Topcom 3550 Twin User Manual

BUTLER 3550/TWIN

USER GUIDE

1.4

Important

To use ‘Caller ID’ (display caller), this service has to be activated on your phone line.

Normally you need a separate subscription from your telephone company to activate this

function. If you don’t have the Caller ID function on your phone line, the incoming telephone

numbers will NOT be shown on the display of your telephone.

This product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC.

The Declaration of conformity can be found on :

http://www.topcom.net/support/cedeclarations.php

To be connected to the public analogue telephone network.

The CE symbol indicates that the unit complies with the essential

requirements of the R&TTE directive.

The features described in this manual are published with reservation to modifications.

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1Initial use 6

1.1 Handset/base Butler 3550 6

1.2 Display- ICONS 7

1.3 Handset indicator (LED) 7

2 Accessories 8 3 Setting up 8

3.1 Connections 8

3.2 Rechargeable batteries 9

4 Using the telephone 9

4.1 Choosing menu language 9

4.2 Handset ON/OFF 9

4.3 Receiving a call 10

4.4 Making an external call 10

4.5 Making an internal call 10

4.6 Handsfree mode 10

4.7 Internal call transfer 10

4.8 Display of call duration 10

4.9 Microphone mute 11

4.10 Pause Key 11

4.11 Caller Identification 11

4.12 Redial memory 12

4.13 Calling from the phonebook 12

4.14 Using the alphanumerical keypad 13

4.15 Using the menu 13

5 Personalisation 14

5.1 Speaker volume during call 14

5.2 Adjusting the ring volume 14

5.3 Choosing the ring melody 14

5.4 Activation / Deactivation of beeps 15

5.5 Handset name 16

5.6 Changing the PIN code 16

5.7 Setting the dialling mode 16

5.8 Flash time duration 17

5.9 Automatic answer 17

5.10 Reset 17

5.11 Keypad lock 17

6 Advanced functions 18

6.1 Phonebook 18

6.2 Searching a handset from the base 19

7 Managing multiple handsets 19

7.1 Setting up an additional handset 19

7.2 Removing a handset 20

7.3 Setting up a handset on another base 20

7.4 Selecting a base 20

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8 Answering Machine 21

8.1 Settings controlled on the base 21

8.2 Operation 23

8.3 Remote Operation 24

9 Trouble shooting 26 10 Topcom warranty 27

10.1 Warranty period 27

10.2 Warranty handling 27

10.3 Warranty exclusions 27

11 Technical characteristics 28

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Topcom Butler 3550/Twin

Safety Instructions

• Only use the charger plug supplied. Do not use other chargers, as this may damage the battery cells.

• Only insert rechargeable batteries of the same type. Never use ordinary, non-rechargeable batteries. Insert rechargeable batteries so they connect to the right poles (indicated in the battery compartment of the handset).

• Do not touch the charger and plug contacts with sharp or metal objects.

• The operation of some medical devices may be affected.

• The handset may cause an unpleasant buzzing sound in hearing aids.

• Do not place the basic unit in a damp room or at a distance of less than 1.5 m away from a water source. Keep water away from the handset.

• Do not use the telephone in environments where there is a risk of explosions.

• Dispose of the batteries and maintain the telephone in an environment-friendly manner.

• As this telephone cannot be used in case of a power cut, you should use a mains-independent telephone for emergency calls, e.g. a mobile phone.

• This telephone uses rechargable batteries. You have to dispose of the batteries in an environment friendly manner according to your country regulations.

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NiMH

Cleaning

Clean the telephone with a slightly damp cloth or with an anti-static cloth. Never use cleaning agents or abrasive solvents.

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1 Initial use

1.1 Handset/base Butler 3550

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GHI

PQRS

DEF

ABC

MNO

JKL

WXYZ

TUV

INT

1. Earpiece

2. Handset Indicator LED

3. Handfree

4. Menu/OK /OK

5. Redial/Pause key /Up key

6. Line key

7. Conference call #

8. Internal call INT

9. Microphone

10. Flash key R/Power ON/OFF

11. Down key /Call log key

12. Phonebook

13. Mute/Delete key

14. Display

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25 24 23 22 21 20

15. Speaker

16. Play/Pause key

17. Skip forward

18. Skip back/Memo key

19. Stop/Clock key

20. Outgoing message

21. New message indicator LED

22. Charge indicator LED

23. Power indicator/Incoming call LED

24. Delete key

25. Paging key

26. Answer ON/OFF

27. Base volume down

28. Base volume up

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1.2 Display- icons

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Icon line

Each operation has an associated icon

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Character display line (12 characters max.)

