Binatone Acura 3000 User Manual

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Acura 3000

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Unpacking your Acura 3000

Wall mount bracket

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1. Where to find it

- When the instructions simply say 'press' a button, this means you should

- When the instructions say 'press and hold' a button, this means you should

Important:

- Turns ON when the TAM
is on. Flashes when you

MESSAGE light

have new TAM

messages.

- Press to play back
messages and memos.
Press to pause playing of
a memo or message.

PLAY/PAUSE

Button

- In standby, press to

access the caller display

CALLS (Caller Display)

Button

records.

- In standby, press and
hold to record a memo.

- During message

Button

SPEAKERPHONE Button

- Press to make, answer,
or end a call using the

speakerphone.

- In standby, press to access

- During dialling, press to

REDIAL/PAUSE Button

Microphone - For

speakerphone use and
answering machine
OGM & Memo recording.

Button

- During recording or

playback, press to stop.

hold to switch the
answering machine ON or
OFF, and when the TAM
is on press to select
OGM1 or OGM2.

(ON/OFF)

- In standby, press to play
your current OGM, or press
and hold to record a new
outgoing message.

- During playback, press
once to repeat the current
message or press twice
to skip back to the previous
message.

OGM Button

- Press to access the

Phonebook records.

(PHONEBOOK)

- In standby, press to enter the

OK / MENU Button

- You may need the Recall
function if your phone is

- When in menus or pre- dialling,
press to exit from the function.

R (Recall / Exit) Button

- Press to delete individual
messages, memos, stored
numbers or Caller Display
records.

DEL (Delete) Button

connected to a PBX, or if
you use BT Calling Features.

Time and other phone/TAM

- When setting options,

- During a call, press to

- In standby, press and

- This flashes when the phone is
ringing for an incoming call.

Ringer light

Options Menu to set the Date,

- During speakerphone or

- In lists, press to step

VOL+ , VOL-

through options.

Button

(UP/DOWN) Buttons

the Redial list.

press it briefly then release it.

keep it pressed until the display changes or you hear a tone.

mouthpiece.

mute the microphone or

TAM operation, press to

adjust the volume.

playback, press to skip
to the next message.

MUTE Button

insert a pause

settings.

press to confirm a choice.

SPEAKERPHONE light

- Turns on when the
speakerphone is on.

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Phone

You are connected to the telephone line - your
Handset is ‘offhook’.

Time Displays the time.
Date/Month Displays the date and month.

Speakerphone

Appears when the speakerphone function is
turned ON.

Message

Appears when viewing a Caller display entry
where an answering machine message was

NEW

records.

Caller Display
Record

Shows the position in the Caller Display list of

being received or

viewed.

mute the mouthpiece or microphone.

Appears when viewing New Caller Display

recorded.

XX

Indicates the total number of answering machine
messages recorded (XX from 00 to 59) and the
total number of caller display records saved (YY
from 00 to 99) .

Flashing alternately with the screen above,
indicates the number of new answering machine
messages recorded and the number of new

MESSAGES

CALLS

YY

XX

YY

NEW

NEW

caller display records received.

the caller display record

It shows theNumber field:
telephone number and the
number of messages.

It shows the name

and the status of a call/message.

Letter field:

Flashes when you press the MUTE button to

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2. Plug the coiled handset cord into the Handset. Plug the other end into

the socket on the side of the Base unit.

3. Place the Handset on
the Base unit.

4. Plug the telephone line cord into
the PHONE LINE socket at the

end into your telephone line socket

5. Plug the power supply cord into

the POWER jack at the back of
into a 230V AC, 50Hz mains

socket, with the switch on the
socket set to OFF

6. Switch ON the mains power at
the socket. Wait while the

7.Lift the Handset and check

or extension socket.

display shows INITIALISATION,

standby screen.

back of the Base unit. Plug the other

forDial tone in the earpiece.

the Base unit. Plug the other end

then the announcement

2. Installation

Make sure the plugs

click into place.

1. Locating the Base unit
The Base unit should be placed on a level surface, in a position where:

 the mains adapter plug will reach an easily accessible 230-V AC



extension socket.



might get wet.



machines, microwave ovens, TVs, fluorescent lights, etc.

cable.
the telephone line cable will reach your telephone line socket or

it is not close to a sink, bath or shower, or anywhere else where it

switched mains supply socket - never try to lengthen the mains power

it is not close to other electrical equipment - fridges, washing

“Answering machine on.
Announcement one”

before the display changes to the

Base unit must be used only
with the AC power adapter
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Note: The base unit doesn't require a battery.

Always use the telephone line
cord supplied with your Phone.

Other telephone line cords may
not work.

to Telephone

line socket

RINGER
HI/LOW
switch

Note: The Acura 3000

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If you have a Broadband line

If you connect your telephone to
a line with a broadband

connection, you will need to
insert a micro-filter between the

telephone and the telephone line,
otherwise you may get

interference between the telephone and the broadband, which could cause

problems.
In a home with broadband, every telephone must have a micro-filter connected,
not just the one at the telephone point that your modem is connected to.

If you need more broadband micro-filters, contact your broadband supplier.

To place the Acura 3000 on a wall, connect the
wall mount bracket to the bottom of the phone in

Wall Mount

3. Wall mount installation

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Insert the rigid clips of the bracket into the slots on the
bottom of the phone (nearer the front of the base).
Press down firmly until the flexible clips click into place
in the slots nearer the centre of the base.

To remove the bracket, (1)

(2) (3)

forward as shown below.

slide up and

the slots near the front of the base as shown
below.

pinch the flexible clips,

pull back the bracket, and then

Wall mounting continue...

Mark two points on the wall that are 80 mm

apart to lay the fixing centres as shown below.

BE CAREFUL to check that there are no pipes or

Fix two screws (7mm head screws required, not
supplied) at the marked locations, leaving
approximately 7mm between the wall and the
screw head.

Hang the telephone on the screws using the wall
mount slots.

