AEGIS-08 SERIES
Telephone User Guide
Aegis-08 Telephones
This telephone user guide details installation, programming,
and operation instructions for all Aegis-08 telephone models.
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Product Notes for updates to this and other Scitec products.
Package Contents
• Telephone base unit
• Handset
• Coiled handset cord
• Straight line cord
• Note: Wall mount bracket sold separately
Installation
The telephone is designed for use behind a registered PABX
system. The PABX “station port” type must be “ndustry standard
analog or POTS. This telephone cannot be used with
“digital” PABX station ports. The telephone user or installer must
supply a 2-wire, RJ-11 modular wall jack to connect this telephone to the PABX system. To install telephone, rst snap sup-
plied coiled handset cord into the jack on the end of handset.
Then place the handset in its cradle. Connect the free end of
the coiled handset cord to the jack on left side of the
telephone body, marked with a “handset” symbol. This jack is
closer to the front of the telephone. Next, take supplied straight
modular cord and insert it into jack on the REAR of telephone.
Connect the other end of this cord to telephone system wall
jack. Lift the handset. A dial tone should be heard.
Assembly
If you will be wall-mounting your telephone, it is best to do the
conversion before connecting the handset and line cords. If you
will using the telephone on a desktop, attach the handset.
Attaching the handset
Connect the supplied coiled handset cord between the jack on
the end of handset and the jack marked with a “handset” symbol
on the left side of the telephone base unit. Place the handset
on the telephone base unit or if wall-mounted, hang it on the
desk/wall-mount clip to depress the hook switch.
Wall-mounting
• The wall/desk handset clip is located on the front of the phone
directly above the speaker grill. In its wall-mount position, the
clip extends up to hold the handset in place. Gently pull it up
and turn 1⁄2 turn to change from desk to wall mount. This clip is
spring-loaded and not removable, so that it cannot be lost.
• Turn the telephone over so the telephone face is down.
• Connect line cord to the jack on rear of phone. Route the line
cord through the line cord channel. Pass the other end of the
line cord through the rectangular hole in the back of the mounting bracket Coil up any excess line cord length for placement
between the telephone and the wall-mounting bracket.
• Position the wall-mounting bracket so that the Scitec “Sun”
designs are toward the front edge of the phone and the four
retaining tabs on the bracket line up with the slots in the bottom
of the phone. Firmly press on the bracket to snap it into place.
• Connect the free end of the RJ-11 line cord to the wall jack.
Hold telephone in front of the 2 mushroom shaped mounting
posts on the wall jack plate. Line up keyholes on wall-mounting
bracket with posts. After engaging wall-mounting bracket with
posts, slide telephone down slightly. When properly installed,
the telephone will be rmly attached to the wall.
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Telephone User Guide
Features
Speed-dial Memory Keys* - 3, 5, or 10 user-programmable
speed-dial keys with 32 digit capacity. [FLASH] and [PAUSE]
are storable. Speed-dial memory is non-volatile EEPROM, so
programming is retained without the need for batteries or
telephone line power.
Patented One-Touch Voice Mail Retrieval Touchbar**
- Pressing the touchbar automatically turns on the speak-
erphone, and then dials into a user-programmed voicemail
system to retrieve messages. But for the non-speakerphone
such as Aegis-3-08 phone, you should rst off-hook your
phone, then perform the above operation to retrieve the voicemail messages.
Dual-Function NEON/LED Message Waiting Light - Located
beneath the voice mail retrieval touchbar. Compatible with high
voltage neon and AT&T/Lucent/Avaya low voltage LED message waiting light systems. Also functions as visual ring
indicator.
FLASH - Generates a 600mS (0.6 seconds) hookswitch “tap”
signal. Utilized to access special features on PBX sys-
tems. The ash function is programmable at 100mS to
1000mS(default is 600mS).
PAUSE - Utilized during speed-dial key programming to insert
a 3.6 second pause between dialed digits. Key is located
underneath the faceplate. The pause function is program-
mable at 1.0 to 5.0 seconds(default is 3.6 second).
HOLD - Controls the “local hold” function. Each press of the
[HOLD] key toggles local hold mode on or off. An LED indicator located above the [HOLD] key displays the on-hold status.
REDIAL - Redials the last-dialed telephone number, up to 32
digits.
STORE - Utilized to program the speed-dial memory keys and
the voice mail retrieval touchbar. This button is located underneath the faceplate.
MUTE - Sets the microphone mute function on and off. The
LED indicator above the [MUTE] key displays the on/off status
of the mute function. When mute is on, the handset and
handsfree microphone audio is turned off. You will be able to
hear the party at the other end of your call, but they will not be
able to hear you.
REDIAL - Pressing this key immediately after the phone is
taken off-hook redials the last number dialed, up to 32 digits.
Pressing this key after dialing a digit inserts a 3.6 second(or
other value you programmed) pause into the dialing sequence.
FLASH - Pressing the [FLASH] key has the same effect as “tap-
ping” the hookswitch. It is used to access PBX system features,
such as “system hold,” “transfer/conference,” or “call park.” The
standard ash time is 600 milliseconds (0.6 seconds). [FLASH]
is storable in the programmable speed-dial memory keys, along
with other digits. Please refer to your PBX system manual for
additional information and the exact digit sequences required
for accessing special PBX system features.
SPKR** - Sets the handsfree speakerphone function on or off.
The LED indicator located above the [SPKR] key** displays the
on/off status of the speakerphone.
RINGER VOLUME CONROL SWITCH - Selects the volume
level of the audible ringer. One of two volume levels may be
selected, LOW or HI.