Icon: Meaning:

1. New numbers in call list.

2. You are opening your address book.

3. You are in the menu.

4. rechargeable battery level indicator.

1 segment: weak, 2 segments: medium, 3 segments full. The segments scroll during battery recharging.

5. The antenna indicates the quality of reception.

The antenna flashes when the handset is not registered on the base.

6. or Indicates that the displayed number is longer than the screen (12 digits).

7. INT You are in internal communication.

8. You are online.

9. EXT You are in external communication.

10. Hands free mode activated.

1.2.1 Stand-by-display

In stanby mode, the display shows the handset name and the handset number:

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1.3 Handset indicator (LED)

The handset LED has following function:

• ON when the external line is busy

• OFF when all handset are in stanby mode

• Flashes on all handset when there is an incoming call

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2 Accessories

Cordless telephone, 1 handset, 1 power supply, telephone line cord, 2 batteries

3 Setting up

3.1 Connections

Base

1. Power cable

2. Telephone wall outlet

3. Telephone cord

4. Back view of BASE Butler 3550

Charger (only in Twin version)

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3.2 Rechargeable batteries

Before you use your Butler 3550 for the first time, you must first make sure that the batteries are charged for 6-8 hourse. The telephone will not work optimally if not properly charged.

To change or insert a rechargeable battery:

1. Slide the cover towards the bottom and then lift it up.

2. Insert the batteries respecting the (+ and -) polarity.

3. Replace the battery cover.

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1. Back view of handset

2. Rechargeable Batteries

3. Cover

The maximum standby time of the batteries is approx. 100 hours and the maximum talk time is 10 hours! In the course of time the batteries will start to drain faster. The batteries must be replaced. You can buy new batteries from any DIY outlet (2 rechargeable batteries, type AAA NiMH)!

4 Using the telephone

4.1 Choosing menu language

1. Enter the menu by pressing /OK

2. Select HANDSET using the up and down keys

3. Press /OK

4. Select LANGUAGE using the up and down keys

5. Press /OK

6. Select the language of choice by means of the up and down keys

7. Press /OK to validate

4.2 Handset ON/OFF

• Turn ON handset: Press for 2 sec. The handset will search the base.

• Turn OFF handset: Press for 3 sec. The display will go OFF.

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4.3 Receiving a call

When the handset rings, press to answer. You are then connected to your correspondent. If the handset is on the base when the telephone rings, you just need to pick up the handset to answer the call (if the option autoanswer is activated: see 5.9 “Automatic answer” on page 17).

If you press when the telephone rings, you answer the call automatically and activates the handfree mode.

4.4 Making an external call

4.4.1 Normal:

1. Press

2. Enter telephone number

4.4.2 Block dialling:

1. Dial your correspondents number

2. Press

To correct a number use the key to delete an entered digit

4.5 Making an internal call

Only possible when more then one handsets are registered to the base!!

1. Press INT

2. Enter the number of the internal handset (1 to 2)

4.6 Handsfree mode

You can speak with your correspondent without picking up the handset. To activate or deactivate the hands free mode, press the key during a call. To adjust the volume, see 5.1 “Speaker volume during call” on page 14.

4.7 Internal call transfer

Only possible when more then one handset are registered to the base!!

When you want to transfer an external call to another handset:

1. During a conversation, press INT.

2. Select the number of the internal handset, the external caller is put on hold.

3. When the other handset picks up, press to hang up and transfer the call.

If the internal corespondent does not pick-up, press INT again to reconnect to the external caller on line.

4.8 Display of call duration

The call duration is displayed after 15 seconds, in minutes - seconds: “00-20” At the end of each call, the total call duration is displayed for 5 seconds.

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