Topcom BUTLER 4112 User Manual

BUTLER 4112

USER GUIDE

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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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1 Installation 6

1.1 Base 6

1.2 Charger (only in Twin, triple or quattro pack) 6

1.3 Handset 6

2 Keys/LED 7 3 Display (LCD) 8 4 Handset operation 9

4.1 Setting the language 9

4.2 Making PSTN Calls 10

4.3 Receiving a PSTN Call 11

4.4 Activate/deactivate handsfree function 12

4.5 Transferring a call to another handset 12

4.6 Out of Range Warning 12

4.7 Setting the speaker volume 12

4.8 Call Duration Indicator on the display 13

4.9 Turning off the microphone (mute) 13

4.10 Pause key 13

4.11 Conference call (two internal DECT handsets and one external caller) 13

4.12 Locating a misplaced handset (paging) 13

4.13 Using the alphanumeric handset keypad 14

4.14 The Phone Book 14

4.15 Switch the handset ON/OFF 15

4.16 Setting the ring volume level on the handset 16

4.17 Setting the ringer melody on the handset 16

4.18 Setting the ring volume and melody of the base 17

4.19 Locking the key pad 18

4.20 Turning key click ON/OFF 18

4.21 The R key (flash) 18

4.22 Changing the PIN code 19

4.23 Subscribing a handset to a B24xx, 28xx, 29xx, 32xx, 40xx, 46xx 19

4.24 Subscribing Butler 4112 handset on another base (other brand/model) 20

4.25 Removing subscription of a handset to a base unit 21

4.26 Selecting a base unit 21

4.27 Barring outgoing calls 22

4.28 Direct Call 23

4.29 Default settings (reset) of the parameters 23

4.30 Complete reinitialisation of the telephone 24

4.31 Setting the handset dialling mode 24

5 Caller ID/CLIP 24

5.1 Setting the date and time 25

5.2 The Call List 25

5.3 Calling a number from the Call List 26

5.4 Storing a number from the Call List in the Phone Book 26

5.5 Deleting numbers from the Call List 26

6 Voice mail indicator 27

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7 USB PC interface operation 27

7.1 Installing the software 27

7.2 General PC call settings 28

7.3 Skype interface 29

7.4 SJ-Phone/Net2Phone interface 33

7.5 MSN Messenger interface 34

8 Trouble shooting 35 9 Technical characteristics 36 10 Topcom warranty 37

10.1 Warranty period 37

10.2 Warranty handling 37

10.3 Warranty exclusions 37

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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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Disposal of the device (environment)

At the end of the product lifecycle, you should not throw this product into the normal household garbage but bring the product to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipments. The symbol on the product, user guide and/or box indicate this.

Some of the product materials can be re-used if you bring them to a recycling point. By reusing some parts or raw materials from used products you make an important contribution to the protection of the environment. Please contact your local authorities in case you need more information on the collection points in your area.

Cleaning

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

The CE symbol indicates that the unit complies with the essential

requirements of the R&TTE directive.

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1 Installation

Before you use the telephone for the first time, you must first make sure the battery is charged for 20 hours. If you do not do this, the telephone will not work optimally.

1.1 Base

For installation, do the following:

• Plug one end of the adaptor into the outlet and the other end into the adapter jack on the bottom of the telephone.

• Connect one end of the telephone cord with the wall phone jack and the other end to the bottom of the telephone.

USB jack

adapter jack

adapter outlet wall phone jack

• Connect one end of the USB cable into the USB port of your PC and the other end in the telephone. For the software installation, please go to “USB PC interface operation” on page 27

1.2 Charger (only in Twin, Triple or Quattro pack)

• Connect the AC adaptor to the electric socket

1.3 Handset

• Open the battery compartment (see below).

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

• Close the battery compartment.

• Leave the handset on the base unit for 20 hours. The Line/Charge indicator (LED) on the base unit will light up.

