Astra 900DSS User Guide

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Mæstro 900 DSS
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ABLE OF CONTENTS
Congratulations...
on your purchase of the Mæstro 900 DSS telephone.
Reading the following easy to understand guide will let you take full
Enjoy!
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Important Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Making & Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Call Waiting ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Call Waiting ID Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Callers List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Services List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Names, Numbers and Characters . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Display Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Icons & Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Table of Contents
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T
ABLE OF CONTENTS
Congratulations...
on your purchase of the Mæstro 900 DSS telephone.
Reading the following easy to understand guide will let you take full
Enjoy!
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Important Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Making & Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Call Waiting ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Call Waiting ID Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Callers List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Services List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Names, Numbers and Characters . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Display Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Icons & Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
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NTRODUCTION
Welcome...
to the world of 900 MHz Digital Spread Spectrum (DSS). Based on technology originally developed for military applications, DSS provides a level of performance for range, security, clarity over the range, and immunity to interference that is unparalleled by any other cordless telephone technology currently on the market.
Your Mæstro 900 DSS allows you to originate and receive calls anywhere in your home, yard or even many blocks away from the Base. 900 MHz DSS is the most sophisticated telephone technology available today. It provides the ultimate in security because the voice signal is digitized and then encoded by means of a random code that changes over time and that only your Base and your Handset recognize. Anyone listening on a scanner hears no intelligible signal. In addition, to increase immunity to interference, the resulting DSS signal is not transmitted over one single frequency but instead is transmitted over a 1.3 MHz band of frequencies.
These characteristics are what make the 900 DSS different from 900 MHz Digital, 900 MHz Analog and 25 Channel 43/49 Mhz Analog cordless telephones.
Technology Explanation Performance
900 MHz DSS Digitized Voice, encoded with Random
Noise, transmitted over a range of frequencies
900 MHz Digital Digitized Voice, transmitted over
discrete frequencies, typically via FM signalling
900 MHz Analog Transmits Analog voice, typically via FM
Introduction
25 Channel (43/49 MHz Analog)
signalling Transmits Analog voice, typically via FM
signalling
BEST
GOOD
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MPORTANT TIPS
Locate the Base away from electrical equipment such as other telephones,
radios, computers, refrigerators, fluorescent lights, stereos, etc., to prevent interference. Centrally locate the Base, preferably on an upper floor.
For the best performance, do not use a power bar.
If you have another cordless phone or answering machine, attempt to
position the Base units as far away as possible from each other. The Base antenna should be in a vertical (upright) position.
➤ ➤
Your phone will NOT operate during a power failure.
For your new Mæstro 900 DSS phone to display incoming caller information, you must subscribe to a Caller Identification service from your local
telephone company. Y ou may also need to subscribe to some of the follo wing services in order to fully utilize all your 900 DSS features:
Call Waiting or Call Waiting ID, Message Waiting or Visual Message Waiting, Voice Mail
Services or Visual Voice Mail Services and 3 Way Calling. Your local telephone company may use different names for these services.
If the 900 DSS multipurpose light and message prompt are not activated when you have messages, contact your local telephone company to ensure
they have activated both the feature for messages and the “visual” message waiting feature to turn on the multipurpose light. The light will only activate when the Handset is in the Base (this conserves battery power).
Keep the Handset off the Base unless you ar e charging. This will increase the
life of the battery pack. After charging the battery pack, the Handset may be warm to the touch.
This is normal, do not be concerned. Note that the power adapter will also feel warm to the touch if it has been plugged in for a while; again, there is no need for concern.
Turn the Power Saver Option on (page 11) for maximum Standby and Talk time.
You will consume more Standby time when you operate or leave the Handset at an extreme range from the Base.
If the Handset displays the message “Out of range”, see page 29 "The Handset display shows
The Security code automatically changes when the Handset is placed in the Base.
Your Handset will have a greater range in a wooden dwelling rather than a concrete or metal dwelling.
Out of range
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Important Tips
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H
ANDSET
Handset/Ringer Volume -
Press bottom for lower
volume; press top for higher
volume (page 25).
Mute - Press so callers
cannot hear you; press again
when you wish them to
hear you (page 13).
Mute
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Options - Press to access
the Options list (page 10).
Call Waiting* - While on a call and
the Call Waiting tone sounds, press
to answer (page 15).
Directory - Press to view saved
names and numbers (page 19).
Delete - Press to remove
entries when displayed in the
Callers List, Directory,
Redial List or Services List.
Save - Press to confirm changes and store names and numbers in
the Directory or Services List.
Talk - Press to answer calls and
dial numbers appearing on the
display or when display is blank
for dial tone.
Handset
Hold - Press once to place a call
on Hold; press again to take a call
off Hold. Also used to add a
pause when entering Directory
items.
Press any key to answer a call!
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*Telephone company subscription or cost may apply.
Battery cover - Slide cover down to replace battery pack.
Antenna
Multipurpose Light -
When the Handset is in the Base, flashes at various speeds or lights solid to indicate the status of a call (page 28).
Callers* - Press to display the names/ numbers stored in the Callers List (page 17).
Direction arrows ­Press Up/Down arrows
Call Waiting
CallersDirectory
to scroll through lists. Use the left arrow to edit entries and the right arrow to view further
Save
RedialDelete
GoodbyeTalk
display information. Redial - Press to access
list of outgoing numbers
ABC
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PQRS
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Hold
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Services
Flash
DEF
2
(page 14).
Goodbye - Press to end calls and exit lists.
Dial pad - Enter names, numbers and special characters.
