Binatone iDECT C3i User Manual

USER GUIDE

C3i system

THIS EQUIPMENT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR MAKING EMERGENCY TELEPHONE CALLS WHEN THE POWER FAILS. ALTERNATIVE ARRANGEMENTS SHOULD BE MADE FOR ACCESS TO DIAL EMERGENCY SERVICES.

Before operating this set,

please read these instructions carefully.

Digital Cordless Telephone

Binatone Helpline (for UK only)

To use your handset and base together, you must be able to establish a radio

The signal range may decrease if there is any large metal object between the handset and the base, such as a refrigerator, a mirror, a filing cabinet, metallic

doors or reinforced concrete. The signal strength may also be reduced by other solid structures like walls, or by other radio or electrical interference.

link between them.

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Package contents

In the box you will find:

one Cordless Handset(two with a Twin system, three with a Triple system, four with a Quad system) one Base Station

one Mains Power Adapter one Telephone Line Cord

one User Guide one Charger Pod with mains power adapter,for each additional handset of a multi-handset systems.

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Connection and conditions for use: You can connect your iDECT C3i to a direct exchange line (DEL) - a line connected to a local exchange, with its own phone number, or to an approved compatible PBX. Do not connect as an extension to a payphone.

The ringer equivalence numbers (RENs) of all instruments (phones, fax machines, modems, 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 iDECT C3i has a REN of 1, and most other telephones have a REN of

If you hear a warning tone during a call, and/or the sound

in the earpiece

Move nearer to the

base unit within 20 seconds, until the tone stops.

Otherwise, your call may be cut off.

‘Out of range’

warning

becomes faint or distorted, you may be

going out of range of the base unit.

1 unless marked otherwise.

one Rechargeable Batteries for each handsetp ack

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Standard

Frequency range

Channel bandwidth

Operating time

Temperature range

Electrical power

Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunication (DECT)

1.88 to 1.9 GHz

1.728 MHz

Standby: 100 hours Talking: 10 hours

Battery charge time:15 hours

Operating 0 C to 40 C Storage -20 C to 60 C

HANDSET

(bandwidth = 20 MHz)

Base UNIT input 230V AC 50Hz, output 6VDC , 300mA.

CHARGER POD input 230V AC 50Hz output 6V DC , 300mA.

Port specification

The port (connec ted to the mains power supply) is

The port (connected

to the telephone

line) is a

TNV port

respect to EN41003.

with

CLEANING AND CARE

Do not clean any part of your

other solvent chemicals as this may cause permanent damage which is not covered by the Guarantee.

When necessary, clean it with a damp cloth.

Keep your hot, humid conditions

or strong

sunlight,and don't let it get wet. Every effort has been made to ensure high standards of reliability for your

However, if something

does go wrong, please

try to repair it yourself but consult

your supplier or the Helpline.

do not

phone system

iDECT C3i system with benzene, thinners or

iDECT C3i system away from

a SELV port with respect to EN41003.

2.4V rechargeable battery pack.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

......................................................... 4

INSTALLING YOUR PHONE

.......................................................................... 5

2.1 C

ONNECTING THE BASE STATION

........................................................................ 5

2.2 I

NSTALLING AND CHARGING THE BATTERIES

.................................................... 5

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PHONE

.............................................................. 6

3.1 H

ANDSET OVERVIEW

.............................................................................................. 6

3.2 B

ASE STATION OVERVIEW

...................................................................................

