Astra 4525 User Guide

Owner’s Manual

BLANCHARD

JOHN

DIAL CHNGE

Mæstro 4525

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Contents

Introduction 1

Unpacking the phone 2
Handset 3
Base 4

Installation 5

Choosing the best location 5
Connecting the telephone 5
Attaching the stand in the desk mount position 6
Attaching the stand in the wall mount position 7
Charging the handset battery 8
Quick charge 9
Battery level indicator 9
Battery saver mode 9
Changing the battery 10
Range of operation 10

Making basic calls 11

Using the handset 11
Putting a call on hold 11
Using display keys to access features 11

Personalizing your telephone 12

Improving call reception 12
Changing the security code 12
Alternate language 12
Handset ringer volume 13
Handset receiver volume 13
Base volume 13
Setting the area code 13

Using the Callers List 14

Setting up the Callers List 15
Viewing the Callers List 15
Dialing from the Callers List 16
Copying a number to the Directory 16
Deleting items in the Callers List 16

Using advanced features 17

Other dialing methods 17
Redial List 17
Using the Call Timer 17
Making an intercom call 18
Call Waiting and Three Way Calling 18

Using the Directory 19

Dialing in the Directory 19
Viewing the Directory 19
Saving numbers 20
Entering names 20
Editing the Directory 21

Display and indicators 22

Display prompts 22
Handset lights 24
Base lights 24

Helpful hints 25
Regulatory information 27
Warranty information 31
Index

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase
of a Mæstro 4525 cordless
telephone.

Walking and talking with cordless
technology

With the Mæstro 4525 you are no
longer tied to your phone. You can
move from room to room, or even
outside while on a call. Now you’re
mobile!

Secure to roam your home

Mæstro 4525 provides 1 million
different security codes so that only
your handset will work with your
base.

Access to Advanced Features

In addition, Mæstro 4525 provides
you with advanced features to save
you time, and provide you with
information. Some of these features
are:

Name and number directory

stores up to 30 personal numbers
for easy dialing.

Number and name display

shows you the number you’re
dialing. With Caller ID service
(available from your telephone
company), see the incoming caller’s
name and number before you
answer the call.

Caller’s list

service to keep track of everyone
who called (up to 30 entries), and
allows you to easily return their call.

works with Caller ID

Intercom

base from outside a room, or ring
the handset so that you can find it.

Redial

numbers you dialed.

Backlit display and lighted dial
pad

even in the dark.

Any

calls quick and easy.

25 Channel Autoscan

to achieve optimum clarity.

By the way...

Cordless telephones transmit
conversations using radio waves, so
there is a possibility that your
conversations will be overheard by
others. They should not be treated
as totally confidential.

The base must be located where the
signals will not be blocked by large
metal objects (metal fencing, large
applicances, etc), or interfered with
by electronic devices (microwave
ovens, computers, stereos, etc).

Your handset is powered by
rechargeable batteries, which must
be charged and maintained as
described in the Installation chapter.

This guide covers

• a tour of your telephone

• installation and setup

• using your Mæstro 4525

allows you to call the

key remembers the last 3

lets you know who’s calling

key answer makes answering

allows you

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Unpacking the phone

Check to see that the following
parts are included in the box. Keep
the box for future use.

If any part is missing, contact the
location where you obtained the
phone.

Stand

Number card and lens

(factory-installed)

Handset Power adaptor Quick Reference Card

(factory-installed)

Base

Line cordBattery pack

2

Handset

Antenna

Multipurpose light ((page 24)).

Two

display keys

instructions that appear above
them on the display ((page 12),

activate

Backlit display shows call
information, phone status
prompts, and Directory items
(page 18- 22).

S

if you have radio interference
((page 12)).

Handset volume control

loudness of the caller’s voice (page 13).

changes the channel

changes the

D

numbers and names ((page 20)).

lets you store and access 30

s

and names in the Directory

lets you store numbers

e

((page 11)) or exit a list ((page 14),

lets you hang up a call

I

person at the base ((page 18)).

h

((page 12)) or program a pause (page 20).

lets you talk to the

lets you place a call on hold

Navigation keys
move around the display ((page 16)- 22).

d

individual characters ((page 17)- 22).

c

people who called (page 14-17).