Services* - When Handset is idle, press
to access a list of telephone company
services (page 21).
Flash - Used with Call Waiting* and
3 Way Calling* while on a call.
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Handset key - (not labeled) Use to locate the Handset (page 23).
B
ASE
Handset cradle - Place the
Handset, with the display facing you, in the Base to
charge.
Charging contacts ­Place the Handset into
the Base so that both
the Handset and Base
contacts touch.
Stand - Use to stand the telephone upright on a desk. Remove for wall mounting.
Base
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1 Route line cord through
the small hole on the back of the stand.
3 Attach the
stand to Base by inserting the stand clips into Base holes.
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NSTALLATION
2 Plug the end of
the line cord into the back of the Base.
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1 Slide the stand forward
to lock into position.
4 Place power
cord through left clip and top left channel.
2 Route the line cord
through the top clip and
right channel on the
back of the stand.
3 Insert
the small end of the
power adapter into the
Base through the stand. Turn the power cord counter clock­wise to lock into position.
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2 Place the cover over the
battery compartment. Press down and slide the cover forward to close.
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1 Connect the battery pack to the
Handset and insert the battery pack into the Handset.
1 Plug the other end of
the line cord into a wall jack.
3 Place the Handset into the Base and charge
for at least 10 hours. The display may remain blank for up to
10 minutes when charging a dead battery.
2 Plug the large end of the
power adapter into a nearby electrical outlet.
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ALL MOUNTING
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4 Line up the
mounting lug positions on the back of the Base with those on the wall mount plate. Plug the line cord into the wall jack. Slip the Base onto the lugs and slide down to lock.
1 Insert a short line cord, 9 in/23 cm or
less (not supplied) into back of Base.
2 Ensure that the
line cord is tightly and neatly coiled in the back compart-
ment of the Base
before hanging.
3 Insert
small end of power cord into back of Base and plug power adapter into a nearby electrical outlet.
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Installation
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1 Remove wall
mount tab.
2 Rotate tab
180 degrees.
3 Reinsert tab. The
Handset can now
hang from this tab.
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HARGING THE BATTERY
CHARGING STANDBY TIME
The First Time...
When you first setup your Mæstro 900 DSS, you must charge your Handset for at least 10 hours. Place the Handset into the Base, with the display facing up, to charge.
Every Time After...
When your battery is low and you are on a call, a prompt will appear and a tone will sound, letting you know you should end your call and recharge immediately.
Place the Handset into the Base, with the display facing you — ensure that the Handset and Base contacts touch.
CCCChhhhaaaarrrrggggiiiinnnngg
Handset’s display (the messages
MMMMeeeessssssssaaaaggggeeee WWWWaaaaiiiittttiiiinnnngg
the charging message).
to leave the Handset in the Base for at least 10 hours to charge.
hint:
— The display may remain blank
for approximately 10 minutes, every time you charge a dead battery.
— Your Handset will be warm to
the touch after charging—this is normal.
The message
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will appear on the
NNNNeeeewwww CCCCaaaalllllllleeeerrrrss
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or
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will over ride
It’s best
You may receive up to 7 days of standby battery time* when the battery pack is fully charged and the Power Saver option is ON (see “PowerSaver ON/OFF” on page 11).
Battery hints:
— Always charge the Handset
for at least 10 hours.
— Place the Handset in the Base,
with the display facing you.
— For the best performance, let
the battery pack run down until the
Low battery
message appears before recharging. This will maximize the life of the battery pack.
— When the Handset is in the
Base and the red multipurpose light is lit solid, charging time will be longer.
* Standby time will be reduced by talking on the Handset or Handset ringer activation from incom­ing calls. Standby and Talk time will be shorter if the Handset is used at long range from the Base owing to the higher transmit power levels required.
Charging the Battery
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OPTIONS
— On the side of the Handset press the
Options List. Press
— Use
] or [ to move through the list or enter the number of the
g
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to exit the list.
key to access the
Option you wish to customize to go directly to it (e.g., 01, 02...).
— Press
to change an item.
— A flashing will appear beside items currently set. — Follow the instructions on the display to change any of the Options.
01 LANGUAGE
Choose to view the display in English or Spanish.
LEAR MESSAGE
02
(when subscribing to Voice Mail Services
from your local telephone company)
Choose Clear if the display shows Message Waiting and there are no more messages in your voice mail box.
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04 COMPRESS* ON/OFF
Combine calls from the same number into one Callers List entry. When this option is ON, the Callers List shows 1x, indicating that that number has called you once. Each time that particular number calls again, the count will increase by one (up to 9x). The time is also updated and the call is moved to the end of the list. When this option is OFF, each incoming call, whether from the same number or not, will appear
03 CALL LOG*
separately in the Callers List.
Choose to log all incoming calls, only unanswered calls or no calls at all in the Callers List.
Options
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05 CALL LIGHT ON/OFF
Turn this Option ON to have the Handset light flash to indicate when you have new calls. The light will only flash when the Handset is in the Base.
* You may be required to subscribe to
specific telephone company services. Contact your local telephone company for more information.
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06 POWERSAVER ON/OFF
10 AREA CODES
When this option is ON, your Handset’s dial pad and display will stay lit for less time, thereby saving battery life.
07 EXTENSION IN USE
Turn this option OFF only if the message Extension in use appears when no extension telephone is off-hook.
