ATON C29 User Manual

Aton C29

User Guide

Cover_Aton C29_en.indd 1 22.4.2009 9:12:34 Uhr

Aton_C29_EN.book Page 3 Monday, June 22, 2009 4:04 PM

1

Table of Contents

1 Important Safety Instructions ... 3

2 First steps ................................... 4

2.1 Check the package contents.............. 4

2.2 Setting up the telephone unit ............. 5

2.3 Connecting the telephone unit ........... 5

2.4 Useful tips for using this manual ........ 5

3 About the phone......................... 6

3.1 Key features of the phone.................. 6

3.2 The phone at a glance ....................... 7

3.3 Screen display at a glance................. 8

3.4 Default Settings.................................. 8

4 Calls.............................................9

4.1 Answer a call...................................... 9

4.2 Make a call......................................... 9

4.3 End a call ......................................... 11

4.4 Recall ............................................... 11

4.5 Redial List ........................................ 11

4.6 Caller List ......................................... 12

4.7 Call the COMBOX............................ 13

5 Phonebook ............................... 14

5.1 Review Phonebook Entry................. 14

5.2 Add a new Phonebook Entry ........... 15

5.3 Delete all Phonebook Entries........... 15

6 Direct Memory.......................... 16

6.1 Add a new Direct Memory entry....... 16

6.2 Dial a Direct Memory ....................... 16

6.3 Edit a Direct Memory ....................... 17

6.4 Delete a Direct Memory ................... 17

7 Volume Settings....................... 17

7.1 Volume control................................. 17

7.2 Mute and Unmute the phone ........... 18

8 Writing and editing text........... 18

9 Sending and Receiving SMS ... 20

9.1 Write an SMS (and send/

store it)............................................. 20

9.2 Inbox ................................................ 21

9.3 Outbox ............................................. 23

9.4 Draft ................................................. 25

9.5 SMS Settings ................................... 26

Aton_C29_EN.book Page 1 Monday, June 22, 2009 4:04 PM

2

Table of Contents

10 Menu Overview.........................28

11 Audio Settings.......................... 32

11.1 Ring Sounds.....................................32

11.2 Ring Level ........................................32

11.3 Key Tone ..........................................32

12 Phone Settings ......................... 33

12.1 Date/Time.........................................33

12.2 Contrast............................................33

12.3 Language .........................................33

12.4 Recall Time ......................................33

12.5 Reset to Default Phone Settings

and Erase Memory ...........................33

12.6 Reset to Default Phone Settings ......34

13 COMBOX Settings.................... 34

13.1 COMBOX .........................................35

14 Warranty and Support .............35

15 Swisscom Hotline .................... 36

16 Troubleshooting.......................37

Aton_C29_EN.book Page 2 Monday, June 22, 2009 4:04 PM

Important Safety Instructions

3

1 Important Safety

Instructions

Emergency Calls

Your Aton C29 has been designed to allow
emergency calls to be made in the event of a mains
failure.

To make a call:

1. Pick up the handset

2. Dial the required number

3. Have your conversation

4. Hang up

Note

Although this backup function is available for
outgoing calls, the ability to receive incoming calls
during a mains power failure cannot be guaranteed.

Safety Precautions

Warning

Read the safety precautions and the user guide
before use.
Explain their contents and the potential hazards
associated with using the telephone to your children.

!

Do not expose the telephone to humidity or any
types of liquid. To avoid the risk of electrocution,
do not open the telephone.

!

This telephone should not be used in areas
where there is a risk of explosion or gas leaks.
There is a slight possibility that this telephone
may be damaged by electrical storms. We
therefore recommend unplugging the telephone
from the line during thunderstorms.

!

Your telephone may interfere with other
electrical equipment such as televisions, radios,
radio alarms or computers if placed too close to
them. We recommend keeping it at least a meter
away from such equipment.

!

To clean the product, use a damp (not wet) cloth
or antistatic wipe. Never use a dry cloth as this
may cause a static shock.

!

Never spray cleaning fluid directly onto the
telephone.

Aton_C29_EN.book Page 3 Monday, June 22, 2009 4:04 PM

!

First steps

4

Environmental impact

At the end of its working life this device must not
under any circumstances be disposed of as normal
waste. It must be taken to a point of sale or central
collection point for electronic and electrical devices
in accordance with the Swiss Ordinance on the
Return, Taking Back and Disposal of Electrical and
Electronic Appliances (ORDEA).
The individual materials are recyclable as
indicated. By reutilising, recycling or re-using them
in any other form, you are making a major
contribution towards environmental protection.

Note

Not all of the functions described in this user guide
are available in all countries. CLIP (Calling Line
Identification Presentation), SMS (Short Message
Services), etc. are dependent on the network
provider.

2 First steps

Before starting to use the phone, read through this
section to help you set up the phone correctly.

2.1 Check the package contents

!

1 telephone base unit

!

1 handset with handset cord

!

1 adaptor with power cord

!

1 telephone line cord with Swiss connector

!

1 User Guide

!

2 etiquettes for one touch keys

!

1 plastic cover for one touch keys

Note

Carefully remove all of the contents from the
package. If there is any visible damage, or any of the
contents are missing, do not attempt to operate this
equipment.

Aton_C29_EN.book Page 4 Monday, June 22, 2009 4:04 PM

First steps

5

2.2 Setting up the telephone unit

!

