Oricom BB100 User Manual

Oricom BB100

DECT CORDLESS Telephone

User Guide

Keep this user guide for future reference

Contents

Safety Information........................................................................................................ 4

Unpacking your Oricom BB100 .................................................................................. 4

Handset and Base unit................................................................................................. 5

LCD Layout ................................................................................................................... 6

Selecting a site for the Base unit .................................................................................................................... 7

Charging the batteries..................................................................................................................................... 7

Handset battery charge level .......................................................................................................................... 7

Setting the handset date and time ................................................................................................................... 7

Standby mode ................................................................................................................................................. 8

USING YOUR PHONE................................................................................................... 8

To make and end calls:................................................................................................................................... 8

Preparatory dialling (pre-dial) ........................................................................................................................ 8

Receiving external calls.................................................................................................................................. 8

Re-dialing ....................................................................................................................................................... 9

Using MUTE .................................................................................................................................................. 9

Using Recall ................................................................................................................................................... 9

Using Pause function...................................................................................................................................... 9

Adjust the handset earpiece volume during a call.......................................................................................... 9

Page function................................................................................................................................................ 10

Out of range warning.................................................................................................................................... 10

USING THE PHONE BOOK ........................................................................................ 10

Storing an entry in the phone book............................................................................................................... 10

Reviewing the phonebook ............................................................................................................................ 11

a. To access phonebook via ‘Menu’ option: ...................................................................................... 11

b. A simply way to access phonebook………………………………………………………………….11

Dialing a phone book entry .......................................................................................................................... 11

Editing an entry in the phone book............................................................................................................... 12

Deleting an entry in the phone book............................................................................................................. 12

CALLER ID (CID) ........................................................................................................ 13

Call Screening .............................................................................................................................................. 13

CID Phonebook Matching............................................................................................................................ 13

CID Reserved and Unavailable .................................................................................................................... 13

CID call list review....................................................................................................................................... 13

Review the call list ....................................................................................................................................... 13

To store a CID entry in the phonebook ........................................................................................................ 14

Deleting a CID record .................................................................................................................................. 14

Message waiting service:.............................................................................................................................. 15

PERSONALISING YOUR SETTINGS ......................................................................... 15

Selecting Handset Ringer melodies:............................................................................................................. 15

Setting the handset ringer volume ................................................................................................................ 16

Selecting base Ringer melodies…………………………………………………………………………….16

Setting Base Ringer Volume: ....................................................................................................................... 17

Setting Handset Earpiece Volume................................................................................................................ 17

Alert tones .................................................................................................................................................... 17

Key beep ................................................................................................................................................. 17

Low battery ............................................................................................................................................. 18

Out of range.................................................................................................................................................. 18

Renaming the Handset.................................................................................................................................. 18

Language selection ....................................................................................................................................... 19

Handset keypad lock/unlock......................................................................................................................... 19

Switching your handset on or Off………………………………………………………………………….20 Auto Answering ……………………………………………………………………………………………20

To Set the AUTO Answer function on or off............................................................................................... 20

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ADVANCED FEATURES............................................................................................. 20

Programming ................................................................................................................................................ 20

Change PIN Code......................................................................................................................................... 20

Recall time selection..................................................................................................................................... 21

Pause time selection ..................................................................................................................................... 21

Reset to factory default settings ................................................................................................................... 22

Quick default settings................................................................................................................................... 22

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .................................................................................... 23

Notes for operation in New Zealand ......................................................................... 24

Warranty Information................................................................................................. 25

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Safety Information

• Avoid exposure of this telephone to moisture or liquid.

• To prevent electric shock, do not open the handset or base cabinet.

• Avoid metallic contact (e.g. metal clips, keys) between the battery contacts and charging conductors.

• Do not use the handset in an explosive hazard area such as where there is gas leaking.

• There is a chance that the telephone could be damaged by an electrical storm. It is recommended that

users unplug the phone from the mains supply and telephone socket during a storm.

• Follow the local regulations regarding the disposal of your packing materials, exhausted batteries and used phone. Wherever possible, recycle those materials.

