Binatone iDECT M3i User Manual

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Before operating this set,

please read these instructions carefully.

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USER GUIDE

Digital Cordless Telephone

with Answer Machine

M3i

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Standard

Frequency range Channel bandwidth

Operating range Operating time

Temperature range

Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunication (DECT)

1.88 to 1.9 GHz

1.728 MHz Up to 300m outdoors;

Standby: 100 hours,Talking:10 hours

Battery charge time:15 hours Operating 0 C to 40 C,

Storage -20 C to 60 C

(bandwidth = 20 MHz)

Up to 50m indoors

CLEANING AND CARE

Do not clean any part of your phone system with benzene, thinners

or 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

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

repair it yourself, but

consult your supplier or the Helpline.

not try to

phone system away from

phone system.

Electrical power

Base unit:

Charger unit:

Ten Pao - S004LB0600030/S004LV0600030 input 100-240VAC 50/60Hz 150mA,

Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

Ten Pao - S005CB0600045/S005CV0600045 input 100-240VAC 50/60Hz 150mA,

output 6VDC 450mA

output 6VDC 300mA

Battery Information

battery pack) Electrical Rating 2.4V 400mAh

GPI - VTHC04RN00 Type NiMH (Rechargeable

Port specification

The adapter port (connec t ed to the mains power supply) is a SELV port with

respect to EN41003.

The

telephone line port (connected to the telephone line) is a TNV

port with respect to EN41003.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

INSTALLING YOUR PHONE

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

2.1 .......................................................................... 5

2.2 ...................................................... 5

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PHONE

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

3.1 HANDSET OVERVIEW ................................................................................................ 6

USING YOUR PHONE

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

4.1 MAKE A CALL ............................................................................................................

4.2

ANSWER A CALL ......................................................................................................

4.3

END A CALL

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

4.4

4.6 MUTE A CALL ............................................................................................................

4.7

4.8 TURN ON THE KEYPAD LOCK.................................................................................

4.9

REDIAL THE LAST NUMBER....................................................................................

4.10

FIND THE HANDSET..................................................................................................

4.11

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

PRIVATE PHONEBOOK..................................................................................

5.3 VIEW A PHONEBOOK ENTRY..................................................................................

5.1 ADD A NEW PHONEBOOK ENTRY..........................................................................

5.2 SEARCH A PHONEBOOK ENTRY ...........................................................................

11 11

TURN OFF HANDSET RINGER

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

12 13 13

15 15

4.5

ADJUST EARPIECE VOLUME

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

HANDSET SPEAKERPHONE ....................................................................................

3.2

HANDSET DISPLAY ICONS AND SYMBOLS

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

3.5

MENU STRUCTURE

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

3.6

TEXT AND DIGIT ENTRY TABLE

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

3.3 BASE STATION WITH TELEPHONE ANSWERING MACHINE(TAM)CONTROL ..... 8

3.4

BASE TWO DIGIT-LED DISPLAY INFORMATION ....................................................

CONNECTING THE BASE STATION INSTALLING AND CHARGING THE BATTERIES

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

5.4 EDIT A PHONEBOOK ENTRY...................................................................................

5.5

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

16 16

5.6 DELETE ALL PHONEBOOK ENTRIES

5.7

CHECK THE PHONEBOOK USAGE ........................................................................

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

CALLER DISPLAY (NETWORK DEPENDENT)

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

6.1 VIEW THE CALL LIST................................................................................................

6.2

STORE A CALL LIST NUMBER INTO THE PHONEBOOK ......................................

6.3

DELETE AN ENTRY IN THE CALL LIST...................................................................

6.4

PHONE SETTINGS

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

7.1

DATE AND TIME SETTINGS .....................................................................................

7.2

ALARM SETTINGS.....................................................................................................

7.3

HANDSET SETTINGS ................................................................................................

7.4 BASE SETTINGS .......................................................................................................22

TROUBLESHOOTING

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

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

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

7.5

REGISTRATION .........................................................................................................24

7.6

RESET YOUR PHONE ...............................................................................................

11 GUARANTEE AND SERVICE

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

ANSWERING MACHINE

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

REMOTE CARD

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

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

...........................................................8.1 TURN THE ANSWERING MACHINE ON/OFF

............................................................................................8.2 LISTEN TO MESSAGES

................................................................................................268.3 DELETE MESSAGES

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

278.4 RECORD A MEMO

.........................................................................8.5 ANSWERING MACHINE SETTINGS

DELETE ALL CALL LIST ENTRIES

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.

