Scroll down/Recall (R) button
Answering Machine On/Off and
Answering Machine Memory Full
Speakerphone volume controls
Answering Machine control
Turning the handset On/Off
Transferring calls between
The package should include the following items:
- Line cord and adapter plug
- Instruction manual and guarantee card
Model numbers +1 are also supplied with an extra handset, batteries, charger and electrical
Connect the mains adapter* to the DC 9V socket on the base unit and to the
Remove the battery cover from the back of the handset. Insert the batteries into
the handset ensuring correct battery polarity is observed. Replace the battery
Place the handset in the base unit, with the keypad facing up.
is correctly positioned the
indicator on the base unit will illuminate.
Charge the handset batteries without interruption for 24 hours initially
base unit and then to the telephone network wall socket.
A click will be heard when the modular plug is correctly connected.
Connect the charger’s mains adapter* to an electrical wall socket.
Remove the battery cover from the back of the handset. Insert the batteries into
the handset ensuring correct battery polarity is observed. Replace the battery
Charge the handset batteries without interruption for 24 hours initially
telephone not dependent on local power is available for emergency use. The handset may attract
small ferromagnetic objects, such as staples and pins, around the earpiece and the handsfree speaker,
where it will be exposed to direct sunlight or other major heat sources.
A belt clip is included, which can be tted on the back of the handset. The belt
clip enables the handset to be attached to a belt, waistband or similar. To attach
the clip, line up with the indents on either side of the handset and press it into
place over the back of the handset.
The telephone is supplied with environmentally friendly nickel metal hydride
using only NiMH rechargeables.
Fully charged batteries will last for approx. 100 hours in standby or approx. 8
hours call time. These operation times apply at normal room temperatures using
Completely discharged batteries will take about 10 hours to fully recharge.
As long as the handset is in the base unit the battery indicator in the handset
display will ash and the battery indicator
on the base unit will be on, it
does NOT disappear/go off once charging is complete.
The base unit has an automatic charging mechanism that prevents the batteries
handset charge contacts are cleaned regularly, ie monthly, with a pencil eraser and/or a soft dry
up. This is normal and will not harm the equipment.
any damage caused by installing incorrect batteries.
batteries. The indicator has three segments, which disappear one by one as the
battery charge decreases. When the battery is running low,
it will cease to function until it is recharged.
The range of the telephone varies between 40 and 300 metres depending on
whether the radio waves transmitting the call are hindered by any obstructions.
Maximum range requires unobstructed transmission between the handset and
the base unit. In densely populated areas, houses, apartments, etc. the range will
be reduced. For optimum range, place the base unit in a high and unobstructed
The range can also be improved by turning your head so that the handset is
pointing towards the base unit.
When using the handset close to the range limit during a call, a warning tone
will be heard from the handset and the word SEARCHING will be displayed
before the call is cut off.
A headset can be connected to the telephone using the socket provided.
When using a headset, there is no change in the way a call is received or made.
When a headset is connected, the microphone and earpiece of the handset are
automatically disconnected.
This telephone supports the use of the mute function with a button on the
headset cable that is available on many headsets.
Wall mounting the extra handset (Doro 1000+1)
The extra handsets charger can be wall mounted using two horizontally
mounted screws, 49mm apart. The screw heads should then t into the two
“keyholes” on the back of the charger unit.
New network voice message received
New number(s) in Caller ID log.
Shown within reception range. Flashes when out of range.
Flashes during a call and when ringing. Steady light as long
as the handset is placed in the base unit, i.e. it will not go out
when the battery is fully charged.
Flashes when there are new messages on the answering
machine. Steady light when the answering machine is on and
all messages have been played back.
Flashes when the answering machine memory is full.
The Doro 1000 is two telephones in one, rstly, a full featured handset
including a handsfree speaker-phone plus a headset connection, in addition to
the base unit separate handsfree speaker-phone with all the necessary functions
Enter the required number. Mistakes can be erased using
and the number is dialled.
and the number is dialled.
When the handset starts to ring.
If the telephone cannot connect to a line, a warning tone will be heard. The problem may be
transmission channels being engaged.
The ve most recently dialled numbers can easily be redialled using
several times until the desired number is displayed.
and the number is dialled.
and the number is dialled.
During a call, the handset volume can be adjusted to levels 1-5, with 5 being the
for the current setting to be
or wait for it to return to call mode.
The microphone can be muted during a call by pressing
re-activate the microphone.
on the base unit will activate the paging signal on the handset. This
handset. The signal will stop automatically after twenty seconds or when you
press any key on the handset.
Immediately following the connection of a call, a call timer will be shown on
the display. The timer is a simple way to help you keep track of how long the call
Access to additional network services can be gained by using the recall button
keys. Contact your network operator for more information.
followed by the extension number to transfer a call
when connected to a PBX (TBR only).
Dial the number as usual.
to activate the Handsfree
Place the handset on a at, even surface, e.g. a table, with the buttons facing
Speak towards the microphone on the lower front edge of the handset (max
The volume can be adjusted as per the description on page 9
To change between handsfree and normal conversation, press
to terminate the call and disconnect the line.
to terminate the call and disconnect the line.
Please remember that in handsfree speaker mode, it is only possible for one person at a time to
talk. The switchover between speaker and microphone is automatic and dependent on the sound
level of the incoming call and the microphone respectively. It is therefore essential that there
are no loud noises in the immediate vicinity of the telephone, as this will disrupt the speaker
Operation – telephone in the base
Wait for the dial tone, then enter the required number.
Answering using the base unit
The most recently dialled number can be easily redialled using
The base unit volume may be adjusted during a call using
Transfer call to the handset
Transfer the call to the handset using
If you do not want to transfer the call, press