08 CALL WAITING*
Set this Option as follows. If you subscribe to Call Waiting, set Call WtgID to off. If you subscribe to Call Waiting ID, set CallWtgID to on. Your local telephone company may use different names for Call Waiting and Call Waiting ID. If you do not subscribe to any Call Waiting service set CallWtgID to off.
Area codes are shown for incoming calls and in the Callers List. The Mæstro 900 DSS lets you block the display of up to three local area codes. This is useful in locations where area codes are not necessary in order to dial a long distance number or where an area code cannot be used when dialing local numbers. You may enter one, two, three or no codes (up to 7 digits each).
11 LONG DISTANCE
A long distance prefix (usually the number 1) may be entered in order to make long distance calls from the Callers List. Once a number has been entered in this option, simply press
< when in the Callers List to
insert the long distance prefix in front of the telephone number displayed (prior to dialing). See "Saving from the Callers List to the Directory" on page 18.
09 TIME/DATE
Enter the current time and date (using the 12 or 24 hour system). If you subscribe to Caller ID or Call Waiting ID, the time and date will automatically be set when you receive a call.
* You may be required to subscribe to
specific telephone company services. Contact your local telephone company for more information.
Options
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OPTIONS DISPLAY
Option number (01 through 11)
Option title
Flashing check
mark indicates that this Option (English) is currently selected
Option choice
Press to move to the next Option in the list
Options
01 Language
]=Next
*=Change
Press to see how this Option is currently set or to change that setting
In English?
]=Next
Press to move to Spanish
*=Choose
Press to select
the displayed language
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MAKING & ANSWERING CALLS
MAKING CALLS
Your Mæstro 900 DSS lets you view a number before you dial, helping to prevent dialing errors.
1 Enter the number using the dial
pad. If you make a mistake, use
< or > and nd to
remove numbers before enter­ing again.
2 Press
t to dial the
displayed number.
ANSWERING CALLS
To answer a call, press any key on the front of the Handset. If a caller's name/number is available, it will be displayed after the first ring*.
hint:
— To log a call (including Call
Waiting calls), Option 03 must be appropriately set.
— If a call comes in while the
Handset is in the Base, picking up the Handset will automatically answer the call; returning the Handset to the Base will disconnect the call.
— Press
* You may be required to subscribe to
specific telephone company services. Contact your local telephone company for more information.
g to end a call.
Muting Incoming or Outgoing Calls
While on a call, press the
m key on the side of the
Handset so that callers cannot hear you. When you wish for the caller to hear you, simply press
m again.
Holding calls
You can place a call on hold by simply pressing the Retrieve a held call by pressing
˙ again or picking up
another extension in your home. You must retrieve your held call within 15 minutes or the call will automatically be disconnected. You can also disconnect a held call by placing the Handset into the Base.
Preferred Name Match*
With Preferred Name Match, your Mæstro 900 DSS displays incoming names as you've entered them in the Directory and not as the telephone company transmits them.
˙ key.
hint:
— The match is made starting
from the end of the Directory entry, so a long distance prefix and/or an area code will not affect the matching process.
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REDIAL
REDIAL
The Mæstro 900 DSS Redial List remembers the last 5 numbers you dialed. The last number you dialed will always be the first number displayed in the list. When 5 numbers are in the list, the oldest number will be removed when another number is dialed.
Making a call using Redial 1 Press
2 Press 3 Press
Note: Press
r. [ or ] to move to the
number you wish to dial.
t.
r or
g to exit from the
Redial List when not on a call.
Deleting a Redial List Item 1 Press
2 Press 3 Press
Note: It is not possible to delete
r. [ or ] to move to the
number you wish to delete.
d twice to re-
move the call from the list.
the entire Redial List at once.
Saving from the Redial List to the Directory
You can save a previously dialed number to your Directory.
1 Press 2 Use
3 Press
4 Press
r.
[ or ] to move to the num-
ber you wish to save to the Di­rectory.
s.
If a name is already entered, the Saved: Directory prompt will be displayed and you are done. If a name is required, the Enter Name> prompt will be displayed. Enter the name using the dial pad (see “Names, Numbers and Characters” on page 24).
s again to
confirm.
Redial
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CALL WAITING ID*
CALL WAITING ID
Call Waiting ID allows you to view the name/number of a second incoming call. Switch between the two callers by pressing
C
when you hear the unique tone. The display will indicate which caller you’re speaking to by showing the name/number of that caller—no matter how many times you switch between the callers!
Option 08, CallWtgID must be set to on (see “Call Waiting*” on page 11).
Answering a Call Waiting ID Call
While on a call and the Call Waiting tone sounds:
1 Look at the display to determine
if you wish to answer the call.
2 Press
C to speak with
the other caller. The first caller is placed on hold.
3 Press
C again to return
to the first caller. The second caller is placed on hold.
4 To end a call, one of the callers
must hang up.
Note: You may switch between
callers as often as you like.
hint:
— Pressing the f key
will also allow you to switch between callers.
— You may switch between
callers as often as you like.
— The name and number of a
Call Waiting caller will not be displayed when an extension phone is in use.
Call Waiting ID
* You may be required to subscribe to
specific telephone company services. Contact your local telephone company for more information.
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1 The Call Waiting tone
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1 Press
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with Caller Two.
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C again to
switch back to Caller One.
hint:
— You may switch between callers as often as you like by pressing
C or f.
— You must subscribe to the appropriate service from your telephone
company and Option 08, CallWtgID must be on.
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CALLERS LIST
Press the c key on the Handset to access the Callers List. Up to 30 incoming calls may be stored in the list. This valuable feature helps you organize your calls by monitoring their status. Easy to understand messages and icons keep you informed about who called, when they called, how often they tried to reach you, and even if you returned the call!