Place the Handset on the cradle with

parking recess

so that the Telephone is securely fixed and does
not wobble.

parking hookthe on the cradle arranged to fit in

the

under the

earpiece on the

Handset.

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80 mm

electrical wires hidden in the wall.

You may need to adjust the screws

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The following section details how to set up your telephone.

Note: The system will time out if you leave more than
10 seconds between key presses.

!

With the phone in standby mode;

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Ö

OPTIONS MENUOPTIONS MENU

OPTIONS MENUOPTIONS MENU

OPTIONS MENU

.

2

3
4

5
6

SET
LANGUAGE



EXIT OPTIONS

Ö

To set the Answering Machine

Setting up the Acura 3000

Press the OK/MENU button to enter the Options menu and
then use the UP or DOWN buttons to cycle through the
following options:

recording quality / total recording time. (ON gives up
minutes of lower quality.)

to 20 minutes of higher quality, OFF gives up to 40

Press the OK/MENU button.

Ö

The display shows

SET LANGUAGESET LANGUAGE

SET LANGUAGESET LANGUAGE

SET LANGUAGE

.

Continue with programming, or press the /
button to return to standby mode.

Press the OK/MENU button to confirm.

Press the UP button to go to the language setting.

The display shows

Press the UP or DOWN button to select ENGLISH
(default), FRANCAIS, or DEUTSCH.

Press the OK/MENU button to confirm.

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 SET LANGUAGE
 SET TIME/DATE
 SET FLASH TIME
 LCD CONTRAST
 MESSAGE LENGTH
 RINGS TO ANSWER
 REMOTE ACCESS
 TAM HD: ON/OFF

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SET TIME/
DATE

Setting up continue...

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1

Ö The display shows

OPTIONS MENUOPTIONS MENU

OPTIONS MENUOPTIONS MENU

OPTIONS MENU

.

2

SET TIME/DATESET TIME/DATE

SET TIME/DATESET TIME/DATE

SET TIME/DATE

.

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

4
5

Press the OK/MENU button to confirm.

Press the UP or DOWN button to set the year.

Press the UP or DOWN button to set the month.6

Press the OK/MENU button to confirm.

Press the UP or DOWN button to set the date.8

Press the UP or DOWN button to set the hour.10

Press the OK/MENU button to confirm.11

Press the UP or DOWN button to set the minutes.12
Press the OK/MENU button to confirm the TIME13

14 Continue with programming, or press the /

button to return to standby mode.

(see section 9) the time and date will be set
automatically, but the year may still need to be

Note: If you subscribe to the caller display service

stamp gives the correct day.

adjusted to ensure the answering machine time

Press the OK/MENU button.

Press the UP or DOWN button until the display
shows

and DATE setting.

The 'minutes' will be blinking.

When setting the 'hour it is in 24 hour

mode only.

Ö

Press the OK/MENU button to confirm.

The 'hour' will be blinking.

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Ö

Press the OK/MENU button to confirm.

The 'date' will be blinking.

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The 'year' will be blinking.

The 'month' will be blinking.

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Press the OK/MENU button.

Ö The display shows

OPTIONS MENUOPTIONS MENU

OPTIONS MENUOPTIONS MENU

OPTIONS MENU

.

2

Press the UP or DOWN button until the display

shows

SET FLASH TIMESET FLASH TIME

SET FLASH TIMESET FLASH TIME

SET FLASH TIME

.

3 Press the OK/MENU button to confirm.

SET FLASH

TIME

4 Press the UP or DOWN button to select 100MS

(default), 300MS, 600MS or 1000MS.

Setting up continue...

5 Press the OK/MENU button to confirm.
6 Continue with programming, or press the /

button to return to standby mode.

1 Press the OK/MENU button.

Ö The display shows

OPTIONS MENUOPTIONS MENU

OPTIONS MENUOPTIONS MENU

OPTIONS MENU

.

2 Press the UP or DOWN button until the display

shows

LCD CONTRASTLCD CONTRAST

LCD CONTRASTLCD CONTRAST

LCD CONTRAST

.

3 Press the OK/MENU button to confirm.
4 Press the UP or DOWN button to select your

comfortable display viewing level (1-5). The
default setting is 3.

5 Press the OK/MENU button to confirm.
6 Continue with programming, or press the /

button to return to standby mode.

LCD
CONTRAST

You may need the Recall function if your phone is
connected to a PBX, or if you use BT Calling
Features.

Flash is another name for the R (Recall) button,

and the normal UK requirement is for 100ms, but

some PBX may need a longer time, in which case

you can change the setting from the Options Menu.

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1 Press the OK/MENU button.

Ö The display shows

OPTIONS MENUOPTIONS MENU

OPTIONS MENUOPTIONS MENU

OPTIONS MENU

.

MESSAGE LENGTHMESSAGE LENGTH

MESSAGE LENGTHMESSAGE LENGTH

MESSAGE LENGTH

3 Press the OK/MENU button to confirm.

4 Press the UP or DOWN button to select 1 or 2

minutes. The default setting is 2 minutes.

5 Press the OK/MENU button to confirm the MESSAGE

LENGTH setting.

6 Continue with programming, or press the /

button to return to standby mode.

MESSAGE
LENGTH

Setting up continue...

To set the maximum recording time for each

incoming message or memo message on the

Answering Machine.

1 Press the OK/MENU button.

Ö The display shows

OPTIONS MENUOPTIONS MENU

OPTIONS MENUOPTIONS MENU

OPTIONS MENU

.

RINGS TO
ANSWER

2 Press the UP or DOWN button until the display

RINGS TO ANSWERRINGS TO ANSWER

RINGS TO ANSWERRINGS TO ANSWER

RINGS TO ANSWER

3 Press the OK/MENU button to confirm.
4

Ö

5 Press the OK/MENU button to confirm.
6 Continue with programming, or press the /

button to return to standby mode.

