Telstra f5000 User Manual

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If you have any problem with your phone, refer to the Help section
of this User Guide or call TecHelp on 1300 369 193.

Telstra F5000

Extension Handset &
Alarm Clock Radio Charger

User
Guide

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Introduction

to your Telstra F5000 Extension
Handset & Alarm Clock Radio Charger

Once you have 2 or more handsets, you can access the following features: -

● Handset to handset intercom

● Handset to handset call transfer

● 3 way conference (1 external call & 2 internal callers)

Alarm Clock Radio features: -

● Large backlit display

● AM/FM radio

● Snooze control

● 2 alarms

As a Digitally Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) product, your
Telstra F5000 provides: -

● Digital voice clarity

● Digital security

● Digital range

IMPORTANT

This handset is
designed to
operate with
either the Telstra
F5000 or Telstra
F5050.

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IMPORTANT

This equipment is not designed for
making emergency telephone calls
when the power fails. Alternative
arrangements should be made for
access to emergency services.

This User Guide provides you with
all the information you need to get
the most from your phone.

Before you make your first call you
will need to set up your phone.
Follow the simple instructions in
‘Getting Started’,on the next few
pages.

Need help?

If you have any problems setting up
or using your Telstra F5000, please
contact the TecHelp line on 1300
369 193.

Alternatively, you may find the
answer in ‘Help’at the back of this
guide.

Got everything?

● Telstra F5000 handset

● Telstra F5000 alarm clock

radio charger

● 2 x NiMH AAA rechargeable

batteries

● Battery compartment cover

● AC power adaptor

In addition, if you have
purchased a Telstra F5000
with multiple handsets,
you will have received
additional components,
which are shown in the
Extension User Guide.

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In this guide

4

Getting started 5

Location 5
Setting up 5
Handset registration 7

Getting to know your F5000
alarm clock radio 8

Alarm clock radio display 9

Quick guide 10

Using you Telstra F5000 extension
handset 12

Internal calls 12
Transferring calls 12
3 way conference 12

Using your Telstra F5000
alarm clock radio 13

Setting the time and date 13
To set the sleep timer 14
Alarm beeps/radio alarm 15
Snooze control 17
Switching the radio on/off 17
Selecting a radio station 18
To lock/unlock the buttons 20

Help 21

Replacing the handset batteries 21

General information 23

Safety 23
Cleaning 23
Environmental 24

Product warranty &
Customer support 25

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Getting started

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Improving the
Radio reception

Extend the aerial
fully and trail the
aerial lead away
from the charger
to increase
reception
sensitivity.

Do not operate the
unit over a steel
desk or metal
surface as this
may lead to
interference of
reception.

WARNING

Do not place your
F5000 alarm clock
radio charger in
the bathroom or
other humid
areas.

Signal strength

The ANTENNA
symbol on
your handset
screen indicates
when you are in
range. When you
are out of range, it
flashes.

Location

Situate your product close enough to the power socket so that the
cable will reach safely without stretching. Ensure that you plan the
location so that the mains power is easily accessible in case you
need to disconnect the power.

Setting up

Connect the power cable

1. Plug the power cable into the power socket on the back of your

F5000 Alarm Clock Radio Charger.

2. Plug the adaptor into the mains power supply and switch on.

Power
adaptor
cable

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Getting started

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IMPORTANT

Do not connect
the telephone line
until at least one
of the handsets is
fully charged.

The base station
must be plugged
into the mains
power at all times.

Handset range

The handset
reception range
from the main
base is up to 300m
outdoors and up
to 50m indoors.
Thick stone walls
can severely affect
the range.

Signal strength

The symbol on
your handset
screen indicates
when you are in
range. When you
are out of range, it
flashes.

3. Insert the 2 x AAA NiMH batteries supplied into the handset. Slide

the battery compartment cover into place.

4. Charge the handset for at least 16 hours by placing the handset

on the base. The red charging light comes on.

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Getting started

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You can register
up to 5 handsets
to your Telstra
F5000 or F5050
base units.

Handset registration

This additional handset will need to be registered to the main base
first for it to operate.

Registering a Telstra F5000 extension handset

1. If there is a handset in the base remove it whilst you are

registering the new handset.

2. Press and hold the button on the base for about 10

seconds until you hear a beep and the In Use light starts flashing.

3. On the handset to be registered,press and hold the and

buttons together until display shows BS-.

4. Enter the base number.If this is a new handset then the base

number is 1, the display shows BS-1 then PIN.

5. Enter 0000 and registration starts.When the handset beeps and

returns to standby registration is complete.

Your Telstra F5000 extension handset is now ready for use.

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Getting to know your F5000 alarm clock radio

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ALARM 1

Lets you set alarm
one.

UP/DOWN

Scroll up or down
when changing the
time, date and radio
frequency.

ALARM 2

Lets you set alarm
two.

CLOCK/DATE

Use to set the date,
time and alarm.

RADIO ON/SLEEP SET

Use to switch the
radio on.
Use to set the sleep
timer.When set, the
radio will switch off
after a preset time,
adjustable up to 90
minutes.

CHARGING CRADLE

1-4 PRESET

Stored radio station
memories.

VOL UP/DOWN

Use to increase or
decrease the
volume.

STORE

Use to store u p to 4
radio stations for
each band in the
preset memories.

SNOOZE/RADIO OFF

Snooze control.
Temporarily turns off
the alarm for 9
minutes.

Also press to switch
off the radio and set
the alarm.

AM/FM

Use to switch
between AM/FM
bands.

Digital Clarity

Telstra F5000 Clock Radio

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3

1

2

Setting

Alarm 1

Alarm 2

Vol

Clock/Date

Snooze

Radio On/
Sleep Set

AM-FM

Store

Charging

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Getting to know your F5000 alarm clock radio

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Alarm clock radio display

Displayed when playing one
of the 4 pre-set radio stations.

Shows the frequency of the radio
station you are listening to.

Displayed if
alarm one is on
and you have
beep alarm set.

Displayed if
alarm one is on
and you have
radio alarm set.

Displayed if
alarm two is on
and you have
beep alarm set.

Displayed if
alarm two is on
and you have
radio alarm set.

Displayed when
the Sleep timer
is set.

Displayed when
the radio is on
without the sleep
timer set.

Displayed when the buttons
are locked.

Day of the week.

Day

Month

Displayed to denote
the time is PM.

Shows the radio band you
are listening to AM or FM.

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