[ ] < >

lets you delete list items or

lets you access a list of 30

r

last 3 numbers you dialed on the
handset ((page 17)).

t

a call ((page 12)) although you may
also press any key other than the
arrow keys to answer calls.

Lighted dialpad.

let you

lets you call back the

lets you make or answer

f

to certain subscribed tele­phone company services
(page 18).

Microphone

Metal contacts let
you charge the
handset (page 8).

Power switch

the handset when not in use for
extended periods (page 8).

gives you access

lets you turn off

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Base

Handset hanger tab (page 7).

The Base light lets you know the
handset is in use, there is an incoming
call, or someone is on hold ((page 25)).

The Charge light lets you know that
the handset is seated properly on
the base ((page 8), 25).

Message light shows you
have messages from your
telephone company’s Voice
Messaging service
(page 25)

Callers light lets you
know that you have new
callers in the Callers List
((page 25)).

Microphone

e lets you hang
up a call ((page 11)).

Intercom light (page 25)

Volume control, under the right
edge, changes the volume for the
speaker ((page 13)).

i lets you make or
answer an intercom call. The
light turns on at the same
time ((page 18)).

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Installation

Choosing the best location

For best results:

• the base should be the only item
plugged into the wall outlet

• the antenna should be fully
extended

• the base should be centrally
located, away from electrical
equipment such as computers,
refrigerators, fluorescent lights,
stereos, etc.

• locate the base on an upper floor

• the handset should be kept as
close to normal room
temperature as possible

Connecting the telephone

Caution:

extend the antenna until installation
is complete.

1. Plug the AC adaptor into a 120 V
AC outlet and insert the small

plug into the DC 12 V jack on
the back of the base (see

(page 30)).

For eye safety, do not

2. Plug one end of the telephone
cord into a telephone wall jack

and the other end into the jack
on the back of the base.

3. To keep the cords from being
pulled out, route the cords in the
channel under the base.

Note:

The AC outlet should not
be controlled by a switch
or connected to a power
bar.

5

Attaching the stand in the
desk mount position

1. Fold the cords back as shown.

2. Lower the stand into the slots on
the base, as shown below.

3. Slide the stand into the locked
position.

4. Continue routing the cords in the
channels on the stand.

5. Place the phone on a desk.

6. Pull the base antenna vertical and
extend it all the way up.

7. Plug the AC adaptor into a 120 V
AC outlet, which is not controlled
by a switch or power bar.

6

Attaching the stand in the
wall mount position

1. Bring the line cord through the
opening in the stand, then lower
the stand into the slots on the
base.

2. Slide the stand into the locked
position, as shown below.

3. Plug the line cord into the wall
jack. Line up the screws on the
wall mount plate with the
openings in the stand and slide
the phone down until the
mounting screws hold firmly.

4. Continue routing the cords in the
channels on the stand.

5. Remove the tab from the base
and reinsert it with the point up.

Make sure the tab is in all the
way

. Hang the handset on the
tab. If the charge light does not
light up, and the handset is
switched on, the tab has not been
locked into position.

* We recommend that you use a wall mounting plate

(available at your phone retailer). If wall mounting
without a plate, use the stand as a template for
positioning screws in the wall.

Retirer

Remove

Charge

6. Pull the base antenna vertical and
extend it all the way up.

7

Charging the handset
battery

When you first plug in your phone,
you will need to

battery for at least 5 hours

before you can use the handset.
This is best done by charging
overnight.

power switch

1. Leave the phone on the base as
shown, with the charge light on
and the

off.

charge the

Charge

Messages

Callers

End

Intercom

handset power switch

Note:

The handset power switch

is on the bottom of the
handset.

2. After the battery is charged,

the handset power on

display will show:

NORTEL
Maestro
ENG ESPÑL

3. Select the language you want on
the display by pressing the key
under

ENG

for English or the key

under

ESPÑL

for Spanish.

turn

. The

Once you’ve selected your
preferred language, the display will
show:

Ready for
use...
NEXT

This idle display message will
appear from now on unless other
messages take priority, you’re using
the handset, or the handset is
sleeping (see Battery saver mode
(page 10)). You can press the key

NEXT

under

to view other display

messages.
Now you’re ready to use the

handset!
If the handset is not working or the

display keeps showing

again

, reset the handset. To do this,

Sorry! Try

follow the procedure for changing
the security code ((page 12)).

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