Press the UP or DOWN button to select TOLL SAVER,

2,3,4,5,6,7,8, or 9 rings. The default setting is 5.

Use 'TOLL SAVER' when checking your

using a long distance service or from a pay phone.

The Answering machine responds after the 2nd ring

only if you have a new message recorded. If there

are no new messages, the phone will answer after

the 4th ring. You can then hang up after the 3rd

ring to avoid paying for the call.

Press the UP or DOWN button until the display2

shows .

To set the number of rings before the machine

answers a call;

shows .

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1 Press the OK/MENU button.

Ö The display shows

OPTIONS MENUOPTIONS MENU

OPTIONS MENUOPTIONS MENU

OPTIONS MENU

.

2 Press the UP or DOWN button until the display

shows

REMOTE ACCESSREMOTE ACCESS

REMOTE ACCESSREMOTE ACCESS

REMOTE ACCESS

.

3 Press the OK/MENU button to confirm.

Ö

4 Press the UP or DOWN button to set the first digit

REMOTE
ACCESS

5 Press the OK/MENU button to confirm.

Ö

6 Press the UP or DOWN button to set the second

digit of the REMOTE ACCESS code.

7 Press the OK/MENU button to confirm.

Ö

Setting up continue...

The third digit of the code will be blinking.

The second digit of the code will be blinking.

of the REMOTE ACCESS code.

The current three-digit code is shown, with the

The REMOTE ACCESS requires a three-digit code

8 Press the UP or DOWN button to set the third

digit of the REMOTE ACCESS code.

9 Press the OK/MENU button to confirm the new

10 Press the / button to return to standby mode.

that you need to enter if you call when away from

home to check your messages. The default is 321.

You can change it to any three digits you want.

REMOTE ACCESS code setting.

first digit blinking.

TAM HD:
ON/OFF setting

quality will be lower, but it will save up to about 40

about 20 minutes of messages.

Two different compression rates (ON and OFF) are

provided for you to select the recording quality/

total recording time of incoming messages.

quality will be higher, but it will only save up to

minutes of messages.

With the compression rate set to ON the recording.

With the compression rate set to OFF the recording

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1 Press the OK/MENU button.

Ö

The display shows

OPTIONS MENUOPTIONS MENU

OPTIONS MENU

OPTIONS MENU

OPTIONS MENU

.

2

Press the UP or DOWN button until the display

3

Press the OK/MENU button to confirm.

Ö

4

5

setting.

Setting up continue...

Press the OK/MENU button to confirm the TAM HD

Press the UP or DOWN button to select ON or OFF.

The ON (or OFF) will be blinking.

shows TAM HD:ON(or OFF).

Ringer volume

- High volume

- Low volume

Lift the handset or press the SPEAKERPHONE

button on the Base unit.

Ö Check for dial tone.

Ö

The display shows the duration of the call in

minutes and seconds.

To make a
call

1

RINGER

RINGER

OR Using Pre-dialling:

The Ringer High - Low switch located at the back of
the ringer.

2

the Base unit allows you to adjust the volume of

Dial the telephone number.

5. Telephone Operation

Dial the telephone number.

When the phone rings;
Lift the handset or press the SPEAKERPHONE
button on the Base unit.

Ö

The display shows the duration of the call in

minutes and seconds.

To answer a
call

right ones.

1

2

If y ou make a mistake you can correct it by using

the DEL button to delete digits and then adding the

Lift the Handset or press the SPEAKERPHONE

button on the Base unit to dial out the number.

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To adjust the
speakerphone
volume

Replace the Handset on the Base unit cradle or

To end a call

press the SPEAKERPHONE button on the Base
unit.

During a call;

Ö

Adjust the volume of the speakerphone to your

comfortable volume level using the VOLUME buttons

located on the top of the Base unit.

The display shows the volume level from 1 to 6,

in the lower left corner of the LCD Screen.

To switch
between the
Handset and the
Speakerphone

press the SPEAKERPHONE button to speak

During a phone conversation through the Handset

While in speakerphone mode, lift the Handset to
enable a private conversation.

but conversation remains through the Handset until
the Handset is replaced on the Base unit cradle.

hands-free.

The Speakerphone icon on the display and the
Speakerphone light next to the button will turn on,

During a call, you can mute the microphone

or the mouthpiece so that the person on the

1 Press the MUTE button.

Ö

While the microphone is muted,

MUTEMUTE

MUTEMUTE

MUTE

will

2 Press the MUTE button again to get back

To mute the
mouthpiece or
microphone

to the call.

and the mute icon will also flash.

other end cannot hear you.

flash in the lower right corner of the display,

Telephone operation continue...

LCD screen
backlight

The display backlight will turn on for 15 seconds
every time any button is pressed or when ringing is

received.

Voice Message
Waiting Quick
Dial (1571)

If you subscribe to your telephone service provider's
voice messaging service, to access your messages:

1 Press and hold the digit 1 key for more than 2
2 The phone will automatically dial out the common

seconds.

UK message number 1571.
Note: If the phone is in standby mode it will make
the call in speakerphone mode.

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Telephone operation continue...

Follow the instructions from the messaging service.3

Note: If there is a new message recorded, the UK

telephone networks normally send an interrupted or

stuttered dial tone, instead of the continuous dial
tone that you usually hear when you first go on-line.

Note: If you have a problem accessing the voice

message service, contact your telephone service

provider to confirm you are subscribed and which

number their service uses. If it is not 1571, you will

need to dial their number normally using the full

keypad.

1

ÖThe programmed memory number will be

2

using handset or speakerphone mode selected.

In standby mode,

Key in the telephone number you wish to store,

Press the M1, M2, or M3 button to store the

number in the selected memory.

1

2

Press the M1/M2/M3 button

displayed.
Lift the handset or

Store (M1,
M2, M3)
Memory

up to a maximum of 24 digits.