Set up the telephone on a flat, non-slip surface.

!

The phone’s feet do not usually leave any marks
on surfaces. However, due to the multitude of
different varnishes and polishes used on today’s
furnishings, the occurrence of marks on the
surfaces cannot be completely ruled out.

2.3 Connecting the telephone unit

1. Plug one end of the handset cord into the

handset socket and the other end into the
socket on the underside of the base unit marked
with

2. Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the
socket on the underside of the base unit marked
with and the other end into the telephone
wall socket.

3. Plug the AC adaptor into the socket on the
underside of the base unit marked with
and the other end into the wall outlet.

4. Switch on the power to power up the phone.

2.4 Useful tips for using this
manual

2.4.1 Step-by-step instructions

In this manual, step-by-step instructions for
accessing the phone functions are condensed into
the following format:

Press

P )

Phone Setting

)

Date/Time

The arrow ) means:
Use the

! and " keys to scroll to a menu or

option and then press

e.

Therefore, the above example expanded in detail is
as follows:

1. Press

P.

2. Press

! or " until the display screen shows

the

Phone Setting

menu.

3. Press

e to select the menu.

4. Press

! or " until display screen shows the

Date/Time

option.

5. Press

e to select the option.

Aton_C29_EN.book Page 5 Monday, June 22, 2009 4:04 PM

About the phone

6

Note

The timeout is 20 seconds while in the menu setting
mode. After timeout, the phone will return to idle
mode without saving any data.
To exit from menu setting mode, press Y.

2.4.2 Entering or editing numbers

When you are prompted to enter or edit numbers:

1. Press

! or " to choose the slot where you

want to input a digit.

2. Press the number keys to enter a digit or press

X to remove the preceding digit.

2.4.3 Entering or editing names

When you are prompted to enter or edit a name:

1. Press

! or " to choose the slot where you

want to enter a letter.

2. Press the number keys corresponding to the
letters you want to enter or press

X to remove

the preceding letter.

3 About the phone

3.1 Key features of the phone

!

Display: 3 lines, 15 characters

!

4 Menu languages: English, German, French
and Italian

!

Memories: 5 memory keys and a phonebook
with up to 50 entries

!

Call duration display (appears automatically for a
few seconds during each call)

!

Caller list (incoming, missed) with 30 entries

!

Caller ID, including the caller’s name if this has
been stored in the memory

!

Redial list with 5 entries

!

5 ringer melodies

!

Ring tone volume: 5 levels or Off

!

Mute function

!

Dialling pause

!

SMS: Up to 160 characters, up to 25 messages
in Inbox/Outbox and 7 messages in Draft

Aton_C29_EN.book Page 6 Monday, June 22, 2009 4:04 PM

About the phone

7

3.2 The phone at a glance

Keys

1 Redial / P key (see “4.5 Redial List” and

“4.2.1 Manual dialling”)

2 Hotline key (see “15 Swisscom Hotline”)

3 Recall / Flash key (see “4.4 Recall”)

4 OK key

5 Menu / Up and Down key

6 Escape / Cancel key

7 Clear / Delete key

8 SMS key (see “9 Sending and Receiving

SMS”)

9 Caller list key (see “4.6 Caller List”)

10 Phonebook key (see “5 Phonebook”)

11 Loudspeaker key (handsfree)

12 Volume down key

13 Volume up key

14 Mute key

15 COMBOX key (see “4.7 Call the

COMBOX”)

16 Direct Memory Keys (see “6 Direct

Memory”)

Aton_C29_EN.book Page 7 Monday, June 22, 2009 4:04 PM

About the phone

8

3.3 Screen display at a glance

Display symbols

3.4 Default Settings

Ringer Off

Microphone Off

Loudspeaker On

Handset On

Caller List

Number of Calls

PhoneBook

COMBOX Message

Character Counter for SMS

Date/Time 01-01-09 12:00
Recall Time 100ms
Language German
Voice Prompt German
Handset Volume Level: 2
Handsfree

Level: 3

Ring Level Level: 3
Ring Sound Sound: 1
Contrast Level: 3
Hotline [phone]
COMBOX 086
SMS Centre:

Receive

062 210 000

Aton_C29_EN.book Page 8 Monday, June 22, 2009 4:04 PM

Calls

9

4Calls

This section tells you how to answer and make calls.

4.1 Answer a call

When there is an incoming call, pick up the handset
or press

J (for handsfree answering).

The call is picked up and you can begin phone
conversation.

Tip

If caller ID is available, the caller’s number will be
displayed on the screen. If the caller’s number
matches the last 6 digits of a number stored in the
Phonebook or Direct Memory, the screen will show
the caller’s name.

4.2 Make a call

There are several ways to make a phone call.

4.2.1 Manual dialling

Pick up the handset or press J (for handsfree
operation) and dial the number you want to call.

SMS Centre:
Send

062 210 000

Key Tone On
SMS Alarm Tone On
SMS Storing After Read

Aton_C29_EN.book Page 9 Monday, June 22, 2009 4:04 PM

Calls

10

The number is dialled a few seconds after the last
key press.

Note

To add a pause after any dialled digit, press

M

(e.g. for PABX access or to control ext ernal
functions).

4.2.2 Manual pre-dialling

Enter the number that you want to call, then pick up
the handset or press

J

(for handsfree operation).

The number is dialled a few seconds after the last
key press.