USING THE CALLERS LIST*
Although the display will guide you through all functions, the following will assist you in using the Callers List. — You must subscribe to a
service from your telephone company in order for a name and number to be displayed.
— Press
[ or ] to move through
the Callers List. If ... appears on the Handset’s display, press
> to view further information
on that call.
XX New Callers appears
when the Handset is idle, indicating the number of new or unviewed calls.
— Dial a call automatically by
pressing Handset when the name/ number is on the display.
— When the list is full, the oldest
call is deleted to make room for the newest call. The number of calls removed is shown on the display: Calls bumped=XX.
— Use
a Callers List number to your Directory.
t on the
s to quickly add
— Erase individual callers from
the list by pressing twice when the name/number is on the display.
— Erase all callers by pressing
d
d twice when
Callers list=XX is displayed.
— Use
Dialing from the Callers List
1 Press 2 Press
3 Press
* You may be required to subscribe to
g or c
to exit the list when not on a call.
c. [ or ] to find and display
the caller's name/number.
t.
specific telephone company services. Contact your local telephone company for more information.
Callers List
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Saving from the Callers List to the Directory
You can save a name and number from the Callers List and store it in your Directory. Directory entries are not bumped when the list is full.
You can add a long distance prefix and/or an area code prior to saving. See the next section for more information.
When a Callers List name/number is displayed:
1 Press
s.
2 Use the dial pad to enter a name
if one does not already exist (see “Names, Numbers and Characters” on page 24) and press
s.
.
CALLERS LIST DISPLAY*
Dialing Long Distance numbers from the Callers List
When a long distance prefix (LDP) is entered in Option 11 (page 11) and an area code(s) in Option 10 (page 11), you need only press < once, to automatically add both the long distance prefix and area code in front of the Callers List number on the display.
If you only require the long distance prefix, press < and then ] to add just the long distance prefix in front of the Callers List number.
Press < then ] and then ] again to display just the Callers List number.
Press
t to dial out the
number once it is displayed as you wish.
Callers List
Status of call in the log
New Call Waiting call Answered Call Waiting call Unviewed call Unviewed Call Waiting call
Note: See page 26 and page 28 for more information on messages and icons.
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Indicates you returned this call Indicates you answered this call when it first came in
Placement of call in the list
XXX XXXXXX 02
Jan 1 12:53 AM
555-1234
Date and time of incoming call
Name of caller , Unknown name or Private name may
be displayed
Number of caller ,
Unknown num.
or Private num. may be displayed
Number of times this number has called you
(Option 04 ON)
Indicates that the call was from a long distance
number. (This service may not be available everywhere.)
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DIRECTORY
Pressing the D key on the Handset allows you to access the Directory. The Directory lets you store any 30 names and numbers you choose. Read the following instructions or press display prompts to view, save, change, enter or delete items.
D and follow the
USING THE DIRECTORY
— Press
[ or ] to move through
the Directory. If ... appears on the Handset’s display, press
> to view further information
on that item.
— Once in the Directory, use the
keypad to move to the Directory section which begins with that letter (see "Names, Numbers and Characters" on page 24 for instructions on using the keypad’s alpha and numeric features).
— Telephone numbers ma y be 24
digits long.
— Names may be letters,
numbers or a combination of both.
— Names may be 16 characters
long and are stored alphabetically by the first letter entered.
— A number can be stored by
itself, but a name without a number cannot.
— Directory entries are sorted
by the first character only.
— Erase entries by pressing
d twice when the
name/number is on the display.
— Erase all items by pressing
d twice when
XX items in the
Directory is displayed.
— Press
— Use
— Enter a 1 second pause (useful
g or D
to cancel a delete operation before deletion is confirmed.
g or D
to exit the Directory when not on a call.
when preprogramming voice mail access) by pressing
h, at the appropriate
spot, when entering items. You may enter more then one pause by repeatedly pressing
h.
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Adding an entry to the Directory
1 Press 2 Press 3 When the display shows: Enter
4 Press 5 When the display shows: Enter
6 Press
Dialing from the Directory 1 Press
2 Use 3 Press
Dialing from the Directory while on a Call
You can dial a number stored in your Directory (for example, banking card access) while on a call.
While on a call:
1 Press 2 Use
Directory
3 Press
D. s.
Number>, use the dial pad to en­ter the number.
s to confirm.
Name>, use the dial pad to enter the name (see “Names, Num­bers and Characters” on page 24).
s to confirm the
entry.
D.
[ or ] to find and display
the number you wish to dial.
t.
D.
[ or ] to find and display
the number you wish to dial.
t when the num-
ber is displayed.
Editing a Directory entry 1 Press
2 Use
3 Press
D.
[ or ] to find and display
the name/number you wish to edit.
< to enter edit mode.
The display shows:
]=Next *=Change
4 If you wish to edit the name
press *. If you wish to edit the number, press
- Use
< or > to move over the
name or number
- use
d to remove let-
ters or numbers
5 Press
s when you have
finished editing the name and/or the number.
] and then *.
hint:
— Press g at any time to
exit from the Directory without making any changes.
— Once in the Directory, you
may also use the keypad to move to the Directory section which begins with that letter.
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SERVICES LIST
USING THE SERVICES LIST*
The Services List is accessible using the shared Services/Flash key on the Handset. Various telephone company feature codes may be preprogrammed in this key for your convenience. The Services List may only be used when the Handset is idle (the Flash key is active during calls). In order to activate a Services List feature, it must be dialed as an outgoing call.