Dial out
Stored

Number

Memory

Press the SPEAKERPHONE button.
ÖThe phone automatically redials the number

6. One Touch Memory

Press the OK/MENU button

3

Ö The display prompts

ENTER LOCATION

ENTER LOCATION

ENTER LOCATION

ENTER LOCATION

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1

ÖThe

most recent outgoing call record will be

2

Press the UP or DOWN button to view the other

records.

Viewing

the
Outgoing call
records

Lift the handset or press the SPEAKERPHONE
button.

Press the REDIAL/PAUSE button.
ÖThe phone automatically redials the last
number you called.

Last
Number
redial

1
2

The telephone remembers the last 50 outgoing calls.
In standby mode, press the REDIAL/PAUSE button.

displayed

with both the number and the call

duration shown.

Note: Dialled numbers are only saved in the Last
Number Redial memory if the number has started
dialling out.

7. Outgoing call record

In standby mode, press the REDIAL/PAUSE button.
Press the UP or DOWN button to find the record

you wish to call.

When the number is displayed,

Ö

The

phone automatically redials the number

using handset or speakerphone mode selected.

Making

a

call from the

Outgoing

call record

button.

1

2
3

Either lift the handset or press the SPEAKERPHONE

Press the OK/MENU button

to confirm.

Ö The display shows the next record.

4

In standby mode, press the REDIAL/PAUSE button.
Press the UP or DOWN button to find the record

you wish to delete.

When the record is displayed, press the DELETE

button.
ÖThe

display prompts

Deleting

an
Outgoing
call record

1
2

3

DELETE CALL?DELETE CALL?

DELETE CALL?DELETE CALL?

DELETE CALL?

This will not work straight after a mains power

Note:

disconnection, but "Making a call from the Outgoing
call record" below will still be ok.

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Outgoing call record continue...

UP or DOWN button to find the record you wish to
store.

When the record is displayed, press the
Ö The display shows the cursor blinking on the

first digit of the number.
Ö To modify the number, press the UP or DOWN

button to move the cursor to the number you want

Press the OK/MENU button to confirm.

Storing an
Outgoing
call record
into the
Phonebook

memory

1

2

3

When viewing the Outgoing call records, press the

to change then input the new one or press the
DELETE button to delete.

PHONEBOOK button.

Input the name.
Ö To modify an existing name, press the UP or

character you want to change then input the
new one or press the DELETE button to delete.
Press the OK/MENU button again to save the record

5

4

into the Phonebook memory.

DOWN button to move the cursor to the

See page 19 for entering letters.

The Phonebook can store up to 120 names (max. of

15 characters) and telephone numbers (max. of 24

Make sure the Handset is idle (not connected to a

call).

Press the PHONEBOOK button.

Ö The display shows

SEARCH ADDSEARCH ADD

SEARCH ADDSEARCH ADD

SEARCH ADD

,with the

‘SEARCH’ option blinking.

To view the
Phonebook
records

2

1

Press the OK/MENU button.

Ö

If the Phonebook memory is empty, the phone
will automatically return to the standby display.
Otherwise, the first alphanumeric Phonebook entry

3

digits) in the Memory.

will be shown.

8. Phonebook

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the search will jump to the first entry in the

Phonebook beginning with that letter.

Press the UP or DOWN button to scroll through the

other records.

Press the / button repeatedly to return to standby

mode or wait until the program times out.

Press the NUMERIC key (2/ABC~9/WXYZ) button
that corresponds to the first letter of a name and

4

5

6

Press the PHONEBOOK button.

Ö The display shows

SEARCH ADDSEARCH ADD

SEARCH ADDSEARCH ADD

SEARCH ADD

, with the

‘SEARCH’ option blinking.

Press the UP or DOWN button to select

‘

ADD

ADD

ADD

ADD

.’

Press the OK/MENU button to confirm.
Ö The display shows the cursor blinking on the
number field.

4 Input the telephone number, up to a maximum of

Press the OK/MENU button to confirm.

Ö The display shows the cursor blinking on the
name field.

To add a
new record

into the
Phonebook

1

2
3

5

24 digits.

Phonebook continue...

6 Input the name, up to a maximum of 15 characters

using keypad buttons 2/ABC to 9/WXYZ, and 1 or 0

ÖRefer to the table below for how to get the

characters.

for punctuation or spaces.

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Phonebook continue...

Press the OK/MENU button to confirm.

Press the / button repeatedly to return to

standby mode or wait until the program times out.

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8

When viewing the Phonebook records, press the UP

or DOWN button to find the record you wish to call.

Lift the handset or press the SPEAKERPHONE

The phone automatically dials the displayed

call from the
Phonebook

selected.

2

1

3

To make a

button.

record using the handset or speakerphone mode

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When viewing the Phonebook records, press the UP

or DOWN button to find the record you wish to edit.

When the record is displayed, press the

Ö The display shows the cursor blinking on the
first digit of the telephone number.

Press the UP or DOWN button to move the cursor to

the digit you wish to change then input the new one
or press the DELETE button to delete.

To edit a
stored
number
and/or name

2

1

3

PHONEBOOK button.

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Phonebook continue...

Press the OK/MENU button to confirm.

Ö The display shows the cursor blinking on the

first character of the name.

Press the UP or DOWN button to move the cursor to

the character you wish to change then input the new

one or press the DELETE button to delete.

Press the OK/MENU button to save the edited

record.
Press the / button repeatedly to return to standby

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5

6

7

mode or wait until the program times out.

When viewing the Phonebook records, press the UP
or DOWN button to find the record you wish to
delete.

When the record is displayed, press the DELETE
button.
Ö The display prompts

DELETE?DELETE?

DELETE?DELETE?

DELETE?

Press the OK/MENU button to confirm.
Ö The display shows the next Phonebook record.

OR press the / button to cancel and return to

Press the / button repeatedly to return to the

To delete a
record from
memory

2

1

3

4

5

standby mode or wait until the program times out.

the previous menu.