4.2.3 Automatic dial from Direct

Memory

A number that is stored in Direct Memory can be
automatically dialled.

Press a Direct Memory key.
OR
Pick up the handset or press J (for handsfree
operation) and press a Direct Memory key.

The number is automatically dialled out.

4.2.4 Automatic dial from
Phonebook

A number that is stored in the Phonebook can be
automatically dialled. See “5.1 Review Phonebook
Entry” and “5.1.1 Call a Phonebook Entry” for
details.

4.2.5 Automatic dial from SMS

A number can be automatically dialled from SMS
entries. See “9.2.3 Call Inbox SMS” and “9.3.3 Call
Outbox SMS” for details.

4.2.6 Automatic dial from Redial List

A number that is stored in the Redial List can be
automatically dialled. See “4.5.2 Call from Redial
List” for details.

4.2.7 Automatic dial from Caller List

A number that is stored in the Caller List can be
automatically dialled. See “4.6.2 Call a number
from the Caller List” for details.

Aton_C29_EN.book Page 10 Monday, June 22, 2009 4:04 PM

Calls

11

4.3 End a call

4.3.1 End a call

Replace the handset on the hook or press J (for
handsfree operation).

The call is ended.

4.4 Recall

This option generates a Flash signal. When you
press

d, it sends a signal to the telephone

exchange to access the different modes of
operation. For example, it provides you with a quick
way to obtain a new dial tone after completing a call.

1. During a call, press

d.

The current call is ended. The screen shows R.

2. Dial a number or press a Direct Memory button
that has a stored number.

A new call is made.

Tip

If an empty Direct Memory button is pressed, you will
be prompted to store a new number. See “6.1.1
Manually add a Direct Memory” for details.

See “12.4 Recall Time” on how to change the Recall
time.

4.5 Redial List

This option lets you review and quickly dial a
number that you had previously dialled. The redial
memory stores the last 5 dialled numbers with 24
digits for each number. If the number is over 24
digits long, the first 24 digits will be stored to
memory.

4.5.1 Review Redial List

1. Press M.

2. Press

! or " to scroll through the list.

Aton_C29_EN.book Page 11 Monday, June 22, 2009 4:04 PM

Calls

12

4.5.2 Call from Redial List

1. Press M ) Select the entry

2. Pick up the handset or press

J (for handsfree

operation).

The number is dialled out.

OR

1. Press M ) Select the entry

2. Press

e.

The screen shows

Dial

.

3. Press e again.

The unit will dial the number immediately.

Or

Turn on the handsfree in On-hook mode,
and dial the number after 3 seconds.

4.5.3 Store a Redial entry to the
Phonebook

1. Press M ) Select the entry

2. Press

e.

The screen shows

Dial

.

3. Press ! or " to select

Store to Book

.

4. Press

e.

5. You will be prompted to edit the number. When
done, press

e to save it.

6. You will be prompted to edit the name. When
done, press

e to save it.

The entry is stored in the Phonebook.

4.5.4 Delete a Redial entry

1. Press M ) Select the entry

2. Press

X .

The display screen shows

Delete?

.

3. Press e to delete the entry or Y to cancel.

4.6 Caller List

The Caller List records the last 30 entries of the
incoming calls. This option lets you review and
quickly dial a number that called you previously.

4.6.1 Review Caller List

1. Press v with the handset lifted or on hook.

2. Press

! or " to scroll through the list.

Aton_C29_EN.book Page 12 Monday, June 22, 2009 4:04 PM

Calls

13

4.6.2 Call a number from the Caller
List

1. Press v ) Select the entry

2. Pick up the handset or press

J (for handsfree

operation).

The number is dialled out.

OR

1. Press v ) Select the entry

2. Press

e.

The screen shows

Dial

.

3. Press e again.

The unit will dial the number immediately.

Or

Turn on the handsfree in On-hook mode,
and dial the number after 3 seconds.

4.6.3 Store a Caller List entry to the
Phonebook

1. Press v ) Select the entry

2. Press

e.

The screen shows

Dial

.

3. Press ! or " to select

Store to Book

.

4. Press

e.

5. You will be prompted to edit the number. When
done, press

e to save it.

6. You will be prompted to edit the name. When
done, press

e to save it.

The entry is stored in the Phonebook.

4.6.4 Delete a Caller List entry

1. Press v ) Select the entry

2. Press

[X.

The display screen shows

Delete?

.

3. Press e to delete the entry or Y to cancel.

4.7 Call the COMBOX

Press and hold 1 for more than 2 seconds.

Tip

For more information about the COMBOX, see “13
COMBOX Settings”.

Aton_C29_EN.book Page 13 Monday, June 22, 2009 4:04 PM

Phonebook

14

5 Phonebook

This section tells you how to use the Phonebook.
The phone can store up to 50 phonebook entries.
Each memory can store numbers with up to 24
digits and names with up to 20 characters.

Press

u to open the Phonebook options.

5.1 Review Phonebook Entry

This option lets you view the names/numbers
saved in the Phonebook.

1. Press

u )

Review

2. Press ! or " to scroll through the list.

OR
Enter a letter using the number keys to go
directly to the first entry that begins with that
letter.

5.1.1 Call a Phonebook Entry

1. Press u )

Review

) Select the entry

2. Pick up the handset or press

J (for handsfree

operation).

The number is dialled out.

OR

1. Press u )

Review

) Select the entry

2. Press

e.