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 instructions.

• 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 phone outdoors during a thunderstorm-unplug the

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) batteries! The operation periods for the handsets are only applicable with the default battery capacities

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

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

12) Please ensure the battery connector is inserted correctly.

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

following:

bath tub, kitchen sink, swimming pool).

Keep your phone away from hot, humid conditions or strong sunlight, and don't let it get wet or use this product near water (for example, near a

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

risk of fire or electric shock.

Centre under the following conditions:

put them where they could get punctured.

unit or surroundings. The manufacturer will not be held liable for damage arising from such non-compliance.

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

Package contents

The package contains the following items:

• 1 Handset

• 1 Base station

• 1 Mains power adapter

• 1 Telephone line cord

• 1 Rechargeable battery pack

• 1 User manual

Note: If you have a Twin, Triple or Quad system, you will also have the requisite extra handset(s) and battery packs, and a charger pod for each extra handset.

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

accordance with the normal standards for a DECT phone: Maximum range up to 300 metres outdoors or 50 metres indoors.

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.

Connection and conditions for use:

You can connect your phone to a direct exchange line (DEL) on 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 as an extension to a payphone.

The ringer equivalence numbers (REN) of all equipment (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

marked otherwise.

phone has a REN of 1, and most other telephones have a REN of 1 unless

link between them. The signal between the handset and the base is in

2 INSTALLING YOUR PHONE

2.1 Connecting the base station

1) Plug the power supply

and line cord

into

2) Plug the power adapter into a 230Vac,

3) Always use the cables provided in the box

Warning

other power supplies may cause a hazard.

and the line cord into

the base station.

50Hz mains socket,

2.2 Installing and charging the batteries

3) Put the handset on the base and charge

If you have a

Broadband 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

Warning: Install the base unit in a position where the mains adapter plug will reach an

easily accessible mains socket. Never try to lengthen the mains power cable. Note: The base unit needs mains power for normal operation, not just for charging the handset batteries.

Use only the NiMH rechargeable battery

2) Position the battery compartment cover

The handset will give a beep when it is

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.

your telephone line socket.

1) Place the supplied battery pack into the battery compartment with the connector fully inserted as shown

type provided.

over the batteries and slide up to click

into place.

for 15 hours before using the handset for

on the base or charger.

the first time.

properly placed

RED

BLACK

3 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PHONE

3.1 Handset Overview

LEFT SOFT KEY

TALK

In idle / predialling mode: Press to make a call In Redial list / Call List / Phonebook list Press to make a call to

During ringing: Press to answer a call

RIGHT SOFT KEY(CLEAR/

In sub-menu mode: Press to go

In sub-menu mode: Press and

In editing / predialling mode: Press

In editing / predialling mode: Press and hold to delete all the

During a call: Press to mute/

In idle mode:Press to intercom

In main menu mode: Press to go

RECALL(also called FLASH)

In idle / predia ling mode: Press to insert a recall(R) During a call:Press to dial a recall(R)

OFF

During a call: Press to end a call

In menu / editing mode: Press to

In idle mode: Press and hold to power off the

In idle mode (when the handset is

In idle mode: Press to access the call list In menu mode: Press to scroll up the menu items In Phonebook list / Redial list / Call List: Press to scroll up the list During a call: Press to increase the earpiece volume During ringing: Press to increase the ringer volume

DOWN

In idle mode: Press to access

In menu mode: Press to scroll down

In Phonebook list /

Press to scroll down

During a call: Press to decrease the

During ringing: Press to decrease the

the redial list

the menu items

Redial list / Call List:

the list

earpiece volume

ringer

volume

the displayed entry.

and go back to idle screen

go back to previous menu

handset

powered off): Press and hold to power on the handset.

BACK/MUTE/INTERCOM)

back to idle screen

back to previous level

hold to go back to idle screen

to clear a character / digit

characters / digits

another handset

SPEAKERPHONE

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

Press to make a call with speakerphone

During ringing: Press to answer a call with speakerphone

unmute the microphone

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/ Redial List/ Call List

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

Indicates more options available in lists, above or below.

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.

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.)

Whole icon on steady when the battery is fully charged, even if still on

Indicates when the battery needs charging.

Flashes when low battery power level is detected.

(BACK)

(INT)

Indicates when there are more characters or numbers in front of those

Indicates when there are more characters or numbers after those being

LEFT SOFT KEY function. Press to access the main menu. LEFT SOFT KEY function. Press to confirm the current selection.