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VERY IMPORTANT: The Caller Display feature of

this product requires a subscription to the Caller

If you subscribe to the Caller Display service you can

 The caller’s number (max. 24 digits).
 The date and time of the call.

The caller display information includes:

Display service from your telephone company.
see the phone number of the person calling you

before you answer, and in the Calls List afterwards.

9. Caller Display Operation

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The caller’s name (max. of 15 characters) if

the received number matches one in your
Phonebook. It will also show the name if the
network sends it, but this is not normally
available in the UK.

Withheld and Unavailable calls are saved in the calls list and show as missed

Caller Display list

This phone automatically stores the last 99 calls received.

When the caller display list is full, the new caller display entry will replace the
oldest record. NEW/CALLS will alternate on the display to show that you have
a new Caller Display call stored in memory.

calls.

The alternating NEW display will only stop after ALL new caller display records

have been viewed.

WITHHELD will be displayed if the call is from someone who has withheld their

The Calls List is saved even if the mains power is removed, but new caller

information will not be displayed or saved unless the mains power is on.

number, for example by dialling 141.
UNAVAILABLE will be displayed if the number of the caller is unavailable, f o r

example from an international call.

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With the phone in standby mode, press the CALLS

button.

Ö The display shows the most recent record. If

there are no Caller Display records, the display
will show

NO CALLSNO CALLS

NO CALLSNO CALLS

NO CALLS

.

Ö

a message on the answering machine.
Press the UP or DOWN button to scroll to the next

Ö The display shows

END OF LISTEND OF LIST

END OF LISTEND OF LIST

END OF LIST

upon reaching

the end of the first and last record.
Press the / button to return to standby mode or

wait until the program times out.

Viewing the
Caller
Display list

1

2

3

The icon will be on if the caller has recorded

Caller Display record.

When the Caller Display record is displayed;

record, using the handset or speakerphone mode

To return a
call from the

Caller’s list

button. The phone automatically dials the displayed

Lift the handset or press the SPEAKERPHONE

selected.

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1 When viewing the Caller Display records, press the

When the record is displayed, press the
Ö The display shows the cursor blinking on the

first digit of the number.

Ö To modify the number, press the UP or DOWN

button to move the cursor to the number you want

3

Input the name.
Ö To modify an existing name, press the UP or

you want to change then input the new one or

4

2

UP or DOWN button to find the record you wish to

to change then input the new one or press the

DELETE button to delete.

DOWN button to move the cursor to the character

press the DELETE button to delete.
Press the OK/MENU button again to save the Caller

Display record into the Phonebook memory.

PHONEBOOK button.

Press the OK/MENU button to confirm.

See page 19 for entering letters.

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Storing an
Incoming
call record
into the
Phonebook
memory

store.

When the Caller Display record is displayed;
Press the DELETE button.

Ö The display prompts

DELETE CALL?DELETE CALL?

DELETE CALL?DELETE CALL?

DELETE CALL?

2

Press the OK/MENU button again to confirm.

3

Press the / button to return to the standby

To delete a
Caller Display

record

1

When the Caller Display record is displayed.
Press and hold the DELETE button.

Ö The display prompts

DEL ALL CALLS?DEL ALL CALLS?

DEL ALL CALLS?DEL ALL CALLS?

DEL ALL CALLS?

2

Press the OK/MENU button to confirm.
Ö The display automatically returns to standby

mode.
OR press the / button to cancel and return to

To delete

Display
records

1

3

all Caller

mode.

the previous menu.

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An OGM is the announcement callers will hear

announcements available if you choose not to
 OGM1 - this invites callers to leave a

message after the tone. The default is



does not give them the opportunity to leave a
message. The default is,

Outgoing
Messages
(OGM)

To play the
current
OGM

Make sure the machine is switched on;

Press the OGM button.

Ö The display shows

PLAY OGMPLAY OGM

PLAY OGMPLAY OGM

PLAY OGM

, and plays

the current announcement.

alternating with and

XXXX

XXXX

XX

MESSAGESMESSAGES

MESSAGESMESSAGES

MESSAGES

XXXX

XXXX

XX

NEWNEW

NEWNEW

NEW

NOTE: You will need to delete some messages before the answering machine
can record any further messages.

The display shows

MEMORY FULLMEMORY FULL

MEMORY FULLMEMORY FULL

MEMORY FULL

when the machine answers a call.

record your own OGMs.

The machine has enough memory to record up to about 40 minutes of messages

The Acura 3000 has two pre-recorded

OGM2 - this informs callers to call later and

(including OGMs, incoming messages and Memos), up to a maximum of 59

messages. When there is no further memory available to record, it will answer
after 15 rings and the machine will announce,

“Please

leave your message after the beep”

“Please call later.”

“Memory full, please call later.”

10. Answering Machine system

When the answering machine is turned on the Message light will be on, or

flashing if there are new messages, and the display will show ANSWER A1 or

ANSWER 2, depending on whether Announcement 1 or Announcement 2 is

selected, alternating with the calls status.

NOTE: If you want callers to be able to leave messages it must show ANSWER A1.

To record
OGM 1

Make sure the answering machine is turned on.

Each OGM must be at least 3 seconds

and no more than 1 minute long.

Press the / button briefly until you hear,

1

“Announcement 1.”

Note:

Press and hold the OGM button until you hear a

Ö The display shows

OGM RECORDINGOGM RECORDING

OGM RECORDINGOGM RECORDING

OGM RECORDING and the

message counter starts to count.

2

‘beep.’

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3 Start recording your OGM1. Speak directly into the

Base unit's Microphone from a distance of about 15

cms. (6 inches).

When you finish speaking, press the / button to
Ö The display shows

PLAY OGMPLAY OGM

PLAY OGMPLAY OGM

PLAY OGM, and your

After setting the OGM1, briefly press the /

Press and hold the OGM button until you hear a

To record
OGM 2

1

2

3

NOTE: The machine does not record messages with
Announcement 2 selected, make sure Announcement 1 is

selected if you want callers to leave messages.

stop recording.

button again. You will hear,

“Announcement 2.”