Accessing the Services List
When the Handset is idle: 1 Press the shared Services/Flash
key to access the list.
2 Use 3 Press
[ or ] to move to the
desired feature.
t to dial the
feature.
hint:
Saving a Feature Code to the Services List
When your Handset is idle: 1 Press the shared Services/Flash
key.
2 Use
3 Press 4 When the display shows: Enter
5 Press 6 When the display shows: Enter
7 Press
[ or ] to move to where
you want to add the service in the list.
s.
Number>, use the dial pad to en­ter the desired feature code.
s to confirm.
Name>, use the dial pad to enter the name of the feature (see “Names, Numbers and Charac­ters” on page 24).
s to confirm the
entry.
hint:
— Press g at an ytime to
end a Services List call.
— Press the shared Services/Flash
key and then use the dialpad to enter the number of the feature (1 to 6) to automatically dial it.
— The available services are often
explained at the front of your local telephone book.
* Contact your telephone company
regarding any charges for feature use.
— A Services List code can be up
to 24 digits long.
— Each Services List item retains
its unique position in the list— no matter how often you rename it or even if you delete other items in the list.
— If Call Forwarding is
programmed as a service, it cannot be cancelled until you execute the Cancel Call Forwarding service.
Services List
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Editing the Services List
When your Handset is idle: 1 Press the shared Services/Flash
key.
2 Use 3 Press
[ or ] to find and display
the Feature you wish to edit.
< to enter edit mode.
The display will show:
]=Next *=Change
4 If you wish to edit the feature
name, press *. If you wish to edit the service code, press
- Use
< or > to move over the
code or name
- use
d to remove let-
ters or numbers
5 Press
s when you have
finished editing the name and/or the number.
] and *.
Voice Mail Service
— Some service providers may
preprogram your Services list with an entry for Messages or V oicemail. The entry will hav e a name but not a number programmed. In this case, you need only edit the entry to add your voicemail number and password. If a voicemail feature is not preprogrammed, you can easily add this feature as a new entry, with whatever name and telephone number you choose.
Services List
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SPECIAL FEATURES
HANDSET LOCATOR
To locate your Handset, simply press the Handset key on the Base. Your Handset will ring. Follow the sound to locate the Handset. You must press
g or
t on the Handset to end
the locating sound.
hint:
— The Handset ke y is not labeled
on the Base (see "Base" on page 5).
TIMING CALLS
The duration of an incoming call is displayed while the call is in progress. The elapsed time of an incoming call is not retained.
The Callers List will retain the time and date that you received a call. If the compress option is on (page
10), the latest call’s time and date will be displayed.
Special Features
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NAMES, NUMBERS AND CHARACTERS
Both numeric and alpha characters are programmed into each dial pad key. Review the following hints to help you successfully enter names, numbers, and special characters.
If the second letter you wish to enter is on the same key or is the same letter, press different key, simply press that key the required number of times. Press to add a space. Press case. The first letter of each word after a space is automatically capitalized.
> before entering the second letter. If the next letter is on a
[ to change to upper case; press ] to change to lower
LETTER CHART
To enter specific letters, numbers or special characters, review the following table and example.
space
& ‘ (
D E F é è 3
J K L 5
P Q R S 7
W X Y Z 9
·
*
Names, Numbers and Characters
Example:
To enter the name Debbie:
) , - . 1
A B C á à ç 2
¤
G H I í ì 4
M N O ó ò ñ 6
T U V ú ù 8
°
0
#
£
>
1 Press 3 once (=D - automatically capitalized) 2 Since e is on the same key as D, press 3 Press 2 twice (=b) 4 Since b needs to be entered twice, press 5 Press 4 three times (=i) 6 Press 3 twice (=e)
> and then press 3 twice (=e)
> and then press 2 twice (=b)
hint:
— Letters and numbers are printed directly onto the Handset keys;
special characters are not.
— If letters display as lower case letters when entering names, use
switch to CAPITAL letters. When entries are in CAPITAL letters, use
] to switch to lower case.
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VOLUME CONTROL
HANDSET
Ringer Volume—Adjust when Handset is Idle
Use the key, located on the side of the Handset, to adjust the Ringer volume. You have three distinct levels: HIGH, LOW, and OFF. When the ringer is OFF, the message HS Ringer is OFF will be displayed. Press the top of the key to increase the level; press the bottom of the key to decrease the ringer volume.
Handset Volume—Adjust while on Calls
Use the key, located on the side of the Handset, to adjust the Handset Volume.The Handset has 8 levels of volume control. Press the bottom of the key to decrease the volume level; press the top to increase the volume level. A short tone will sound when you have reached the maximum or minimum volume level.
Hearing Boost
The highest Handset volume level has been boosted 12 dB for the convenience of the hearing impaired.
Volume Control
hint:
— The key is
used for both the Ringer Volume and Handset Volume.
— There is no ringer on the Base.
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DISPLAY MESSAGES
The following messages appear on the display. If you want to know what to do about a particular display prompt, look it up in the following table.
PROMPTS TABLE
Check phone Cord A possible problem with the line cord. Check
line cord connections.
HS Ringer is OFF You have turned your telephone ringer OFF. Extension in use Another phone in your home is off-hook. Call is on hold You have placed your call on Hold. Battery is low You must recharge the Handset. If you are on a
call, a beep will sound and this prompt will appear on the Handset.