The screen shows

Dial

.

3. Press e again.

The unit will dial the number immediately.

Or

Turn on the handsfree in On-hook mode,
and dial the number after 3 seconds.

5.1.2 Edit a Phonebook Entry

1. Press u )

Review

) Select the entry

2. Press

e.

3. Edit will be displayed at the lowest line of the
screen. Press

e.

4. You will be prompted to edit the number. When
done, press

e to save it.

5. You will be prompted to edit the name. When
done, press

e to save it.

Aton_C29_EN.book Page 14 Monday, June 22, 2009 4:04 PM

Phonebook

15

5.1.3 Store a Phonebook Entry to
Direct Memory

This option lets you store a Phonebook entry into
Direct Memory (see “6 Direct Memory” for more
details about Direct Memory).

1. Press

u )

Review

) Select the entry

2. Press

e.

3. Press

! or " until

Store to Direct

appears at

the lowest line of the display screen. Press

e.

4. Press

! or " to choose a Direct Memory

number. Press

e.

5. You will be prompted to edit the number. Edit it

if you wish to, and press

e to save it.

6. You will be prompted to edit the name. Edit it if

you wish to, and press

e to save it.

The entry is stored in the Direct Memory you
selected.

5.1.4 Delete a Phonebook Entry

1. Press u )

Review

) Select the entry

2. Press

X.

The display screen shows

Delete?

.

3. Press e to delete the entry or Y to cancel.

5.2 Add a new Phonebook Entry

1. Press u )

New

2. You will be prompted to enter the phone

number. When done, press

e to save it.

3. You will be prompted to edit the name. When
done, press

e to save it.

The entry is stored in the Phonebook.

Tip

New Phonebook entries can be added from Redial
List. See “4.5.3 Store a Redial entry to the
Phonebook” for details.

5.3 Delete all Phonebook Entries

1. Press u )

Delete All?

2. Press e.

The display screen shows

Sure?

.

3. Press e to delete all entries or Y to cancel.

Aton_C29_EN.book Page 15 Monday, June 22, 2009 4:04 PM

Direct Memory

16

6 Direct Memory

Direct Memory stores number and name entries
that can be quickly accessed and automatically
dialled.

The phone comes with 5 Direct Memory keys. Each
key can store numbers with up to 24 digits and
names with up to 20 characters.

6.1 Add a new Direct Memory
entry

If a Direct Memory key does not have any entry
stored, a new entry can be added. There are 2
ways to add a new entry.

6.1.1 Manually add a Direct Memory

1. Press a Direct Memory key (that has no entry

stored).

The screen shows

New?

.

2.Press e.

3. You will be prompted to enter the number.

When done, press

e to save it.

4. You will be prompted to enter the name. When
done, press

e to save it.

6.1.2 Add a Direct Memory from

Phonebook

This option lets you store a Phonebook entry into
Direct Memory. See “5.1.3 Store a Phonebook
Entry to Direct Memory” for details.

6.2 Dial a Direct Memory

This option lets you call a number stored in Direct
Memory with just one key press.

1. Press a Direct Memory key (that has an entry
stored).

The number will be dialled out.

Aton_C29_EN.book Page 16 Monday, June 22, 2009 4:04 PM

Volume Settings

17

6.3 Edit a Direct Memory

1. Press a Direct Memory key (that has an entry

stored) for 3 seconds.

The screen shows the Direct Memory number,
phone number and name.

2.Press e.

3. You will be prompted to edit the number. When

done, press

e to save it.

4. You will be prompted to edit the name. When
done, press

e to save it.

6.4 Delete a Direct Memory

1. Press a Direct Memory key (that has an entry

stored) for 3 seconds.

The screen shows the Direct Memory number,
phone number and name.

2.Press X.

The screen shows

Delete?

.

3.Press e to delete the entry or Y to cancel.

7 Volume Settings

This section tells you how to control the volume of
the phone.

7.1 Volume control

7.1.1 Handset volume

This feature lets you adjust the volume you hear
from the handset.

1. Lift up the handset and press

p to reduce

volume or

o to increase volume.

7.1.2 Speakerphone volume

This feature lets you adjust the volume you hear
from the speakerphone.

1. When the speakerphone is in operation, press

p to reduce volume or o to increase

volume.

Aton_C29_EN.book Page 17 Monday, June 22, 2009 4:04 PM

Writing and editing text

18

7.1.3 Ringer volume

This feature lets you adjust the ringer volume when
there is an incoming call.

In idle mode or when the phone is ringing, press

p

to reduce volume or o to increase volume or

to switch off.

7.2 Mute and Unmute the phone

This feature lets you switch off the microphone so that
the other party cannot hear you.

1. During a call, press

..

Mute is activated. The appears on the top left
corner of the screen.

2. To unmute a call, press . again.

disappears.

8 Writing and editing text

The following rules apply when writing text:

!

Press ! or " to move the cursor to the right or
left.

!

Press * to switch between upper case and
lower case.

!

Press X to delete the letter/character to the left
of the cursor.

Writing an SMS or entering names

Press the corresponding key once or several times
to enter letters/characters/symbols.