‘beep.’

Ö The display shows

OGM RECORDINGOGM RECORDING

OGM RECORDINGOGM RECORDING

OGM RECORDING and the

message counter starts to count.
Start recording your OGM2. Speak directly into the
Base unit's Microphone from a distance of about 15

cms. (6 inches).
When you finish speaking, press the / button to

stop recording.

recorded message will be played back for your
approval.

Ö The display shows

PLAY OGMPLAY OGM

PLAY OGMPLAY OGM

PLAY OGM, and your

recorded message will be played back for your
approval.

Press and release the / button to switch
Ö The machine does not record messages with

messages.

To switch
between
OGMs

OGM1 is selected if you want callers to leave

OGM2 (Announcement 2) selected; make sure

between OGM1 and OGM2.

Ö

To turn

1

the
Answering
machine
ON or OFF

Press and hold the / button to turn ON the
answering system.

You will hear,

“Answering machine ON.

Announcement one”

The display shows ANSWER
A1 alternately with the calls information, and the
MESSAGE light will turn on.

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Ö You will hear, “Answering machine OFF.” The

display shows ANSWER OFF alternately with the

can enter Remote Access mode, if required.

Once turned OFF, you can still call the

machine and it will answer after 15 rings, so you

You can record a memo directly into the machine.

The memo message will be played back together

With the Handset on hook, press and hold the

MEMO button until you hear a 'beep'.
Ö The display shows

MEMO RECORDINGMEMO RECORDING

MEMO RECORDINGMEMO RECORDING

MEMO RECORDING

and the

message counter starts to count.

2 Start recording your memo. Speak directly into the

3

Ö

To record a
memo

1

The length of the memo message recording depends

To end your memo recording, press the / button

see page 11.

The day and time are automatically added at the

end of the message, when played back.

to stop recording.

Base unit's Microphone from a distance of about 15

cms. (6 inches).

with any messages from callers.

on the MESSAGE LENGTH setting,

Note:

calls information, and the MESSAGE light will turn

Press and hold the / button again to turn OFF
the answering system.

off.

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2

If you have messages or memos, the display

If you have new messages or memos, the display
shows and it will be shown alternately with

the total messages, and the MESSAGE light flashes.

To playback
your
message/s

XXXX

XXXX

XX

MESSAGESMESSAGES

MESSAGESMESSAGES

MESSAGES

XXXX

XXXX

XX

NEWNEW

NEWNEW

NEW

shows the total number of messages

Playback

1

Press the PLAY button. The machine will play
all new messages / memos.

Ö While a message is being played, the display

PLAY MESSAGEPLAY MESSAGE

PLAY MESSAGEPLAY MESSAGE

PLAY MESSAGE

PLAY MEMOPLAY MEMO

PLAY MEMOPLAY MEMO

PLAY MEMO

Ö If there are no messages/memos present, you
will hear,

and Pause

shows the Caller DIsplay information ( if
subscribed) or for received

messages, or

for recorded memos.

“ You have no messages.”

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After playing all new messages they will be saved as

To pause a message playback, press the PLAY

2
3

4

old messages, and to hear these or other old

messages, press the PLAY button again. The

system will play all of its messages/memos.

To repeat the current message from the beginning,

press the OGM button.
To replay the previous message, press the OGM

Repeat/Rewind

button twice.

Ö

button again.

Press the PLAY button again to restart message

playback, otherwise it will restart automatically after
a 30-second pause.

While playback is paused, PAUSE flashes on the

screen.

To stop the message playback, press the /

Stop playback

Volume Control

If you hear the answering machine recording a

message, you can intercept the call and speak to the

caller, either by lifting the Handset, or pressing the

SPEAKERPHONE button on the answering machine,

After intercepting a call any recording up to the

To intercept
a call

1

2
3

Use the VOLUME + / - buttons to adjust the volume

connected to the same line.

or by answering the call with another phone

Ö

the display shows the volume level setting on the

To skip to the next message, press the MEMO
button.

Skip/Fast

Forward

button.

of the loudspeaker during playback, from the 6
levels available.

screen when it is being adjusted.

intercept will be saved as a New Message.
you may sometimes need to press the / button

to stop recording.

If you intercept a call within 3 seconds of its start,

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To delete a message;

During message playback, press the DELETE button.

Ö The display prompts

DELETE?DELETE?

DELETE?DELETE?

DELETE?

.

Press the OK/MENU button to confirm.
Ö After the erasure is complete, the numeric order

of the remaining messages will be rearranged.

To delete

message

1

2

a recorded

1 After playing back all of your messages, press and

Ö The display prompts

DELETE ALL?DELETE ALL?

DELETE ALL?DELETE ALL?

DELETE ALL?.

Press the OK/MENU button to confirm, the display

Ö The machine will not delete any new messages
that have not been played.

3 The display automatically returns to standby mode.

To delete all

hear,

2

shows "DELETE ..." and after a short delay you wil

To go back to
the default
OGM

If you no longer want callers to hear the OGMs
that you have recorded, you can delete them and
revert to the pre-recorded defaults as follows:

1 Make sure the machine is switched on.

ÖIf necessary, press and release the / button

2 Press the OGM button to play the current

While the announcement is playing, press the

Ö Press the OGM button to play the pre-recorded
OGM for confirmation.

3

DELETE button followed by the OK/MENU button.

old messages

hold the DELETE button.

“All messages erased.”

l

announcement.

The display automatically returns to standby mode.

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home. To protect your privacy, access is only possible if you enter the three-digit

Your Acura 3000 lets you check your messages, or otherwise operate your

In standby mode, press the OK/MENU button.

Press the UP or DOWN button until the display

Press the OK/MENU button to display your code

Ö The default code is '321.'

4

Press the / button to return to standby mode.

your
REMOTE
ACCESS code

1
2

3

To check

(Note: See page 12for how to change your code.)

