on/off the microphone.

Note: You can switch the handset off to save battery life, if the handset is not on the base or a charger pod and you do not want to use it for a while.

IMPORTANT:

When the handset is OFF, it cannot be used for making calls including emergency calls. It will not ring when there is an incoming call. To answer a call, you will need to switch it back on and it may take some time for the handset to re-establish a radio link with the base unit.

7.9 To Lock/Unlock the Keypad

You can lock the keypad to avoid making calls or pressing the keys accidentally.

•In standby mode, press and hold >The handset displays “KEYS LOCKED”.

•To turn the keypad lock off, press and hold again.

Note:

Incoming calls can still be answered even if the keypad is locked.

7.10 Make an Internal Call (Only possible with 2 handsets registered to the base)

The system allows an intercom call between two handsets registered to the same telephone base. It also allows you to transfer external calls from one handset to another, and set up a 3-way conference with two handsets and an external call. If you try to make a call while another handset is already on an external call, you will hear a busy tone for a few seconds before the display returns to standby.

7.11 Initiate an Intercom Call

•In standby mode, press >Intercom is established immediately if there are only 2 registered handsets. >If there are more than 2 registered handsets, the handset numbers which are available for intercom

will be displayed.

•Press the handset number you wish to call or press

•Press

•To end the intercom call, press

Note:

•You can cancel the intercom call before it is answered by pressing

•If there is no answer from the called handset within one minute, the paging will be cancelled automatically.

•If no handset is registered to the base, 4 beeps will be heard and it will return to standby mode.

on a called handset to answer the internal call, where both internal callers can talk.

key for 3 second to lock the keypad.

to call all handsets.

on either handset.

or on the originating handset.

7.12 Answer an External Call during an Intercom Call

You will hear an alert tone when you receive an incoming external call during an intercom call, and you can choose from the following options:

•Press

•Press to answer the incoming call and put the intercom call on hold.

•When the incoming call is connected and the intercom call is on hold, press

7.13 Initiate an Intercom during a Call

You can intercom with another system handset during a call, or invite another system handset to join in a conference call with you and the external caller.

•During the call, press

•Press the handset number you wish to call or press

to cancel the intercom call and let the handsets receive normal incoming ringing.

to answer the incoming call and end the intercom call.

to start a three-party

conference call with both the incoming and the intercom parties.

to put the external call on hold. >ntercom is established immediately if there are only 2 registered handsets. >If there are more than 2 registered handsets, the handset numbers which are available for intercom

will be displayed.

to call all handsets.

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