• We advise that this phone should not be used near intensive care medical equipment or by persons with pacemakers.

• Clean with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth. Never use cleaning agents, particularly aggressive solvents.

• Because the phone works by sending radio signals between base station and handset, wearers of hearing

aids may experience interference in the form of a humming noise.

• Your phone can interfere with electrical equipment such as answering machines, TV and radio sets, clock radios and computers if placed too close. It is recommended that you position the base unit at least one metre from such appliances.

• This telephone complies with applicable safety requirements for exposure to radio waves (EMR). The mean power of this telephone does not exceed 20mW limit at which point testing is required.

• The earpiece of the handset may attract small metal objects such as staples and pins. Care should be taken when placing the handset near these items.

CAUTION

This telephone is not designed for making emergency telephone calls when the mains power fails. Always have a corded phone available to be able to make and receive calls to emergency services if the mains power fails. Do not use your telephone during an electrical storm thunderstorm as it is possible to get an electric shock. Refer to information contained in the White pages directory.

CAUTION

Use only the mains adapter supplied with this telephone. Incorrect adapter polarity or voltage can seriously damage the unit.

Adaptor Input: 240 Vac / 50Hz Output: 9.0 Vac / 300mA

Unpacking your Oricom BB100

Retain all packing materials in a safe place, in case you later need to transport it or return it for servicing. In the box, you will find: - 1 handset, 1 Base Unit , 3 AAA rechargeable 600mAh batteries, 1 AC adaptor, User Manual and a Telephone line cord and adaptor plug

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Handset and Base unit

1. Receiver

2. LCD display

3. PHONEBOOK button - Use to access

phonebook.

4. TALK button

- Press to make/receive/end external calls.

- To escape from programming

5. Up button

- To enter the redial list in standby mode

- Long press to enter a pause in the dialling sequence

- To adjust earpiece volume during a call

- To scroll up through the menu options/settings

- To scroll up the phonebook/call list

6. Down button

- To enter the CID call list in standby mode

- To adjust earpiece volume during a call

- To scroll down through the menu

options/settings

- To scroll down the phonebook/call list

7. OK/Menu button

- To confirm settings

- To enter the menu

8. MUTE button - To use the mute function

during a call.

9. Cancel/ INT/Power button

- To cancel display digits or characters.

- Long press to exit menu setting

- To make an internal call to another handset (Only available if you have more than one handset)

- Long press to power off the handset

- Press to power on the handset

10. Recall button - For use with network services

11. Numerical dial buttons - Use to dial numbers and characters

12. Microphone

13. Battery charging indicator

- Illuminates when the handset is on the base/charging.

14. In use indicator

- Illuminates when the handset is in use

- Flashes when you receive incoming calls

- Flashes when entering registration mode

- Flashes when there is new CID call received

15. Page button

- Press to locate a misplaced handset

- Long press to enter registration mode

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LCD Layout

ICON NAME DESCRIPTION

Animated when charging

Battery

In Use (Talk) indicator

Calling External External call in progress.

External Call Blinking - There is an external incoming call.

New CID

Lock indicator Appears when the handset keypad is locked.

Message Waiting

Menu indicator Appears during MENU operation.

Phone Book indicator Appears when you reviewing the phone book.

Microphone Mute indicator Appears when the microphone is muted.

Signal indicator

Left Scroll

Right Scroll

Fully charged

Half charged

Very Low Remain steady when the phone is in use (i.e. when an

internal or external call is in progress).

Steady – Line is engaged. Steady - When reviewing CID call list.

Blinking - New Caller ID received.

Message waiting indication has been received (may require subscription to Network operators service).

Steady – Satisfactory handset to base signal link. Blinking – No signal link.

- The number displayed contains more than 12 digits and the leftmost digits are displayed.

- Displayed if item list extends above current position.

- The number displayed contains more than 12 digits and the rightmost digits are displayed.

- Displayed if item list extends below current position.

