Oricom M5050 User Manual

ABOUT YOUR PHONE

This Oricom cordless handset is compatible with any Oricom M5000 series base or any other DECT
GAP compatible cordless phone. Note that not all original functions may operate when used with
another brands base unit.

1 Getting Started

This package should contain the following:

• 1x Handset

• 1x Handset Battery Cover

• 1x Handset Base

• 1x Mains Power Adapter

• 2x Rechargeable Batteries AAA, Ni-MH, 1.2V 600mAh

• 1x User guide + Warranty card

If any of these items are missing, please contact the retailer where you purchased the product from.

CAUTION

Use only the mains power adaptor/charger supplied with this telephone. Incorrect adapter polarity
or voltage can seriously damage the unit. Input: 230 Vac 50Hz

CAUTION

RISK OF EXPLOSION - IF BATTERIES ARE REPLACED WITH INCORRECT TYPE. Refer to the
original type supplied with this telephone. Ni-MH batteries must be disposed of in accordance with
applicable waste disposal regulations.

Oricom M5050

Additional 1.8GHz DECT Cordless Handset & Charger

(Use with M5000 series or any GAP compatible DECT phone)

User Guide

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CAUTION

This telephone is not designed for making emergency telephone calls when the mains power
fails.

Ensure there are alternative arrangements for access to emergency services via a mobile phone or

a corded telephone.

Do not use your telephone during an electrical storm thunderstorm as it is possible to get an
electric shock. Refer to information contained in White pages directory.

ALWAYS have a corded or mobile phone available 24 hours a day.

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2 Setting up your phone

Basic steps to setup

1. Plug the mains power adapter of the charger into the wall mains supply.

2. Insert the two AAA batteries observing the correct polarity, into the battery compartment on the handset.

3. Slide the battery door firmly into place.

4. Place the handset on the base unit or the charger and let the batteries charge for a full 14 hours before using.
Handset may get warm during initial charge. This is normal.(Ensure wall mains supply is switched ON)

5. Register the handset to the base unit. (Refer to ‘Register Handsets’ section for details.)

Note: Before you can use this handset. You need to:

1. Charge the batteries (for 14 hours).

2. Register the hands et (to the Base uni t).

3 About your phone

Your Oricom M5000 Handset

PHONE
button

Arrow LEFT /
RECALL
button

MEMORY
button

Speaker
button

Ringer ON /
OFF button

VOLUME
button for
earpiece &
ringer

Arrow RIGHT
/ CALLER
DISPLAY
button

DEL MUTE /

DELETE
button

INTERCOM
button

Keypad
LOCK/
UNLOCK

LAST NUMBER
redial

ABOUT YOUR PHONE

4 Registering Handsets

Note: Before you can use this handset. You need to:

1. Charge the batteries (for 14 hours).

2. Register the handset (to the Base unit).

Register a handset

This handset is GAP compatible. You must go through the registration process with a base unit in order for it to
operate. Each handset can register to one base at a time only. The current base will be deregistered when a new
base is registered. If you register the handset with another manufacturer’s base unit, some features may not be
available.

(The following procedure may not apply if the base unit is from another manufacturer. Please refer to the instruction
manual of the base unit.)

Ensure no handset is resting on the base unit’s charging cradle:

1. Press & hold HANDSETLOCATOR button on the BASE UNIT for 10s until the IN-USE light flashes (you have 3
minutes to register handset).

2. Key in a base unit number 1, 2, 3 OR 4, If you have one base unit key in 1.

3. Key in your handset’s PIN code default 0000.

4. Handset now registered. You will hear a tone + display shows a handset number.

5 Making Calls

Note: OUT-OF- RANGE warning

You may be out-of-range with the BASE UNIT if you hear a warning tone or the sound becomes distorted.
Either

1. Move handset closer within 20 seconds until the tone stops. Otherwise, your call may be cut off.

2. Reposition & reconnect BASE UNIT to a phone connection closer to where the handset will be used
(an extension lead(s) for power & telephone line may be useful where necessary).

Make a handset call

1. Key number into telephone.

2. If necessary, press MUTE/DEL to clear single digit or Press & Hold MUTE/DEL to clear all digits

3. Press PHONE button to dial.

4. if necessary, press LAST NUMBER REDIAL button.

Answer a call

When the handset rings:

1. Press PHONE or SPEAKERPHONE button.

Note: Call timer - The call timer shows the duration of your current call on display.

End a call

1. Press PHONE or SPEAKERPHONE button. The symbol disappears from the display.

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