3. D

ISPLAY ICONS AND SYMBOLS

............................................................................. 7

3. M

ENU STRUCTURE

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3. T

EXT AND DIGIT ENTRY TABLE

............................................................................. 9

USING YOUR PHONE

...................................................................................11

4.1 M

AKE A CALL

.......................................................................................................... 11

4.2 A

NSWER A CALL

.................................................................................................... 11

4.3 E

ND A CALL

............................................................................................................. 12

4.4 A

DJUST EARPIECE VOLUME

................................................................................. 12

4.5 M

UTE A CALL

.......................................................................................................... 12

4.6

TURN OFF HANDSET RINGER

...............................................................................12

4.7 T

URN ON THE KEYPAD LOCK

................................................................................ 12

4.8 R

EDIAL THE LAST NUMBER

.................................................................................. 12

4.9 F

IND THE HANDSET

................................................................................................ 13

4.10

MAKE AN INTERNAL CALL(FOR MULTI-HANDSET VERSIONS ONLY )

.............. . 13

3 4 5

PRIVATE PHONEBOOK ................................................................................15

5.3

VIEW A PHONEBOOK ENTRY

................................................................................ 15

5.4

EDIT A PHONEBOOK ENTRY

.................................................................................

5.5 DELETE A PHONEBOOK ENTRY ...........................................................................

5.6

DELETE ALL PHONEBOOK ENTRIES

...................................................................

5.7

CHECK THE PHONEBOOK USAGE

....................................................................... 17

CALLER DISPLAY (NETWORK DEPENDENT)

............................................17

6.1

VIEW THE CALL LIST

.............................................................................................. 18

6.2

STORE A CALL LIST NUMBER INTO THE PHONEBOOK

6.3

DELETE AN ENTRY IN THE CALL LIST

................................................................. 18

6.4 DELETE ALL CALL LIST ENTRIES ........................................................................

5.1

ADD A NEW PHONEBOOK ENTRY

........................................................................ 15

5.2

SEARCH FOR A PHONEBOOK ENTRY

.................................................................. 15

1 16 16

.................................... 18

PHONE SETTINGS

........................................................................................19

7.1

DATE AND TIME SETTINGS

................................................................................... 19

7.2 A

LARM SETTINGS

...................................................................................................

7.3 H

ANDSET SETTINGS

.............................................................................................

7.4

BASE SETTINGS

.................................................................................................... 22

7.5 R

EGISTRATION

...................................................................................................... 2

7.6 R

ESET YOUR PHONE

............................................................................................ 24

ANSWERING MACHINE

...........................................................................25

8.1 T

URN ON/OFF THE ANSWERING MACHINE

....................................................... 25

8.2 L

ISTEN TO THE MESSAGES IN THE ANSWERING MACHINE

.......................... 25

8.3 D

ELETE ALL MESSAGES IN THE ANSWERING MACHINE

................................ 26

8.4 R

ECORD MEMO

..................................................................................................... 26

8.5 A

NSWERING MACHINE SETTINGS

...................................................................... 27

TROUBLESHOOTING

...............................................................................

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

........................................................... 33

GUARANTEE AND SERVICE

..................................................................

11.1

WHILE THE UNIT IS UNDER GUARANTEE

........................................................ 34

11.2

AFTER THE GUARANTEE HAS EXPIRED

..........................................................

for charger units.

CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

Input: 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz, 100mA; Output: DC6V 300mA

Use only GP Battery Co, Ltd. Model number: 5M702BMX2-2/5M702BMXP-2,

2.4V,600mA, Ni-MH.

Use only TEN BAO INDUSTRIAL Limited, Model number: S002CB0600030,

Mode number: 2SN-3/5F60H-S-JZ2, 2.4V,600mA, -MH.

or sanik Battery Co,Ltd.

1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always

be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, including the

1) Read and understand all the instructions.

2) Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

3) Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

4) Keep your iDECT C3i away from hot, humid conditions or strong

5) Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the

6) Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to our Repair

• When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

• If the product does not operate normally by following the operating

• If the product has been dropped and the cabinet has been damaged.

• If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

7) NEVER use your iDECT C3i outdoors during a thunderstorm - unplug

8) Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

9) Use only the supplied NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) battery packs!

The operation

periods for the handsets are only applicable with the default

10) The use of other battery types or non-rechargeable batteries/primary cells can be dangerous. These may cause interference and/or damage to the

will not be held liable for damage

such non-compliance.