Directory full No changes made
Message waiting Check for new messages at your Voice Mail
Saved: CCF Appears when you have saved to the Services
Charging Appears on the Handset’s display ONLY when
Microphone muted Appears when you have used the Mute key on
Display Messages
You are trying to add an item to the Directory and it is full. You will have to delete an item that you no longer require before a new item can be added.
Center (telephone company feature).
List (CCF=Custom Calling Features).
the Handset is in the Base.
the side of the Handset. Press m again to stop the muting feature.
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Out of Range
(tone sounds)
Oct 12 2:54 pm 2x This is the time and date that the call was re-
Private name/number
Redial list is empty
Unknown name/number
Calls bumped=XX A number of caller entries were bumped (re-
XX New Callers A number of new calls have been added to the
Use ] for X New Prompt for viewing new calls in the Callers List.
You have 30 seconds to move closer to the Base before you lose the call. If you were mak­ing changes in the Directory or Callers List when you went out of range, those changes are lost after 30 seconds. The message may also ap­pear if your Base has lost power or has lost con­tact with the Handset.
ceived. The 2X appears in the Callers List indi­cating that the caller called twice.
The incoming caller has requested that their name (or number) not be shown.
There is no number stored in the Redial List. Dial using the dial pad, Callers List, or Directory instead.
The telephone company is unable to provide the name (or number) of this caller.
moved) from the Callers List to make room for new callers.
Callers List since you last checked it.
Display Messages
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ICONS & LIGHTS
DISPLAY ICONS
Always appears in the Callers List indicating an unanswered Call Waiting call.
Always appears in the Callers List and indicates a new, un­viewed call.
Always appears in the Callers List and indicates an an­swered Call Waiting call.
Appears in the Callers List and indicates the number of times that number tried to reach you.
Appears in the Callers List and indicates a call is from a long distance number.*
Appears in the Callers List and indicates you have called this number back.
Appears in the Options List (flashing) and indicates that item is currently selected.
HANDSET LIGHTS
Handset in the Base
Flash once
Flash slowly
Solid Extension in use or
Handset in or out of Base
Flash quickly
You have placed the Handset into the Base.
You have a status prompt saying there is a message or new calls.
Check phone cord message is displayed.
You have an incoming call.
POWERSAVER & LIGHTS
Option 06 ON
-display and keypad stay lit for only 3 seconds after last key press
Option 06 OFF
-display and keypad stay lit for 10 seconds after last key press
* This service may not be available
from your local telephone company.
Icons & Lights
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Callers are not identified on the display.
You must subscribe to Caller ID or Call Waiting ID from your telephone company and your service must be turned on. Also, your telephone cannot display incoming information until after the first ring.
No dial tone. CC
dd
CCCCoooorrrrdd
may appear on the
display.
The line cord may not be properly attached. Check all your cord connections.
The Handset doesn’t work.
Make sure the battery is installed in the Handset properly. Ensure that the battery is charged. The Base must be plugged into a working electrical outlet as well as a telephone jack.
Not sure if the Handset is charging.
When the Handset is placed in the Base, the message Charging appears on the display. When charging a dead battery, the display may remain blank for up to 10 minutes. Also ensure that the Base and Handset contacts are clean.
CChhhheeeecccckkkk pppphhhhoooonnnneeee
When to purchase a new battery pack.
The battery pack can be recharged and reused many times. If the battery fails, even after charging for 10 hours, replace it with a new battery pack (Ni-Cd battery, 3.6V, 700 mAh, type W connector).
The Handset display shows
OOOOuuuutttt ooooffff rrrraaaannnnggggee
The Base has lost power. Check that the power adaptor is plugged in. If it's a power failure, you will lose your call. Ensure the Base is away from fluorescent lights and any electronic equipment such as other cordless phones.
The Handset continues to display OO
Disconnect the Handset battery pack and the Base power adapter for a couple of seconds. Reconnect the power adapter, reconnect the battery pack and then place the Handset into the Base. If unsuccessful, you should repeat the process.
The Handset’s display is blank.
The display may remain blank for up to 10 minutes when charging a dead battery. In addition, the Base may not be plugged in or the power may be off. Also ensure that the Handset’s battery pack is charged and properly installed.
ee
.
OOuuuutttt ooooffff rrrraaaannnnggggeeee
.
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The display indicates you have a message when there isn’t one.
Clear the display by choosing Clear in Option 02 (page 10).
There is a clicking sound on the Handset.
You may hear this noise when you are operating the Handset at an extreme range from the Base and moving around. The Mæstro 900 DSS is automatically changing channels to ensure the best reception. Once you stop moving, the clicking sound will be reduced.
The Message Waiting Light does not work.
You must subscribe to Visual Message Waiting Indication from your local service provider before the multipurpose light will flash when you have messages. As well, the Handset must be in the Base for the multipurpose light to flash.
I hear a re-occurring pulse sound while on my phone or using my answering machine.
You may be experiencing a form of interference sometimes seen with 900 MHz phones. Move your Mæstro 900 DSS Base away from all other telephones in your home and away from your answering machine. You should also avoid placing the Base near a radio or television.
The Handset and power adapter are warm to the touch.
Troubleshooting
It is normal for the Handset to be warm after sitting in the Base to charge. This should not cause concern. The power adapter will also feel warm—this is normal.
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GLOSSARY
Caller ID
A service provided by your telephone company which displays the incoming callers name and/or telephone number (when available). A subscription fee is usually required. May also be known as Call Identification, Call Display or Calling Line Identification (CLID).