1

“S pace ” - ? ! 1 , . : ; " ' < = > ( ) { } _ "

2

a b c 2 ä æ å à á â ç

3

d e f 3 è é ê ë

4

g h I 4 ì í ï

5

j k l 5 €

6

m n o 6 ñ ö ò ó ô

Aton_C29_EN.book Page 18 Monday, June 22, 2009 4:04 PM

Writing and editing text

19

Tip

When inputting letters/characters, the first letter/
character of a sentence is automatically in upper case
and the subsequent ones are in lower case. To
manually switch to upper case or lower case, press *.

7

p q r s 7 ß

8

t u v 8 ù ú û ü

9

w x y z 9

0

+ & @ 0 / % * # $ £ ¥ § ¿ ¡

#

à á â Ç

Aton_C29_EN.book Page 19 Monday, June 22, 2009 4:04 PM

Sending and Receiving SMS

20

9 Sending and Receiving

SMS

This section tells you how to use the Short
Message System (SMS) features of the phone.

The SMS service allows the transmission or
reception of text messages to other devices. One
message can have up to 160 characters. SMS
service can only be used, if the device supports the
display of the subscriber number (CLIP).

Note

Your network operator must support the SMS
function.

Important

In order to receive a SMS, it is necessary that you
have already sent at least one SMS.

The sending number 062 210 000 and receiving
number 062 210 000 for SMS centre are already
preinstalled for Swisscom.

Tip

If the phone is connected to a PBX do not forget to
enter the access code (e.g. 0) before the sending
number of the SMS centre.

See “9.5 SMS Settings” for details on how to set the
sending number and receiving number for the SMS
centre.

9.1 Write an SMS (and send/
store it)

1. Press I )

Writing SMS

2. You will be prompted to write a message. When

done, press

e.

Note

The counter on the screen displays the number of
characters entered. If the maximum length of 160
characters is reached, you cannot enter any more
characters.

Press

* to switch between upper case and lower

case.
Press

X to delete the character to the left of th e

cursor.

Aton_C29_EN.book Page 20 Monday, June 22, 2009 4:04 PM

Sending and Receiving SMS

21

3. Enter a phone number to send the SMS to.
When done, press

e.

OR
Press u or v and use ! and " to
choose an entry, and then press

e.

4. Press

e to send the SMS now, or use ! and

" to select

Store

to save the SMS to Draft. (see

“9.4 Draft”)

Note

If you are interrupted by a call while writing an SMS,
the text is automatically saved in the Draft message
list.
If your SMS is not sent successfully, it will be saved
in the Outbox, indicated with a letter

F

on the bottom

right of the screen.

9.2 Inbox

The

Inbox

stores all the SMS that you have
received. Depending on the length of each SMS, it
can store up to 25 messages. If the memory is full,
the screen shows an error message. You have to
delete some messages before you can store new
ones. (See “9.2.2 Delete Inbox SMS”)

1. Press

I )

Inbox

2. Press ! or " to scroll through the list.

Tip

In the bottom right corner, there will be a letter

A

or N

displayed.

A

means that the SMS has been read.

N

means that the SMS is unread.

Note

If the sender’s number is longer than 15 digits, only
the last 15 digits are displayed.

If the last 6 digits of the sender’s number match a
number in the

Direct Key Memory

or

Phonebook

, the

name is displayed.

9.2.1 Read Inbox SMS

1. Press I )

Inbox

) Select the entry

2. Press

e.

3.

Read

appears at the lowest line of the display

screen. Press

e.

The SMS text is displayed.

4. If the SMS is longer than one page, press ! or

" to scroll between pages.

5. Press

Y to exit.

Aton_C29_EN.book Page 21 Monday, June 22, 2009 4:04 PM

Sending and Receiving SMS

22

9.2.2 Delete Inbox SMS

1. Press I )

Inbox

) Select the entry

2. Press

e.

3. Press

! or " until

Delete

appears at the

lowest line of the display creen. Press

e.

The SMS is deleted. The next SMS will be
displayed (if any).

Tip

To set it so that

Inbox

SMS are automatically deleted

after reading, see “9.5.2 SMS Storing”.

9.2.3 Call Inbox SMS

This option lets you call the number that sent the
SMS to you.

1. Press

I )

Inbox

) Select the entry

2. Press

e.

3. Press

! or " until

CALL

appears at the lowest

line of the display screen. Press

e.

OR
Press J (for handsfree operation).

The number is dialled out.

9.2.4 Reply Inbox SMS

This option lets you reply to an Inbox SMS.

1. Press

I )

Inbox

) Select the entry

2. Press

e.

3. Press

! or " until

Reply

appears at the lowest

line of the display screen. Press

e.

This will bring you to “9.1 Write an SMS (and send/
store it)”, except that your message will be sent to
the number of the SMS sender by default.

9.2.5 Use Inbox SMS

This option lets you edit a message from the Inbox
and then send it.

1. Press

I )

Inbox

) Select the entry

2. Press

e.

3. Press

! or " until

Use

appears at the lowest

line of the display screen. Press

e.

This will bring you to “9.1 Write an SMS (and send/
store it)”, with the SMS text automatically displayed
on the screen. You may edit the text and then send/
store it.

Aton_C29_EN.book Page 22 Monday, June 22, 2009 4:04 PM

Sending and Receiving SMS

23

9.2.6 Forward Inbox SMS

This option lets you send an Inbox SMS to another
party without making any changes to the message.

1. Press

I )

Inbox

) Select the entry

2. Press

e.

3. Press

! or " until

Forwarding

appears at the

lowest line of the display screen. Press

e.