1 Using a tone dialling phone, dial your home phone
2 Press " * " during the OGM to stop it playing, or wait

3

Enter your REMOTE ACCESS Code.

4 Press "2" to playback your messages.

Ö For other instructions, see the Remote
Intruction code menu shown on the next page.

To check
your
messages
from a
remote
location

If the code is accepted, a list of options will be heard.

answering machine, by calling the answering machine when you are away from

REMOTE ACCESS Code. The base will display REMOTE while the Acura 3000

shows REMOTE ACCESS.
setting.

If the code is not recognised you will hear no
feedback, and you will need to enter it again. Please
note that if the code is entered incorrectly three
times consecutively, the call will be terminated
automatically.

until the OGM finishes.

is being accessed remotely.

Notes:

 During remote operation and when messages are not being played, you must
 During remote operation, the playback is paused automatically after about 3

minutes, and to continue the "2" key must be pressed within 10 seconds, or the
machine will cut off your call.

press a key within 10 seconds, otherwise the machine will cut off your call.

number.

11. Remote operation

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1

Using a tone dialling phone, dial your home phone number.

2

When you hear your outgoing message, press .

3

Key in your remote PIN (security code).

The default code is 321. For details on how to set a new code, see the User
Guide.

4

Press to play back your messages.

5

You can also use the keys shown on the back of this card.

Remote operation

Acura 3000

Ö After playing back new messages, press "2"
Ö To pause and restart during message

Using the
remote
instruction

codes

When you first enter remote access mode, and after

Press " 2 " to start playing new recorded messages,

again to play all recorded messages.

playback, press "2". Playback can be paused for
up to 30 seconds, but after that the playback
automatically restarts.

each remote action, you will hear a list of options.
The available Remote Instruction Codes are:

or if there are no new messages to start playing old
messages.

Press " 1 " to repeat the current message.

Ö Press " 1 " twice to skip back to the previous

Press " 8 " to turn the answering machine OFF.

Press " 6 " to stop a recording or playback.
Press " 7 " to delete the current message.

Press " 4 " to play the current announcement.
Press " 5 " to record a new announcement.

Press " 3 " to skip forward to the next message.

message.

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If the answering machine is switched off, it will
answer your call after 15 rings allowing you to

Switching ON
from a remote
location

switch the machine ON from a remote location.

1

Using a tone dialling phone, dial your home phone

2

3

Press keypad “9” to switch ON.

When you hear the outgoing message, key in a "*",

Interrupt and bypass the
outgoing message (OGM)

Start message playback,

Skip forward to next
message

Repeat the current
message

Skip back to the
previous message

Stop playback or recording

Delete all messages that
have been played back

Play the outgoing message
(OGM1 or OGM2)

Record a new outgoing
message (OGM1 or OGM2)

Switch the machine on
Switch between OGM1

and OGM2

Delete the message currently

being played back

Voice prompt: "Message erased"

Switch the machine off

Voice prompt: "Answering

then pause and restart

during message playback

Voice prompt "Answering

Voice prompt: "All Messages erased"

machine on. Announcement

machine off"

1 (or 2)"

Ö

Press " 0 " twice quickly to delete all old messages.
(There could be a delay while the delete is
being done, before you hear a beep and the
menu list again.)
Press " # " to disconnect the call.

When the answering machine is ON, press "9"

Press " 9 " to turn the answering machine ON.

followed by your REMOTE ACCESS code.

number.

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to switch between OGM1 and OGM2,

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12. Operational notes

Electrical safety

 DON'T let the Base unit get wet. Electrical equipment can cause serious

 If the Base unit ever falls into water, DON’T retrieve it until you have

unplugged the power lead from the mains and the telephone line plug
from the telephone socket; then pull it out by the unplugged cables.

 NEVER use your

unplug the Base unit from the telephone line and the mains socket when
there are storms in your area. Damage caused by lightning is not
covered by the guarantee.

Locating the Base unit

The Base unit should be placed on a level surface, or wall-mounted, in a position

 the mains adapter plug will reach an easily accessible 230-V AC switch

mains supply socket - never try to lengthen the mains power cable.

 the telephone line cable will reach your telephone line socket or extension

socket.

 it is not close to a sink, bath or shower, or anywhere else where it might

get wet.

 it is not close to other electrical equipment - fridges, washing machines,

microwave ovens, TVs, fluorescent lights, etc.

Cleaning and care

 Don’t clean any part of your

other solvent chemicals - this may cause permanent damage which is
not covered by the Guarantee. When necessary, clean it with a damp
cloth.



 Every effort has been made to ensure high standards of reliability for

Acura 3000 outdoors during a thunderstorm -

injury if used while you are wet or standing in water.

your Acura 3000. However, if something does go wrong, please do not
try to repair it yourself - consult your supplier or the Binatone Help LIne.

Keep your Acura 3000 away from hot, humid conditions or strong
sunlight, and don't let it get wet.

Acura 3000 with benzene, thinners or

where:

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attempt any repairs or adjustments yourself - you could make the
problem worse and invalidate the Guarantee.

ALWAYS check



first that:




Everyday use

“I cannot make or
answer calls.”

“The phone does
not ring”

Set the ringer volume to High, using the switch at the

Check that the total REN value of all equipment
connected to your telephone line is not more than

4. Disconnect one or more telephones.

“The phone does Make sure you're using the telephone line cable that
not dial”

“The Caller
Display feature
isn’t working.”

!

The caller may have withheld their number by

telephone service provider for details on how to

You need to subscribe to the Caller Display service

Switch off power at the mains socket, wait for a few

The Acura 3000 must be serviced by trained engineers. NEVER

You have followed the steps listed in Section 2 to install
All connectors are firmly inserted in their sockets.

Mains power is switched on at the socket.

Be sure to wait until the second ring before answering.