Callers List
A list where an incoming caller’s name and number (when available from your telephone company) is stored. When the list is full, the oldest name/telephone number is removed. You are generally required to subscribe to a telephone company service such as Caller ID or Call Waiting ID.
Call Waiting
A service provided by your telephone company which alerts you to a second, incoming call while on a call. A subscription fee is usually required.
Call Waiting ID
A service provided by your telephone company which displays the Call Waiting caller’s name and/ or telephone number. A subscription fee is usually required. May also be known as Caller ID on Call Waiting, Visual Call Waiting or Call Waiting Deluxe.
Base
The device and stand in which the Handset rests to charge.
Directory
A list where any names and telephone numbers you choose may be permanently stored.
Digital Spread Spectrum (DSS)
A method of encoding and transmitting voice signals.
Handset
The device used to make and receive calls or access lists.
Long Distance Prefix (LDP)
Traditionally the number 1, and is used to make long distance calls. Overseas calls would use a series of numbers for the LDP.
Message Waiting
A service provided by your local telephone company in which a signal is sent to your phone indicating that you have a message. A subscription fee is usually required.
Options
A list of functions, preprogrammed into your phone, which you may change to control how your phone works.
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Range
The amount of distance that you may have between your Handset and your Base while still maintaining contact.
Services
Your telephone company provides many useful services for which you are usually charged on a per use basis. Some common services are, Voice Mail, Call Forwarding, Call Return and Call Trace. The front section of your local telephone book generally provides information on any services available in your area.
Services code
The two- or three-digit code which your local telephone company assigns to activate a particular service.
Security code
One of 16 million codes, known only to the Base and Handset, which ensures privacy.
Standby time
The amount of time that your Handset may remain out of the Base, not being used.
Talk time
Glossary
The amount of time available to make and receive calls or view and modify lists before recharging.
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HANDSET & BASE
SPECIFICATIONS
POWER REQUIREMENTS
• Base Power Adaptor: 9 Vdc/350 mA, 60 Hz, 10W
• Handset Battery Pack: Ni-cd, 3.6V, 700 mAh, type W connector
• Handset Charge Time: 10 hours
• Handset Standby Time: 7 days*
• Handset T alk Time: 4 hours*
• Operating Frequency: 20 Channels, autoscanning, 902-928 MHz
* Standby and Talk Time will be reduced by talking on the Handset or Handset ringer activation from incoming calls.
MEMORY
• Callers List: 30 incoming calls
• Directory: 30 programmable entries
• Redial List: 5 outgoing calls
• Services List: 6 entries, some may be preprogrammed
SIZE
• Handset: 18.5 x 5.8 x 4 cm 6 1/4 x 2 3/8 x 1 5/8 inch
• Base: 22.3 x 17 x 4.8 cm 8 3/4 x 6 5/8 x 2 inch
• Packaged: 8 x 15 x 38 cm 3 1/8 x 9 3/4 x 13 inch
WEIGHT
• Handset with battery: 260 g, 9.1 oz
• Base with stand: 312 g, 11 oz
• Packaged: 1100 g, 37.3 oz
CLEANING & CARE
DONT USE...
solventsalcoholacetonebleachammoniaany harsh chemicalsany other liquids or spray
cleaners directly on phone
DO USE...
a damp cloth to wipe plastic
parts
Specifications
a clean dry cloth to wipe the
Base and Handset charge contacts
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L
IMITED WARRANTY
Aastra Telecom warrants this product against defects and malfunctions during a one (1) year period from the date of original purchase. If there is a defect or malfunction, Aastra Telecom shall, at its option, and as the exclusive remedy, either repair or replace the telephone set at no charge, if returned within the warranty period. If replacement parts are used in making repairs, these parts may be refurbished, or may contain refurbished materials. If it is necessary to replace the telephone set, it may be replaced with a refur­bished telephone of the same design and color. If it should become necessary to repair or replace a defective or malfunctioning telephone set under this warranty, the provisions of this warranty shall apply to the repaired or replaced telephone set until the expiration of ninety (90) days from the date of pick up, or the date of shipment to you, of the repaired or replacement set, or until the end of the original warranty period, whichever is later. Proof of the original purchase date is to be pro­vided with all telephone sets returned for warranty repairs.
E
XCLUSIONS
Aastra Telecom does not warrant its telephone sets to be compatible with the equipment of any particular telephone company. This warranty does not extend to damage to products resulting from improper installation or operation, alteration, acci­dent, neglect, abuse, misuse, fire or natural causes such as storms or floods, after the telephone is in your possession. Aastra Telecom shall not be liable for any inciden­tal or consequential damages, including, but not limited to, loss, damage or expense directly or indi­rectly arising from the customers use of or inability to use this telephone, either separately or in com­bination with other equipment. This paragraph, however, shall not apply to consequential dam­ages for injury to the person in the case of tele­phones used or bought for use primarily for personal, family or household purposes. This warranty sets forth the entire liability and obli­gations of Aastra Telecom with respect to breach
Warranty
of warranty, and the warranties set forth or limited herein are the sole warranties and are in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, including warranties or fitness for particular purpose and merchantability.
W
ARRANTY
W
ARRANTY REPAIR SERVICES
Should the set fail during the warranty period;
In North America
1611 for further information.
America
return instructions. You will be responsible for shipping charges, if an y. When you return this telephone for warranty ser­vice, you must present proof of purchase.