4. Enter a phone number to send the SMS to.

When done, press

e.

The SMS is sent.

Tip

You cannot edit the SMS text or choose to store the
SMS with this option.

9.2.7 Delete all Inbox SMS

This option deletes all SMS in Inbox.

1. Press

I )

Inbox

) Select the entry

2. Press

e.

3. Press

! or " until

Delete all SMS

appears at

the lowest line of the display screen. Press

e.

All Inbox SMS are deleted.

9.3 Outbox

The

Outbox

stores all the SMS that you have sent.
Depending on the length of each SMS, it can store
up to 25 messages. If the memory is full, the screen
shows an error message. You have to delete some
messages before you can store new ones. (See
“9.3.2 Delete Outbox SMS”)

1. Press

I )

Outbox

2. Press ! or " to scroll through the list.

9.3.1 Read Outbox SMS

1. Press I )

Outbox

) Select the entry

2. Press

e.

3.

Read

appear at the lowest line of the display

screen. Press

e.

The SMS text is displayed.

4. If the SMS is longer than one page, press ! or

" to scroll between pages.

5. Press

Y to exit.

Tip

To set it so that Outbox SMS are automatically
deleted after reading, see “9.5.2 SMS Storing”.

Aton_C29_EN.book Page 23 Monday, June 22, 2009 4:04 PM

Sending and Receiving SMS

24

9.3.2 Delete Outbox SMS

1. Press I )

Outbox

) Select the entry

2. Press

e.

3. Press

! or " until

Delete

appears at the

lowest line of the display screen. Press

e.

The SMS is deleted. The next SMS will be
displayed (if any).

Tip

To set it so that

Outbox

SMS are automatically

deleted after sending, see “9.5.2 SMS Storing”.

9.3.3 Call Outbox SMS

This option lets you call the number that you have
previously sent the SMS to.

1. Press

I )

Outbox

) Select the entry

2. Press

e.

3. Press

! or " until

CALL

appears at the lowest

line of the display screen. Press

e.

OR
Press J (for handsfree operation).

The number is dialled out.

9.3.4 Reply Outbox SMS

This option lets you send another SMS to the
number that you have previously sent the SMS to.

1. Press

I )

Outbox

) Select the entry

2. Press

e.

3. Press

! or " until

Reply

appears at the lowest

line of the display screen. Press

e.

This will bring you to “9.1 Write an SMS (and send/
store it)”, except that it will be sent to the number of
the SMS recipient by default.

9.3.5 Use Outbox SMS

This option lets you edit a message from the
Outbox and then send it.

1. Press

I )

Outbox

) Select the entry

2. Press

e.

3. Press

! or "until

Use

appears at the lowest

line of the display screen. Press

e.

This will bring you to “9.1 Write an SMS (and send/
store it)” with the SMS text automatically displayed
on the screen. You may edit the text and then send/
store it.

Aton_C29_EN.book Page 24 Monday, June 22, 2009 4:04 PM

Sending and Receiving SMS

25

9.3.6 Forward Outbox SMS

This option lets you send an Outbox SMS to
another party without making any changes to the
message

1. Press

I )

Outbox

) Select the entry

2. Press

e.

3. Press

! or " until

Forwarding

appears at the

lowest line of the display screen. Press

e.

4. Enter a phone number to send the SMS to.
When done, press

e.

The SMS is sent.

Tip

You cannot edit the SMS text or choose to store the
SMS with this option.

9.3.7 Delete all Outbox SMS

This option deletes all SMS in Outbox.

1. Press

I )

Outbox

) Select the entry

2. Press

e.

3. Press

! or " until

Delete All

appears at the

lowest line of the display screen. Press

e.

All Outbox SMS are deleted.

9.4 Draft

Draft stores all the SMS that you have written and
chosen to store instead of send. Depending on the
length of each SMS, it can store up to 7 draft
messages. If the memory is full, the screen shows
an error message. You have to delete some
messages before you can store new ones. (See
“9.4.3 Delete Draft SMS”)

1. Press

I )

Draft

2. Press ! or " to scroll through the list.

9.4.1 Send Draft SMS

1. Press I )

Draft

) Select the entry

2. Press

e.

3.

Send

appears at the lowest line of the display

screen.

4. Press

e.

The

Sending...

will be displayed, and the SMS is
sending now.
After completed the sending, the following text will
be displayed on LCD:

Sending Success

OR

Sending Fail

.

Aton_C29_EN.book Page 25 Monday, June 22, 2009 4:04 PM

Sending and Receiving SMS

26

Tip

You cannot use

Send

option, if this SMS is without

the sending number in draft box. You need to use the

USE

item to add the sending number.

9.4.2 Use Draft SMS

This option lets you edit a message from the Draft
message list and then send it.

1. Press

I )

Draft

) Select the entry

2. Press

e.

3.

Press ! or " until

Use

appears at the lowest line

of the display screen. Press

e

.

This will bring you to “9.1 Write an SMS (and send/
store it)” with the SMS text automatically displayed
on the screen. You may edit the text and then send/
store it.

9.4.3 Delete Draft SMS

1. Press I )

Draft

) Select the entry

2. Press

e.

3.

Press ! or " until

Delete

appears at the lowest

line of the display screen. Press

e

.

The SMS is deleted. The next SMS will be
displayed (if any).

9.5 SMS Settings

This option lets you set the SMS centre and other
SMS options.

