Telstra Outdoor 900 User Manual

Telstra Outdoor 900

Long Range DECT Cordless Telephone

User Guide

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

Introduction

to your Telstra Outdoor 900 Long Range DECT Cordless Telephone

● Splash and dust resistant

● Long Range DECT cordless telephone

● Built-in torch

● Send and receive text messages

● 50 Name and number phonebook

● Use Calling Number Display2 to see the number of the

person calling and keep track of unanswered calls

● Last number redial to display and redial the last 10 numbers

called from your handset

As a Digitally Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) product, your Telstra Outdoor 900 provides: -

● Digital clarity

● Digital range

● Digital security

See Things you need to know on page 42 for important information.

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 Outdoor 900 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 Outdoor 900

● Telstra Outdoor 900 handset

● Telstra Outdoor 900 RF base unit

● Telstra Outdoor 900 charger unit

● 2 x AAA NiMH rechargeable

batteries

● AC power adaptor x 2

● Telephone line cord

● Telephone adaptor plug

● Wall mounting bracket

If you have purchased a Telstra Outdoor 900 multiple pack, you will also have the following items for each additional handset:

● Telstra Outdoor 900 handset

● Telstra Outdoor 900 charger

● 2 x AAA NiMH rechargeable

batteries

● AC power adaptor (red plug)

● Wall mounting bracket

In this guide

Introduction 1

In this guide 3

Getting started 6

Location 6

Setting up 6

Time and date settings 8 Set time on handset 8 Set date on handset 8

Getting to know your Telstra Outdoor 900 9

Handset buttons 9

Handset display icons 10

Navigating the menus 11

Telstra Outdoor 900 menu map 12

Telstra Outdoor 900 Base Unit Components 13

Using the phone 14

Switch handset on/off 14

Make a call 14

Preparatory dialling 14

End a call 14

Receiving calls 14

Handsfree 14

Make a handsfree call 14

Adjust earpiece/handsfree volume 15

Answer a call in handsfree 15

Earpiece volume 15

Redial a number from the Dialled Calls list 15

Redial a number from the Calls list 15

Storing numbers from the Callers list 16

Deleting individual telephone numbers from the Callers list 16

Deleting the entire Calls list 17

Secrecy (Mute) 17

Keypad lock 17

Paging 17

Phonebook 18

Add a new Phonebook entry 19

Dial a number from the Phonebook 19

Edit an entry 19

View Phonebook 20

Delete an entry 20

Paging handsets 20

To page a handset from the base 20

Handset ringtone 21

Base station ringtone 21

Handset ring volume 21

Base station ring volume 22

To switch the keypad & warning beeps on & off 22

Handset name 22

Handset language 23

Auto-talk 23

Security PIN 23

Set alarm 24

To default/reset the handset & base to original settings 24

Factory settings 24

Telstra phone features 25

Calling Number Display 25

Calls lists 25

Flashing Message Indicator 26

MessageBank® and Telstra Home Messages 101® 26

To listen to your messages 26

Call Waiting 26

To accept a Call Waiting call 26

Text Messaging (SMS) 27

To register for Telstra’s text messaging service 27

Calling Line Identifications and text messaging 27

Using text messaging 27

Character map 28

Button character 28

To write and send a text message 29

Receiving and reading text messages 29

Delivery of text messages 29

Open Inbox 29

Deleting 30

SMS settings 30

SMS Service Centre numbers 30

To change the SMS Service Centre phone numbers 31

Set SMS text alert 31

Sub-addressing for multiple users 32

Receiving sub-addressed text messages 32

Setting up sub-addresses for multiple users 32

Reading sub-addressed text messages 33

Sending sub-addressed text messages 33

Default settings for text messaging (SMS) 33

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Additional handsets and bases 34

Select base 34

Using additional handsets 35

Make an internal call to another handset 35

Transfer calls 35 Three-way call 36

Help 37

General information 39

Replacing the handset batteries 39

Safety 39

General 39

Cleaning 40

Environmental 40

Telstra accessories and replacement items 40

How many telephones can you have? 41

Connecting to a PABX 41

Access code and entering a pause 41

Recall 42

PIN number 42

Things you need to know 42

Product warranty & Customer service 43

Wall mounting template 44

5 In this guide

Getting started

WARNING

While your Telstra Outdoor 900 is splash resistant, do not immerse in water.

Range indicator

The symbol on your handset display indicates when you are in range of the base. If the symbol flashes and you hear a warning beep, you are out of range and will need to move closer to the base.

IMPORTANT

Do not connect the telephone line until the handset(s) is fully charged.

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

Which socket?

Power socket

Telephone line socket

Battery low warning

When the battery charge is low the handset battery icon will be empty and flashing. Place the handset back on the base to recharge.