11) Do not use third party charging bays. Damage may be caused to the

12) Please ensure the batteries are inserted in the correct polarity.

13) Dispose of batteries safely. Do not immerse them in water, burn them, or

Centre under the following conditions:

following:

use this product near water (for

storms in your area. Damage caused by lightning is not covered by the

example, near a bath tub, kitchen sink, swimming pool).

battery capacities

sunlight, and don't let it get wet or

risk of fire or electric shock.

the base from the telephone line and the mains socket when there are

guarantee.

instructions.

unit or surroundings. The manufacturer arising from

put them where they could get punctured.

batteries.

2 INSTALLING YOUR PHONE

2.1 Connecting the base station

1) Plug the power supply

& line cord into the base station.

2) Plug the power adapter into a 230Vac, 50Hz mains socket,

and the line cord into your telephone line socket.

3) Always use the cables provided in the box

Warning: Use only the provided adaptor, using other power

supplies may cause a hazard. Warning: Install the base unit in a position where the mains adapter plug

Note: The base unit needs mains power for normal operation, not just for charging the handset batteries.

2.2 Installing and charging the batteries

1) Place the battery pack as indicated, ensuring the

polarity is correct.

2) Position the battery compartment cover over the batteries

and slide up to click into place.

3) Put the handset on the base and charge for 15 hours before using the

handset for the first time. The handset will give a beep when it is properly placed on the base or charger.

If y o u h a v e a B r o a d b a nd line

If you connect your telephone to a line with

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.

a broadband connection, you will need to

Use only the NiMH rechargeable battery type provided.

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.

will reach an easily accessible mains socket. Never try to lengthen the mains power cable.

3 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PHONE

3.1 Handset Overview

TALK ON

In idle / predialing mode: Press to make a call In Redial List / Calls List Phonebook list: Press to make a call to the

LEFT SOFT KEY(MENU/OK)

In idle mode: Press to access the main menu In sub-menu mode: Press to confirm the selection During a call: Press to access

Intercom / Phonebook /

TALK OFF / POWER ON/OFF

During a call: Press to end a call and go back to idle screen In menu / editing mode: Press to go back to previous menu In idle mode: Press and hold to power off the handset In idle mode (when the handset is

power on

In idle mode: Press to access the Calls List In menu mode: Press to scroll up the menu items In Phonebook list / Redial List / Calls List

Press to scroll up the list During a call: Press to increase the earpiece or speaker volume During ringing: Press to increase the ringer volume

RIGHT SOFT KEY(CLEAR/BACK/MUTE/INTERCOM)

In sub-menu mode: Press to go back to previous level In sub-menu mode: Press and hold to go back to idle screen In editing / predialing mode: Press to clear a character / digit In editing / predialing mode: Press and hold to delete all the characters / digits During a call: Press to mute/ unmute the microphone In idle mode: Press to intercom another handset

In main menu mode: Press to go back to idle screen

MNO

WXYZ

DEF

ABC

TUV

JKL

PQRS

GHI

DOWN

In idle mode: Press to access the Redial List In menu mode: Press to scroll down the menu items In Phonebook list /

Redial List / Calls List

Press to scroll down the list During a call: Press to decrease the earpiece or speaker volume During ringing: Press to decrease the ringer volume

SPEAKERPHONE

During a call: Press to turn on / off the speakerphone. Call List / Phonebook list / Redial list:

Press to make a call with speakerphone During ringing: Press to answer a call with speakerphone During answering machine message playback /

call screening: Press to switch between speaker and earpiece.

RECALL(also called FLASH)

In idle / predialing mode: Press to insert a recall During a call:Press to send a recall (flash)

signal.(You may need the recall function if your phone is connected to a PBX or

Redial List / Calls List

selected entry in the list

During ringing: Press to answer a call

you use BT Calling features.)

powered off): Press and hold to

the handset.

3.2 Base Station Overview

1. PAGE

Press the Page button on the base station to page your handset(s).

It will ring for approximately 60 seconds.