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Selecting a site for the Base unit

The phone base unit should be installed where the mains adaptor plug will reach the power socket and, the telephone cable will reach your telephone socket and not to close to other electrical equipment (such as washing machines, microwaves, TV, fluorescent lights, etc.

1. Make sure the telephone line is not yet connected to the telephone wall socket.

2. Plug the mains AC adaptor into a mains socket and into the base of the phone. The base will beep,

then insert the phone line plug into the phone socket and the other end into the base unit

Charging the batteries

Please charge the handset batteries for 14 hours before first use to maximise battery performance.

1. Only use the rechargeable batteries supplied with this phone.

2. Remove battery cover on the handset and Install the batteries supplied ensuring you observe the correct polarity. Replace the battery cover.

3. Place the handset on the base unit to charge for at least 14 hours.

4. The red LED CHARGE light on the base unit indicating that the handset is charging, Note: The charge light will stay on even when battery is fully charged – and whenever the handset is on the base.

NOTE: if the charge LED on the base does not light up, reposition the handset in the base unit ensuring the charging points make contact. Regular cleaning is necessary for base and handset charge contacts. Use a clean dry cloth..

Handset battery charge level

1. The Level of the battery power is indicated as a battery icon on the LCD display in the handset. If the battery icon shows empty, your phone needs to be charge.

2. When in use and your phone emit battery low warning tone, your phone needs to be charge.

3. When fully charged your phone will provide up to 8 hours talk time and up to 100 hours of standby time.

Setting the handset date and time

1. Press the OK button to enter MENU settings. You will see in the display.

3. Press OK button to confirm.

5. Press OK button again. The first digit of Date will flash.

10. Press OK button and confirmation tone will be heard..

Press DOWN button to scroll to option

Press DOWN button to scroll to .

Enter two digits of the current date (e.g. 26) from the numeric

keypad. Then the digit of Month will flash.

Enter two digits of the current month (e.g. 08) from the numeric

keypad. Then the digit of Hour will flash.

Enter two digits of the current hour (e.g. 18) from the numeric

keypad. Then the digit of Minute will flash. (Note: The Date/Time format is 24 hours.)

Enter two digits of the current minute (e.g. 54) from the keypad.

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Standby mode

When the handset is not in use is in the standby mode. The LCD will display:

Where: 1: Handset assigned number BB100: Handset name 10:37: Time of the day ( 10 AM, 37 minutes) (ex : 23:37 : 11 PM, 37 minutes)

Note: If power is disconnected from your phone, the clock will be inaccurate. When the power is restored, it will be automatically reset the time to 12:00 and the date to 01/01. You need to set the correct time and date when the power is turned on.

If you subscribe to your network operators Caller ID services, your phone clock will automatically set the time and date when you receive CID from the network.

USING YOUR PHONE

To make and end calls:

1 BB100 10.37

3) Speak into the microphone when the party answers.

Preparatory dialling (pre-dial)

Pre-dialling allows you to enter and modify a number before dialling.

1) In standby mode (i.e. when the phone is not in use), enter the

2) If you have entered a digit incorrectly, you can delete it by pressing

If you wish to delete the whole telephone number, press and hold

Press “Talk” button and wait for dial tone. The In Use indicator

and

Dial your desired number on handset.

To end the call, either press ‘Talk” or place the handset back on

the base. The In Use indicator

telephone number from the numeric keypad. (up to 25 digits allowed. If the number exceeds 12 digits, the last 12 digits are displayed) you wish to dial; it will appear in the display.

the CANCEL button.

the CANCEL button for 3 seconds. The handset will return to standby mode.

icon will appear in the display.

and icon will disappear.

Press TALK button. The displayed number will be dialled.

To end the call, either press the TALK button or place the handset

back on the base.

Receiving external calls

• When you receive an incoming call both your handset and base will ring, provided that the ringers are set to on. The well.

• If you have subscribed to caller ID service, the New CID symbol (see LCD layout) blinks in the display. The caller’s number (if available) is also displayed. The date and time of the call is displayed when OK is pressed.

icon will flash in the handset display and the In Use LED on the base will flash as

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