1. Press

I )

SMS Setting

2. Press ! or " to scroll through the list.

9.5.1 SMS Centre

This option lets you set the SMS centre number
that is used for receiving and sending SMS.

1. Press

I )

SMS Setting

)

SMS Centre

2. Select

Receive

to set the number for receiving

SMS, or select

Send

to set the number for

sending SMS.

3. You will be prompted to edit the number. Edit it
if you need to, and press

e to save it.

9.5.2 SMS Storing

This option lets you set whether the SMS in

Inbox

or

Outbox

are automatically deleted after reading.

Aton_C29_EN.book Page 26 Monday, June 22, 2009 4:04 PM

Sending and Receiving SMS

27

9.5.2.1 Storing for Inbox:

1. Press I )

SMS Setting

)

SMS Storing

)

After Read

2. Select No to automatically delete the SMS from

Inbox

after reading. Select

Yes

to keep the SMS in

the Inbox until manually deleted.

9.5.2.2 Storing for Outbox:

1. Press I )

SMS Setting

)

SMS Storing

)

After Sent

2. Select No to automatically delete the SMS from

Outbox

after it has been successfully sent.

Select

Yes

to keep the SMS in the

Outbox

until

manually deleted.

9.5.3 SMS Alarm

This option lets you switch the SMS alarm tone on
or off when a new SMS is received.

1. Press

I )

SMS Setting

)

SMS Alarm

2. Press ! or " to choose the option you want.

Aton_C29_EN.book Page 27 Monday, June 22, 2009 4:04 PM

Menu Overview

28

10 Menu Overview

This section gives you an overview of the available options, and lets you quickly find the option you want
along with the page in this manual where you will find instructions on their operations.

Section 11 Section 11.1

Main Menu Audio Setting Ring Sounds 1 - 5

Section 11.2

Ring Level OFF, 1 - 5

Section 11.3

Key Tone On / Off

Section 12 Section 12.1

Phone Setting Date/Time

Set date, time

Section 12.2

Contrast 1 - 5

Section 12.3

Language English, Italian, French, German

Section 12.4

Recall Time 80ms, 100ms, 270ms

Section 12.5

Reset1 Reset to default and erase memory

Section 12.6

Reset2 Reset to default settings

Section 13

COMBOX Setting COMBOX

Set number, name

Aton_C29_EN.book Page 28 Monday, June 22, 2009 4:04 PM

Menu Overview

29

Section 4.6

Caller List

Review Dial Number

Section 4.5

Redial List

Edit

Store to Book

Store to Direct

Section 6 Section 6.1

Direct Memory

No stored entry

New

Edit and Store

Has stored entry

Dial Number

Section 6.2

Edit

Section 6.3

Delete

Section 6.4

Section 5 Section 5.1

Phonebook Review

Edit or Store to Direct Memory

Section 5.2

New

Store to Book

Section 5.3

Delete All?

Aton_C29_EN.book Page 29 Monday, June 22, 2009 4:04 PM

Menu Overview

30

Section 9 Section 9.1

SMS Writing SMS

Enter text /number Send or Store

Section 9.2

Inbox Read

Delete

Call

Reply

Use

Forwarding

Store Number

Delete all SMS

Section 9.3

Outbox Read

Delete

Call

Reply

Use

Forwarding

Delete all SMS

Aton_C29_EN.book Page 30 Monday, June 22, 2009 4:04 PM

Menu Overview

31

Section 9 Section 9.4

SMS Draft Send

Use

Delete

Section 9.5

SMS Setting SMS Centre Receive

Send

SMS Storing After Read

After Sent

SMS Alarm On / Off

Aton_C29_EN.book Page 31 Monday, June 22, 2009 4:04 PM

Audio Settings

32

11 Audio Settings

This section tells you how to change the sounds
made by the phone.

Tip

For handset, speakerphone and ringer volumes, see
“7 Volume Settings”.

11.1 Ring Sounds

This option lets you choose the ringtone.

1. Press

P )

Audio Setting

)

Ring

Sounds

2. Press ! or " to choose the option you want.

The ringtone changes as you choose a different
option.

3. Press

e to save the setting.

11.2 Ring Level

This option lets choose the ring volume.

1. Press

P )

Audio Setting

)

Ring Level

2. Press ! or " to choose the option you want.

The ring volume changes as you choose a
different option.

3. Press

e to save the setting.

11.3 Key Tone

This option lets you enable or disable the sound
produced by the keypad when you press a key.

1. Press

P )

Audio Setting

)

Key Tone

2. Press ! or " to choose the option you want.

3. Press

e to save the setting.

Aton_C29_EN.book Page 32 Monday, June 22, 2009 4:04 PM

Phone Settings

33

12 Phone Settings

This section tells you how to change the display
settings of the phone.

12.1 Date/Time

1. Press P )

Phone Setting

)

Date/Time

2. Press ! or " to choose the digit that you want

to change. Press the number keys to input a
digit. The cursor will move to the next digit
automatically.

3. Press

e to save the setting.

Tip

The Date is arranged in DD-MM-YY format, and the
Time is in 24-hour format.

12.2 Contrast

1. Press P )

Phone Setting

)

Contrast

2. Press ! or " to choose the option you want.

The screen contrast changes as you choose a
different option.

3. Press

e to save the setting.