2. CHARGING CRADLE

3.3 Display Icons and Symbols

The LCD display gives you information on the current status of the telephone.

Press and hold to put base into registration mode.

Scroll up / down the menu items / Phonebook list / Redial list / Call List

Steady when the handset is in range of the base. Flashes when out of

Steady when an intercom call is in progress. Flashes when there is an incoming internal call.

Indicates a call is in progress on that handset.

Indicates when the telephone answering machine (TAM ) is turned on. Flashes when new TAM messages are received or the TAM memory is

Indicates that the handset ringer is switched off.

Steady when an alarm is set. Flashes when the alarm is sounding. Indicates that the keypad is locked.

Indicates when you have a new Voice Mail message. (This is a Caller Display service and is not usually available from

range of the base or not registered to the base.

UK network providers.)

full.

Indicates when the battery is fully charged. Whole icon flashes when the battery is charging.

Internal block icon flashes when the battery is in final charging stage.

Indicates when the battery needs charging. Flashes when low battery power level is detected.

Indicates that Speakerphone is being used.

3.4 Menu Structure

In idle mode, press <MENU/OK> go to CALL LIST, the first option in the menu

list. Press <UP> or <DOWN> go to other function in the menu list. Press <OK> to enter a sub-menu or function. Press <Back> to go back to the previous level. Refer to the following for the menu structure.

Main

CALL LIST

PHONEBOOK

BS SETTINGS HSSETTIN

REGISTRATION

DEFAULT

ANS. MACHINE

Sub

DELETE HS DIAL MODE FLASH TIME CHANGE PIN

ALARM RING SETUP TONE SETUP LANGUAGE RENAME HS HS DISPLAY AUTO ANSWER DATE & TIME

PIN? - - - -

MSG PLAYBACK DELETE ALL MEMO TAM ON/OFF TAM SETTINGS

ANSWER MODE TAM LANGUAGE OGM SETTINGS ANSWER DELAY RECORD TIME REMOTE ACC COMPRESSION CHANGE PIN

PIN? - - - -

Shows EMPTY or the first Call List Entry. Then <OK> for: ADD TO PB DELETE DELETE ALL DETAILS

Shows EMPTY or the first Phonebook Entry. Then <OK> for: ADDADD VIEW EDIT DELETE DELETE ALL PB STATUS

Key Press

<MENU>

<UP/

DOWN>

<UP/

DOWN>

<UP/

DOWN>

<UP/

DOWN>

<UP/

DOWN>

<UP/

DOWN>

(BACK)

(INT)

Press the MENU/OK key to access the main menu. Press the MENU/OK key to confirm the current selection.

Indicates new TAM message / new call in TAM message list / call list.

Press the C/MUTE key to start an intercom call.

Press the C/MUTE key to go back to the previous menu level or cancel

Press the C/MUTE key to clear a character, stop the alarm, or

the current action.

mute/unmute the microphone during a call.

3.5 Text and Digit Entry Table

The following table shows you where each letter and punctuation character can

be found, by using repeated presses of the alphanumeric keypad. This will be

helpful when storing a name in the

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

Writing Tips:

1. Once a character is selected, the cursor will move to the next position after

2. You can move the cursor within the text with the <UP/DOWN> keys to amend the text entry.

3. Press <C> to delete the last character.

4. Press and hold <C> to delete the entire text string.

3.5.1 Latin Character Set

Key Press

1st 2

3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th

1 space - 1 1 2 A B C 2 2 3

D E F 3 3

4 G H I 4 4 5 J K L 5 5 6 M N O 6 6 7 P Q R S 7 7 8 T U V 8 8 9 W X Y Z 9 9 0 0, or P (Pause) if press and hold *

? / \

( ) *

Alphanumeric Editing

(For phonebook name editing and renaming handset )

Number Editing (For phone

number editing,date/time editing)

# o ' , - , &

Note: There are some different characters if the handset language is changed

(page 21).

a short pause.

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