13. Troubleshooting

from your local telephone company. Contact your
subscribe.

seconds and then switch back on. This may solve the
problem.

dialling 141, or they may be calling from a network
that does not transmit the Caller Display (for example,

it may be an international call).

back of the unit.

was supplied with your Acura 3000. Other telephone

line cables might not work.

Make sure you're using the telephone line cable that
was supplied with your Acura 3000. Other telephone

line cables might not work.

Make sure you're using the telephone line cable that
was supplied with your Acura 3000. Other telephone
line cables might not work.

and set up your Acura 3000.

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Answering Machine

“The machine The machine’s memory may be full. You need to delete
won’t record enough recorded messages to free at least one minute of

recording time. Or you can delete all recorded messages
to make room for new ones

should be on.

“Remote

Make sure you are using the correct remote security code

operation

Check that you are using a suitable tone-dialling phone.
Some cordless or mobile phones do not generate

continuous tones and so are not ideal for remote operation.

Don't leave more than 10 seconds between key presses;

otherwise, your call will be cut off.

Using your Acura 3000 on a PBX

“Last Number When you first make a call, try pressing the REDIAL/ PAUSE
Redial and or
memory dialling

and the telephone number.

don’t work on

You should later be able to redial the number.
When storing numbers in memory, you can include the

doesn’t work.”

If your PBX requires you to wait for a second Dial tone before

selected, callers cannot leave messages (see page 25).

Make sure the machine is switched on - the MESSAGE light

Make sure you have not selected OGM2 - with OGM2

any messages”

a PBX.

button for a pause between the outside line access digit (e.g.9)

outside line access digit (e.g.9) and pause (P) if necessary,
with each number.

dialling the telephone number, press the REDIAL/PAUSE
button for a pause between the access digit and the number.

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Troubleshooting continue...

If the fault persists …

Disconnect all other instruments connected to the
can make a call.

 Disconnect the Base unit from the telephone line

and plug a different phone into the master telephone
socket. Try making a call. If this works, the line is
OK.

 If the call does not work, and you are using a two -

way socket adapter, remove it and plug a telephone
directly into the socket. If the call now works, the
adapter may be faulty.

If you cannot make a call, the fault may be on the
exchange line. Contact the service provider (the BT
engineers on 151, or your cable company).

If you still cannot identify the cause of the problem,
Calls are charged at Local Call rate.

14. Guarantee and Service

This product is guaranteed against manufacturing defects for a period of 1year.

same line as the Acura 3000 and see whether you

contact the Binatone Help Line on 0845 345 9677

unauthorised modifications or alterations, or has been the subject of commercial
use.

Your statutory rights remain unaffected.

This does not cover the product where the fault is due to misuse, abuse, use in
contravention of the instructions, or where the product has been the subject of

In the event of a problem with the product within the guarantee period please
return it to your nearest Argos store.

If the item is shown to have had an inherent defect present at the time of sale,
the store will provide you with a replacement.

Guarantor; Argos Ltd

489 - 499 Avebury Boulevard

Central Milton Keynes

MK9 2NW

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15. Technical details

Standard Corded

Telephone with Caller Display and Answering

Machine

Temperature range
Electrical power Base unit - input 100V-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz;0.15A

output DC 7 V, 420 mA; polarity

BIN

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1 Apsley

Way London NW2 7HF,United Kingdom.
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EC Declaration of Conformity

We the m

anufacturer / Importer : Binatone Telecom Plc

1 Apsley Way London

NW2 7HF, United Kingdom.
Declare under our sole responsibility that the following product
Type of equipment:

Corded phone

Model Name:

Acura 3000

Country of Origin:

China
Brand: Binatone
com

plies with the essential protection requirements of R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC on the
approximation of the laws of the Council Directive /108/EC on the approximation of
the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and the
European Community Directive 2006/95/EC relating to Electrical Safety.
Assessment of compliance of the product with the requirements relating to the essential
requirements according to Article 3 R&TTE was based on Annex III of the Directive
1999/5/EC and the following standard:

EMC:

Electrical Safety:

EN

60950-1:2006+A11:2009

EN 55022:2006+A1

W

aste electrical products must not be
disposed of with household waste.
This equipment should be taken to
your local recycling centre for safe
treatment.

The product is labelled w

ith the European Approval Marking CE as shown. Any Unauthorized

modification of the product voids this Declaration.

Manufacturer

/ Importer

(signature of authorized person)

London,

Signature:Place & Date: 18th,Aug-11

Product Operation Director

EN 61000-3-2:2006+A1+A2
EN 61000-3-3:

Operating

0 ºC to 40 ºC

;Storage

-20 ºC to 60 ºC

2008

EN

55024:1998+A1+A2

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The Binatone Help Line is

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available from 9.00 am to

5.00 pm, Monday to Friday, on

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rate.

Or visit our website:

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Contents of this User Guide

UK Argos Ver 1.0 Sep-2011

Connection and conditions for use

You can connect your Acura 3000 to a direct exchange line (DEL) - a line
connected to a local exchange, with its own phone number; to an extension socket
connected to a DEL; or to an extension on an approved compatible PBX. Do not
connect the Acura 3000 as an extension to a payphone.

The ringer equivalence numbers (RENs) of all instruments (phones, fax machines,
etc.) connected to an exchange line must not add up to more than 4 - otherwise,
one or more of them may not ring and/or answer calls correctly.
The Acura 3000 has a REN of 1, and most other telephones have a REN of 1
unless marked otherwise.

1.

2.

12.

13.

15. Technical details

14.

Setting up the Acura 3000

Where to find it
Installation

Telephone operation
Outgoing call record

Phonebook function
Caller Display operation

Answering Machine system

Guarantee and Service

Operational notes
Troubleshooting

Remote operation

3. Wall mount installation

4.

5.
One Touch Memory6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

Pressing buttons on your phone

 When the instructions in this user guide tell you simply to 'press 'a button,



this means that you should press the button briefly, then release it.

should keep the button pressed until the display changes and/or you hear a

When the instructions tell you to 'press and hold' a button, this means you
tone.