12.3 Language

1. Press P )

Phone Setting

)

Language

2. Press ! or " to choose the option you want.

3. Press

e to save the setting.

12.4 Recall Time

This option lets you change the length of the timed
signal generated by the Recall feature. (See “4.4
Recall” for information about the Recall feature)

1. Press

P )

Phone Setting

)

Recall Time

2. Press

! or " to choose the option you want.

3. Press

e to save the setting.

12.5 Reset to Default Phone
Settings and Erase Memory

This option resets your phone to the default
settings (See “3.4 Default Settings”) and erases all
data in the memory (phonebook, direct memory,
redial list, caller list, etc.)

1. Press

P )

Phone Setting

)

Reset1

2. Press e to reset or Y to cancel.

Aton_C29_EN.book Page 33 Monday, June 22, 2009 4:04 PM

COMBOX Settings

34

12.6 Reset to Default Phone
Settings

This option resets your phone to the default
settings. (See “3.4 Default Settings”)

1. Press

P )

Phone Setting

)

Reset2

2. Press e to reset or Y to cancel.

13 COMBOX Settings

This section tells you how to change the number
and name of the

COMBOX

.

With COMBOX basic, you can always be reached
on the telephone. The invisible answering machine
answers any call that you can’t take personally and
registers the caller’s messages digitally. You don’t

need an additional device and you don’t pay a
subscription fee. You can operate your COMBOX

basic worldwide from any fixed-line or mobile
phone, listen to messages and answer calls by
simply pressing a key.

Message Waiting Indicator (MWI)

COMBOX basic can signal new messages on your
telephone. If you don’t have a Swisscom COMBOX
basic yet, you can order it for free. To register your
COMBOX basic dial toll free number 0800 266 269

from your own telephone and select COMBOX basic.

MWI is ON, when a new voice message has
been received in your COMBOX basic.

MWI is OFF, when all new voice messages
have been retrieved.

Aton_C29_EN.book Page 34 Monday, June 22, 2009 4:04 PM

Warranty and Support

35

13.1 COMBOX

1. Press P )

COMBOX Setting

2. You will be prompted to add your own phone

number. When done, press

e

to save it.

3. You will be prompted to edit the name. When
done, press

e to save it.

Note

To call the COMBOX, press and hold

1 for more

than 2 seconds.

14 Warranty and Support

Support

If you have any general questions about products
and services, please do not hesitate to contact
Swisscom Customer Service on freephone number
0800 800 800 or visit www.swisscom.ch.

Warranty

Repairs are carried out in accordance with the
"Warranty conditions of Swisscom (Switzerland) Ltd".
In the event of defects occurring, the Customer may
contact the sales outlet or the appropriate Swisscom
customer service. Any costs associated with bringing
back and collecting the device shall be borne by the
Customer, even in the case of a warranty claim. If, at
the request of the Customer, defects and faults are
remedied at his place of residence (not possible for all
devices), Swisscom shall charge the Customer for
the travel to the work site, the use of vehicles and the
duration of the work.
If the equipment is leased, you can benefit from the
free on-site service.

Aton_C29_EN.book Page 35 Monday, June 22, 2009 4:04 PM

Swisscom Hotline

36

Restrictions

The warranty does not cover operating items and
consumables such as batteries or data carriers
(e.g. operating instructions on CD or paper). Nor
does it apply to defects which can be attributed to
the penetration of moisture or other outside
influences (damage as a result of being dropped,
crushed or struck, incl. damage during
transportation).

Conformity

This device is intended to be operated on the Swiss
analogue network. Country-specific conditions
have to be taken into account. If you have any
questions about the differences between the public
phone networks, please contact your specialist
dealer or network provider.
Swisscom hereby declares that this device meets
the essential requirements and other relevant
regulations laid down in Directive 1999/5/EC.
The Declaration of Conformity can be found on the
following web site:

www.swisscom.ch

15 Swisscom Hotline

Press m (Hotline). You will be directly
connected to the Swisscom Contact Center.
The access number is pre-programmed as

0800 800 800

and cannot be changed.

Note

On this freephone number, we would be happy to
advise you on all aspects of telecommunications:
fixed network, mobile, broadband DSL, Bluewin TV,
billing questions and much more.

Tip

If the phone is connected to a PBX do not forget to
enter the access code (e.g. 0) before pressing the
Hotline key.

Aton_C29_EN.book Page 36 Monday, June 22, 2009 4:04 PM

Troubleshooting

37

16 Troubleshooting

There is no dial tone!

Is the handset and telephone line cord correctly
plugged into the handset and the telephone
socket? (see “2.3 Connecting the telephone unit”)

The phone does not ring!

Check that the Ring Volume is not set to Off and
make sure that is not displayed on the screen
(see “7.1.3 Ringer volume”)

The other party cannot hear me!

Have you pressed the Mute key? Press the key
again and make sure that is not displayed on
the screen (see “7.2 Mute and Unmute the phone”)

The Caller’s number is not displayed!

The network does not support CID, CID is
unavailable or unknown.

I cannot receive new SMS!

SMS memory is full: Delete old SMS to receive new
ones.
Wrong SMS sending and receiving numbers: Check
your SMS settings. (see “9.5.1 SMS Centre”)

Aton_C29_EN.book Page 37 Monday, June 22, 2009 4:04 PM

en 08.2009

Cover_Aton C29_en.indd 2 22.4.2009 9:12:34 Uhr