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/OK

Esc INT

PQRS

GHI

ABC

JKL

TUV

DEF

MNO

WXYZ

VoIP

Battery indicator:

• The battery is fully charged.

• The battery is half drained (50%)

• The battery is low. When the battery is low, you will hear warning signals and the battery symbol on the display will blink.

2 Keys/LED

HANDSET

1. Display

2. PC/VoIP key

3. Up/Handsfree key /

4. Programming key/INT key

5. Line key

6. Redial/Pause key

7. Microphone

8. Volume/Ringer key /

9. Alphanumeric keys

10. Delete/Mute key/Escape key

11. Down/Flash key /R

12. */Phonebook key

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BASE

13. Paging key

14. Line/Charge indicator (LED)

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CHARGER

15. Charge indicator

3 Display (LCD)

13 12 11 10 9 7 6 14 5

1. Number of calls received.

2. Date (day/month) of calls received.

3. Time (hour:minutes) of calls received.

4. Call information.

5. Symbol display ( ):

– this symbol means that the handset is located within the range of the base unit. – when this symbol starts blinking, this means you are beyond the range of the

base unit. Move closer to the base unit so that the connection between the base unit and the handset can be restored.

6. Symbol display ( ):

– this symbol means that the telephone has received calls that are automatically

stored in the Call List.

7. Symbol display ( ):

– this symbol means that the mute function is activated, the microphone is turned

off during a conversation.

8. Symbol display ( ):

– this symbol appears on the display when you make or receive a call.

9. Symbol display ( ):

– this symbol means that the ringer is turned off. When you receive a call, the

telephone does not ring. The telephone will ring when you receive an internal call.

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10. Symbol display ( ):

– this symbol is the battery indicator.

11. Symbol display ( ):

– this symbol means you are in the menu.

12. Symbol display ( ):

– this symbol appears when you browse the numbers in the Phone Book.

13. Symbol display ( ):

– this symbol appears when you have received a voice mail message (See “Voice

mail indicator” on page 27.).

14. Symbol display ( ):

– this symbol means that the handsfree function is activated. You can now talk

without having to pick up the handset.

– Blinks when base telephone is active. You can’t take the line with the handset as

long as base telephone is active!

15. Symbol display (PC):

– Blinks during incoming PC call – Steady during PC calls

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4 Handset operation

This section only describes PSTN operation and discards any co-related pc call operations! For PC operation, See ”7 USB PC interface operation”.

4.1 Setting the language

The telephone has 14 display languages: see display languages table on packaging!!

To set the language, do the following:

• Press the Programming key .

• Press the Up or Down key repeatedly until ‘SETTING’ appears on the display

• Press the Programming key .

• Press the Up or Down key repeatedly until ‘LANGUAGE’ appears on the display.

• Press the Programming key .

• The language set appears on the display.

• Press the Up or Down key repeatedly to select the language you would like to use.

• Once the desired language appears on the display, press the Programming key to confirm your selection or repeatedly press the ESC key to leave the menu.

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4.2 Making PSTN Calls

When making external calls through the handset, base telephone operation is not possible!

4.2.1 External Call

• Press the Line key .

• The Line/Charge indicator (LED) on the base unit will blink. ‘EXT’ and the Call symbol appear on the display.

• You will hear the dial tone. Dial the telephone number you wish to call.

• The number appears on the display and is dialled.

• After finishing your call, press the Line key to hang up.

4.2.2 Number preparation

• Dial the telephone number you wish to call. You can correct the number by pressing the Delete/Mute key .

• Press the Line key .

• The Line/Charge indicator (LED) on the base unit will blink. ‘EXT’ and the Call symbol appear on the display.

• The telephone number is dialled automatically.

• After finishing your call, press the Line key to hang up.

4.2.3 Redialling the last number dialled

• Press the Line key .

• The Line/Charge indicator (LED) on the base unit will blink. ‘EXT’ and the Call symbol appear on the display.