Talk/Standby time

Under ideal conditions, fully charged handset batteries should give up to 10 hours talk time or 100 hours standby on a single charge. See ‘Battery performance’ on the next page.

Location

You need to place your Telstra Outdoor 900 base unit within 2 metres of a mains power and telephone socket so that the cables will reach.

Make sure it is at least 1 metre away from other electrical appliances to avoid interference.

Your Telstra Outdoor 900 works by sending radio signals between the handset and base. The strength of the signal depends on where you site the base. Putting it as high as possible can help to provide the best signal.

Setting up

1. Main base unit - Plug the mains power cable into the

socket marked on the underside of the base and plug the other end into the mains power wall socket and switch the power on.

The green

Power/In use light on the base comes on.

Handset charging unit - Plug the mains power

cable (red plug) into the socket on the underside of the base and plug the other end into the mains power wall socket and switch the power on.

Battery performance

To keep your batteries in the best condition, leave the handset off the base for a few hours at a time (after the initial 16 hour charge).

Please note however, that new NiMH batteries do not reach full capacity until they have been in normal use for several days.

Running the batteries right down at least once a week will help them last as long as possible.

The charge capacity of rechargeable batteries will reduce with time as they wear out, so reducing the talk/standby time of the handset.

Eventually they will need to be replaced. New batteries can be purchased from TecHelp on 1300 369 193 or your nearest electrical retailer.

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2. Insert the 2 x AAA NiMH batteries supplied into the handset as below. a. Unscrew the battery door and belt-clip. b. Remove the belt-clip. c. Lift the battery door. d. Insert the batteries observing the (+ and -) polarity. e. Replace the battery cover and belt clip

3. Charge the handset for at least 16 hours by placing it on the charger.

The red charging indicator light on the charger comes on.

The screen will show the standby display and a scrolling

battery icon to show that the handset is charging.

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4. After 16 hours, plug the telephone line cord into your Telstra Outdoor 900 base unit and the other end into the wall socket.

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Getting started

Helpline

If you have any difficulties setting up your Telstra Outdoor 900, please call TecHelp on 1300 369

193.

IMPORTANT

- Please ensure your mains power adaptor socket is within reach.

See: Things

you need to know on

page 42 for important information.

Time and date settings Set time on the handset

If you have subscribed to Telstra Calling Number Display feature2, the time will be set automatically when you receive your first call. You can also set the time manually.

1. Press

scroll to Date and Time.

2. Press the

button to confirm.

3. Scroll to SET TIME and press

button to confirm.

4. Enter the current time in 24 hour format using the keypad. e.g.

2.04PM = 1404.

5.Press the

button to confirm.

Set date on the handset

1. Press

scroll to Date and Time.

2. Press the

button to confirm.

3. Scroll to SET TIME and press

button to confirm.

4. Enter the current date in day/month format ie. 26/08

5.Press the

button to confirm.

Wall Mounting

You can wall mount your Telstra Outdoor 900 handset charger by using the wall mounting bracket included. Before you drill holes in cavity walls, we recommend you check for electrical wiring and wear personal protective equipment.

1. Locate and screw the wall mounting bracket on the wall using the screws provided and the drilling template located in the back of the User Guide.

2. Run the mains power cable through the rectangular hole located at the back of the wall mounting bracket and insert the red plug into the charger base.

3. Place the charger unit on the wall mounting bracket locating the rubber feet into the locator holes.

Torch light

Scroll/Volume

Scroll through options. During a call, press to

increase volume.

✓/Menu button

Press to access menu or activate an operation.

Phonebook/Exit menu

Used to recall names and numbers from the Phonebook, page 19.

Also used to exit Menu operations.

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Lets you make calls between handsets registered to the base, page 35.

R (Recall)/Power

For use with a PABX and Telstra Calling Features, page 42. Power on/off.

Handset buttons

Handsfree button

Redial/Pause

button

Mute/Clear

Press to mute callers,

page 17. Used to

delete characters

from a name or

number, page 18.

Talk/End

Press to make call

and end a call, page

14.

Scroll/Missed Calls

list/Received calls/

Volume

Scroll through

options. Press

to open Missed Calls/

Received calls list,

page 15. During a call,

press to decrease

volume.

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Your Telstra Outdoor 900 has a menu system which is easy to use. Each menu leads to a list of options. You’ll find a menu map on the following page.

When the handset is switched on and in standby, press the

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main menu.

Use the and buttons to scroll to the menu option you want.

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to select further options or

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Exit or go back one level in the menu

To go to the previous level in the menu, press

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Battery charging light

Lights up when the handset is charging on the base.

Page button

Press to page the handset(s), page 20.

Power in use light

Lights up when the power is on.

- Flashes when making or receiving a call (approx. once every second)

- Flashes slowly when you have a new voice or text message.

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