A
Aastra Telecom offers ongoing repair and support for this product. This service provides repair or replacement of your Aastra Telecom product, at Aastra Telecom's option, for a fixed charge. You are responsible for all shipping charges. For further information and shipping instructions;
, contact your sales representative for
FTER WARRANTY SERVICE
In North America
mation number: 1-800-574-1611. contact your sales representative.
Note:
Repairs to this product may be made only
by the manufacturer and its authorized agents, or by others who are legally authorized. This restric­tion applies during and after the warranty period. Unauthorized repair will void the warranty.
R
ECYCLING NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES
Nickel-Cadmium batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your unwanted batteries to your nearest recycling cen­ter for recycling or proper disposal.
Note
: In some areas the disposal of nickel-cad­mium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.
Caution
: Do not handle damaged or leaking bat-
teries.
, please call 1-800-574-
, contact our service infor-
Outside North America
NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
Outside North
,
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INDEX
A
Answering
calls
13
Answering machine 30 Area Codes option 11 Assistance 34
B
Base
description installation 6
specifications 33 Battery is low message 26 Battery pack
charging
cover 4
installing 7
replacing 29
5, 31
7, 9
C
Call Forwarding Service 32 Call is on hold message 26 Call Light option 10 Call Waiting 31
Options 16
switching callers 15 Call Waiting ID 15, 16, 31 Caller ID 31 Callers List
area codes
bumped calls 17
compressing 10
deleting 17
dialing from 17
display 18
icons 28
logging calls 10
11
long distance 18 saving to Directory 18 timing calls 23
Calls
answering Call Waiting 15, 16, 31 Call Waiting ID 15, 16, 31 display not working 29 ending 13 logging 10, 13 long distance 11 making 13 Redial List 14 switching callers 15
timing 23 Calls bumped message 17, 27 Capital letters 24 CCF list full message 26 Change Callers option 10 Characters, entering 24 Charging 7
battery 9
contacts 5
time 33
Charging message 26 Check Phone Cord message 26,
13
29
Cleaning and care 33 Clear Message Waiting option 10 Compress Callers List option 10 Cord routing 6 Current options 10
Index
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D
E
Date option 11 Deleting
Callers List items Directory items 19 Redial List items 14
Services List items 21 Dial tone not working 29 Dialing
calls
13
from the Callers List 17
from the Directory 20
from the Redial List 14
from the Services List 21
long distance calls 18 Digital Spread Spectrum 31 Direction arrows 4 Directory
adding pause
deleting entries 19
dialing from 20
dialing while on a call 20
editing 20
entering names 24
name match 13
saving from Callers List 18
saving from Redial List 14
special characters 24 Directory full message 26 Disconnecting calls 13 Display
Index
for Callers List
icons 28
messages 26
not working 29 DSS 31
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18
17
Editing
Directory entries
Services List items 22 Ending calls 13 English 10
Enter Name> prompt 21 Enter Number> prompt 20, 21
Entering
a pause
names and numbers 24
special characters 24 Erasing the Callers List 17 Extension in use message 26 Extension in use option 11
19
20
F
Feature codes
saving
21
Services List 21 Features 23 Finding the handset 23 First charge 9
H
Handset
description
display not working 29
lights 28
locating 13, 23
messages 26
not working 29
reception 29, 30
specifications 33
static 30
warm 3, 9, 30
4, 31
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Hearing aid compatibility 25 Hold 4, 13, 15, 26 HS Ringer OFF message 26
I
Icons 28 Important tips 3 Installation 6, 8, 9
battery 7 cord routing 6 desk mount 6
handset 7 Interference 30 items in the Directory mes-
sage
19
L
Language option 10 Letter chart 24 Lights 4, 28
not working 30 Locating Handset 13, 23 Logging
Callers List
calls 10, 13 Long distance 11
calls 18
icon 28
prefix 11 Long Distance Prefix (LDP) 13, 18 Lower case letters 24
17
M
Making calls 13 Memory specifications 33 Message waiting 10, 30, 31
light not working 30
Message waiting message 10,
26
Messages 26 Multipurpose light 4
N
Names
displaying entering 24
upper/lower case 24 New Callers message 17, 27 Numbers, entering 24
13
O
Options 31
list 10, 12, 13
long distance 11 Out of range message 27, 29
P
Pause, entering 19 Phone cord, installing 6 Power
adapter warm
adaptor 7
cord, installing 6
requirements 33
Saver option 11
standby 9 Preferred Name Match 13 Private name/number message
3, 30
27
Problem solving 29, 30 Prompts table 26
Index
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R
T
Range 32 Redial List 14
deleting items 14 saving to Directory 14
Redial list is empty message
27
Repair 34 Returns 34
S
Saved Directory message 14 Saving
battery power Directory 20
Security 2
code 32
Services List
charges code 32 editing 22 explanation 32
saving 21 Setting options 10 Setup 6, 8, 9 Solving problems 29, 30 Spanish 10 Special characters, entering 24 Special Features 23 Stand 5 Standby time 3, 9, 32, 33
Index
Static 30 Subscribed services 3 Switching callers 15
21
10
Talk time 32 Technical assistance 34 Time option 11 Timing calls 23 Troubleshooting 29, 30
pulse sound 30
U
Unknown name/number message
27
Uppercase letters 24
V
Voice Mail
preprogramming Services 10, 32
Volume 25
19
W
Warranty 34
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If you’ve read this owner’s manual and consulted the Troubleshooting section and still have problems, please call 1-800 574-1611 for technical assistance.
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™Mæstro 900 DSS is a trademark of Aastra Telecom ©Copyright 1998
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