VOLUME CONTROL TOGGLE KEY - Selects the volume level
of the handset and speakerphone. Volume may be set to one of
four levels [Normal - Medium - High - Highest].
DATA PORT - Provides a convenient extension of the connected telephone line for connecting a device such as a modem,
fax, or answering machine.
HEARING AID-COMPATIBLE HANDSET - ADA/HACcompatible
HANDSET HOLDER - Clip located above the handset cradle.
Used in wall mount applications to conveniently hold an “offhook” handset.
Using The Aegis-08 Telephone
Placing a call
Press (Line 1) or (Line 2) to select unused line - (Only applies
to 2 Line telephones)
• Using the handset Lift the handset
• Using the speakerphone** Press the [SPKR] key**.
Dial a telephone number by pressing
• The desired digit keys in sequence
• The [REDIAL] key to redial the last number dialed
• A speed-dial memory key to dial a stored number.
Answering a call
• Using the handset Lift the handset
• Using the speakerphone** Press the [SPKR] key**.
Placing a call on hold
• Using the handset: During a call, press the [HOLD] key.
Place the handset in its cradle.
• Using speakerphone** Press the [HOLD] key.
* Feature only available on Memory equipped models
** Feature only available on Speakerphone models
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Retrieving a held call
• Using the handset Lift the handset
• Using the speakerphone** Press the [SPKR] key**.
Adjusting the Handset or Speakerphone Volume Level
Press the Up toggle key to increase the volume or press theDown toggle key to decrease the volume. The volume may be
set to one of four levels [Low - Medium - High - Highest].
Setting the Ringer Volume
The ringer volume switch is located on the rear of telephone. It
is a slide switch with two positions - LOW and HI. The “LOW”
setting is recommended for most users. The “HI” setting is recommended if the telephone is installed in a noisy location.
Speed-Dial Memory Key* Programming
1. Plug the telephone into an active telephone line. This is
required to program the speed-dial memory keys.
2. Lift the handset, or press [SPKR]** to take telephone “offhook.”
3. Press the [STORE] key
4. Press the desired sequence of telephone number keys,
[FLASH] key or [PAUSE] key as desired (up to a total of 32
keys.) Note: The [PAUSE] key will insert a 3.6 second pause
into the dialed sequence. If a “9” prex (or any other digit) is
required to access an outside telephone line, a “pause” may be
required after the rst number dialed. For example: 9 [RD/P] 1
- 800-555-1212.
5. Press the destination [MEMORY] key to store the keyed
sequence into memory.
6. (Optional) Press the [MEMORY] key and verify that the programmed sequence is automatically dialed.
This jack may be used to connect a computer modem, credit
card terminal, or other similar accessory device directly to the
telephone line. Note that the telephone and a connected accessory device are sharing the connected telephone line and may
not be used simultaneously
7. To program additional speed-dial memory keys, repeat steps
four through six. It is not necessary to hang up or hear dial tone
prior to programming additional keys.
STORE & PAUSE keys are located under the faceplate.
Note: Speed-dial memory key contents are stored in a nonvolatile memory. An active telephone line connection is not
required to retain the contents of the speed-dial key memory.
Programming One-Touch Voice Mail Retrieval Touchbar
The following key programming sequence will program the 08
Series for use with most voice mail systems. Consult your voice
mail system documentation for programming specics.
• Lift the Handset.
• Press the STORE key.
• Enter the number to be stored using the numeric dial pad.
• Press the red Message Waiting bar to store.
• Hang up the Handset.
Dataport
The DATA jack, located on the right side of the telephone, provides a convenient extension of the connected telephone line.
This jack may be used to connect a computer modem, credit
card terminal, or other similar accessory device directly to the
telephone line. Note that the telephone and a connected accessory device are sharing the connected telephone line and may
not be used simultaneously.
Note: Do not attempt to use the dataport for connecting the
handset to the telephone. The dataport is to be used only
for connecting computer modems or similar accessory devices
directly to the telephone line.
* Feature only available on Memory equipped models
** Feature only available on Speakerphone models
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Required FCC Notice
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and
the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the bottom of
this equipment is a label that contains, among other informa-
tion, a product identier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. If
requested, this number must be provided to the telephone com-
pany. The REN is used to determine the number of devices that
may be connected to a telephone line. Excessive RENs on a
telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response
to an incoming call. In most but not all areas, the sum of RENs
should not exceed ve (5.0). To be certain of the number of
devices that may be connected to a line, as determined by
the total RENs, contact the local telephone company. The REN
for this telephone is part of the product identier that has the
format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits represented by ## are
the REN without a decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0.3).
If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the
telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary
discontinuance of service may be required. If advance notice
isn’t practical, the Telephone Company will notify you as soon
as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to le a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary. The Telephone
Company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of this telephone. If this happens, the Telephone Company will provide
advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modications in order to maintain uninterrupted service. If you experi-
ence trouble with this telephone, please contact Scitec, Inc. at
(217) 384-6041 for repair or warranty information. If the trouble
is causing harm to the telephone network, the Telephone Company may request that you
Required FCC Notice
remove this equipment from the network until the problem is
resolved. The customer can do the following repairs: replacement of cords or handset; replacement of window for telephone
number. Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public service
commission or corporation commission for information. This
telephone cannot be used on Telephone Company provided
coin service. If your home has specially wired alarm equipment
connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of the
telephone does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have
questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your
telephone company or a qualied installer. This equipment is
hearing aid compatible. If the telephone is used with a leased
system, permission of the owner of the equipment must be
obtained for connection of the telephone because modication
of the host system is often required.
Jacks
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises
wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable
FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A
compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this
product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular
jack that is also compliant.
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