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

RIGHT SOFT KEY function. Press to start an intercom call.

RIGHT SOFT KEY function. Press to go back to the previous menu level

RIGHT SOFT KEY function. Press to clear a character, stop the alarm,

being

displayed.

or cancel the current action.

or mute/unmute the microphone during a call.

Indicates that your answering machine (TAM) is

3.2 Display Icons and Symbols

Indicates that Speakerphone is being used.

Whole icon flashes when the battery is charging.

Indicates that the handset ringer is switched off.

on and flashes when there is a new message.

a charging station.

00 Steady ON: No voice messages in the TAM.

XX Flashing: There are XX new messages recorded where XX is

ZZ Steady ON: There are ZZ old messages in the TAM memory

no new messages.

XX/FF Flashing XX alternately with FF: There are XX new voice

and

Displayed when the answering machine is turned ON where

Displayed when the answering machine is turned OFF

3.4 Base Two Digit-LED Display Information

from 01 to 59.

3.3 Base Station with Telephone Answering Machine (TAM) Control

XX is number of messages in TAM memory.

messages recorded and the TAM memory is full.

VOLUME +

During message playback: press

In idle: press to increase the

SKIP FORWARD

During message playback: press

ANSWER ON/OFF

Press to switch the answering

PLAY

to play

VOLUME –

During message playback: press to

In idle: press to decrease the base

SKIP BACKWARD

Press to repeat playing the current message. Press twice to skip back to the previous message.

DELETE

During message playback: press to delete

In idle: press twice to delete all previously

CHARGING CRADLE

PAGE

Press to page all registered

Press

CHARGING LED

On: when the handset is put into

IN USE LED

Flashes

Steady on when

when there is an incoming call, or the

on line

base cradle for charging.

handsets.

machine on/off.

the current message.

reviewed messages.

decrease the speaker volume.

ringer volume

to increase the speaker volume.

base ringer volume.

to skip to the next message.

to stop Press

playing messages.

messages.

answering mechine is on line or has a new message.

a cordle ss handset is

STOP

3.5 Menu Structure

ADD TO PB DELETE DELETE ALL DETAILS

Press <UP> or <DOWN> to go to other options in the menu list. Press <MENU/ OK> to enter a sub-menu or function. Press <Cancel/Mute> to go back to the previous level.

Shows EMPTY or the

first Call

List Entry. Then

Main Menu

CALL LIST

PHONEBOOK

BS SETTINGSHSSETTIN

REGISTRATION

DEFAULT

ANS. MACHINE

Sub menu

PIN? - - - -

MSG PLAYBACK DELETE ALL MEMO TAM ON/OFF TAM SETTINGS

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

PIN? - - - -

Key Press

<MENU>

<UP/

DOWN>

<UP/

DOWN>

<UP/

DOWN>

<UP/

DOWN>

<UP/

DOWN>

<UP/

DOWN>

phonebook Entry.

ADD VIEW EDIT DELETE DELETE ALL PB STATUS

Shows EMPTY or the

first

Then

ADD PB STATUS or

DIAL MODE FLASH TIME CHAN GE P IN

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

for:

for:

CHANGE PIN

BS S CREENING

BS R INGE R RING VOL UME DELE TE H S

Flashing FF: The TAM memory is full and there are no new

- - /XX

Flashing XX alternately with - -: The Time/Date is not set and

- -

Flashing - -: The Time/Date is not set and there are no new

XX Steady ON: Playing the current XX old recorded message. XX Flashing: Playing the current XX new recorded incoming

A1/A2

Steady ON: Playing the current outgoing message (OGM)

XX/An

Flashing XX alternately with An: Currently recording the new

Flashing: Remote access is in progress from a handset or via

Steady ON: Indicates the current volume level where X is

messages recorded.

message.

Only OGM.

XX incoming message.

the external line.

from 1 to 8.

messages.

where A1 is the Answer & Record OGM and A2 is the Answer

there are XX new messages recorded.

Refer to the following for the menu structure.

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

menu list.

3.6 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 <Cancel/Mute> to delete the last character.

4. Press and hold <Cancel/Mute> to delete the entire text string.

3.6.1 English 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 0, or P (Pause) if press and hold

? / \

( ) *

# o

- #

Alphanumeric Editing

(For phonebook name editing and renaming handset )

Number Editing (For phone

number editing,date/time editing)

Some other characters are available with some of the alternative handset

language options (see 7.3.5).

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