• You will hear the dial tone.

• Press the Redial key . The number you last called is dialled automatically.

4.2.4 Redial one of the last 5 numbers dialled

• Press the Redial key .

• Select ‘REDIAL’ and press OK

• The number you last called appears on the display. If you would like to dial one of the last 5 numbers dialled, press the Redial key a few times until the desired number appears on the display.

• Press the Line key .

• The number shown on the display is dialled automatically.

• After finishing your call, press the Line key to hang up.

4.2.5 Calling a programmed number from the Phone Book

The telephone has a Phone Book in which you can program the telephone number with name. If you would like to call a number from the Phone Book:

• Press the Phone Book key . The first number of the Phone Book appears on the display.

• Press the Up or Down key repeatedly to select the telephone number you wish to call.

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• Press the Line key .

• The number shown on the display, is dialled automatically.

• After finishing your call, press the Line key to hang up.

4.2.6 An internal call: calling another handset

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This function only works if multiple handsets are subscribed to the base unit !

• Press the INT key twice.

• ‘INT‘ appears on the display

• Dial the number of the handset you would like to call.

• After finishing your call, press the Line key to hang up.

4.3 Receiving a PSTN Call

4.3.1 Receiving an external call

• All subscribed handsets will ring when you receive a call.

• The Call symbol blinks on the display.

• The telephone number of the caller appears on the display if you have Caller ID service (CLIP). Consult your telephone company. The name of the caller also appears on the display if:

– the name is programmed into the Phone Book – the network sends the name together with the telephone number (FSK CID

system only).

• Press the Line key to accept the external call.

• During the call ‘EXT’ and the symbol appear on the display. The call timer starts running.

• After finishing your call, press the Line key to hang up or put the handset back on the base unit.

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4.3.2 Receiving an internal call

This function only works if multiple handsets are subscribed to the base unit!

• The handset rings.

• ‘INT’ and the number of the handset calling, appear on the display. The Call symbol blinks on the display.

• Press the Line key to accept the internal call.

• During the call, ‘INT’, the handset number of the caller and the symbol appear on the display. The call timer starts running.

• After finishing your call, press the Line key to hang up.

4.3.3 Receiving an external call during an internal call

If you receive an external call during an internal call, you will hear a call waiting tone (double beep) on both handsets being used for an internal call.

• Press the Line key twice to accept the external call.

• After finishing your call, press the Line key to hang up.

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4.4 Activate/deactivate handsfree function

This function allows you to communicate without having to pick up the handset. When you are talking, press the Up/Handsfree key / to activate the handsfree function. Press the same button to deactivate the handsfree function.

When you are calling in handsfree mode and you want to change the volume, press the Volume button.

When you use the handsfree function for a long time, the batteries will be empty quickly!

4.5 Transferring a call to another handset

• You have an external caller on the line.

• Press the INT key twice.

• The external call is now on hold.

• ‘INT‘ appears on the display.

• Dial the number of the handset to which you would like to transfer the call.

• If the handset dialled is answered, you can have an internal conversation. Press the Line key and the external call is transferred.

• If the handset dialled is not answered, press the Down key to speak to the external caller again.

4.6 Out of Range Warning

If the handset is out of range of the base unit, a warning signal will sound.

• ‘SEARCHING’ appears on the display and the symbol blinks on the display.

• Move closer to the base unit.

• As soon as you are back within range of the base unit, a signal sounds and the symbol stops blinking.

4.7 Setting the speaker volume

Use the Volume/Ringer key / to set the volume of the speaker (handset). You can select from 5 levels. The telephone is set to level ‘3’ by default. During a call, you can change the volume:

• Press the Volume/Ringer key / .

• The volume level currently set appears on the display.

• Use the number keys to set the desired level (1-5).

• Press the Volume/Ringer key / to confirm your selection.

You have 8 seconds to set the desired volume; if you do not, the telephone returns to standby mode and the volume remains unchanged.

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