Topcom BUTLER 4872 User Manual
BUTLER 4872
TWIN/TRIPLE/QUATTRO
User Guide
v 1.5
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 phoneline, 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 features described in this manual are published with reservation to modifications.
The CE symbol indicates that the unit complies with the essential
requirements of the R&TTE directive.
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1 Safety instructions ................................................................................................................. 1
2 Getting started ....................................................................................................................... 1
2.1 Installing the base ............................................................................................................................ 1
2.2 Installing the handset....................................................................................................................... 2
2.3 Twin/Triple/Quattro version............................................................................................................ 3
2.4 Installing the Skype software .......................................................................................................... 3
2.5 Installing the phone software........................................................................................................... 3
2.6 Keys/Led.......................................................................................................................................... 6
2.7 Icons ................................................................................................................................................ 7
2.8 Base light ......................................................................................................................................... 7
2.9 Systray Icon & application window ................................................................................................ 7
2.10 Navitating the menu ........................................................................................................................ 8
2.11 Menu overview ................................................................................................................................ 9
3 Using the telephone ................................................................................................................9
3.1 Switching the handset ON/OFF....................................................................................................... 9
3.2 Changing the language .................................................................................................................. 10
3.3 Making a normal telephone call .................................................................................................... 10
3.4 Making a Skype telephone call...................................................................................................... 11
3.5 Receiving a normal telephone call ................................................................................................ 12
3.6 Receiving a Skype call .................................................................................................................. 13
3.7 Handsfree mode............................................................................................................................. 13
3.8 Adjust earpiece/handsfree volume ................................................................................................ 13
3.9 Secrecy function (Mute function).................................................................................................. 13
3.10 Locating a handset (Paging function)............................................................................................ 13
3.11 Keypad Lock ................................................................................................................................. 13
3.12 Using the alphanumerical keypad ................................................................................................. 13
4 Phonebook ............................................................................................................................14
4.1 To add an entry .............................................................................................................................. 14
4.2 To dial an entry.............................................................................................................................. 14
4.3 Show Details.................................................................................................................................. 14
4.4 Delete an entry or all entries.......................................................................................................... 15
4.5 Edit name and number................................................................................................................... 15
4.6 Copy a phonebook entry to another handset ................................................................................. 15
4.7 Copy all phonebook entries to another handset............................................................................. 16
5 Caller Identification.............................................................................................................16
5.1 Normal incoming PSTN calls........................................................................................................ 16
5.2 Skype incoming calls..................................................................................................................... 17
6 Skype voice mail................................................................................................................... 18
6.1 Listen to your voicemail messages................................................................................................ 18
6.2 Send a voicemail message directly................................................................................................ 18
6.3 Recording your own greeting text ................................................................................................. 19
7 Chat function........................................................................................................................19
7.1 Start a chat session on the handset ................................................................................................ 19
8 Personalise the handset .......................................................................................................20
8.1 Ringtone and volume..................................................................................................................... 20
8.2 Handset name ................................................................................................................................ 20
8.3 Keypad beeps................................................................................................................................. 21
8.4 Wallpaper ...................................................................................................................................... 21
8.5 Menu color..................................................................................................................................... 21
8.6 Setting the contrast ........................................................................................................................ 21
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8.7 Autotalk ......................................................................................................................................... 21
8.8 Prefix code ..................................................................................................................................... 22
8.9 Using the alarm feature ................................................................................................................. 22
8.10 Setting the date and time ............................................................................................................... 22
8.11 Setting the time format .................................................................................................................. 23
9 Base settings ......................................................................................................................... 23
9.1 Ringtone ........................................................................................................................................ 23
9.2 Ringer Volume .............................................................................................................................. 23
9.3 Dial Mode ...................................................................................................................................... 23
9.4 Recall ............................................................................................................................................. 24
9.5 System PIN .................................................................................................................................... 24
10 Tools ...................................................................................................................................... 24
10.1 Appointment .................................................................................................................................. 24
10.2 Stopwatch ...................................................................................................................................... 25
11 Skype and PC settings .........................................................................................................25
11.1 PC time settings............................................................................................................................. 25
11.2 List alert......................................................................................................................................... 25
11.3 Setting the netstatus by the handset............................................................................................... 25
11.4 Chat alert ....................................................................................................................................... 26
12 Additional handsets and base stations ............................................................................... 26
12.1 Adding a new handset ................................................................................................................... 26
12.2 Removing a handset ...................................................................................................................... 26
12.3 Select a base .................................................................................................................................. 27
12.4 Using the intercom feature ............................................................................................................ 27
13 Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................28
14 Technical dataTechnical characteristics............................................................................29
15 Warranty ..............................................................................................................................30
15.1 Warranty period............................................................................................................................. 30
15.2 Warranty handling ......................................................................................................................... 30
15.3 Warranty exclusions ...................................................................................................................... 30
16 Disposal of the device (environment) ................................................................................. 30
17 Cleaning ................................................................................................................................30
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Safety instructions
1 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 operations 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 then 1.5m 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.
2 Getting started
2.1 Installing the base
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For installation, do the following:
1 Plug one end of the adaptor into the outlet and the other end into the adaptor jack on the back
of the base.
2 Connect one end of the telephone cord with the wall phone jack and the other end to the bottom
of the telephone.
3 Put the telephone- and AC power line cord in the base guides as shown on the picture below.
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Butler 4872
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C
- Back view of base -
2.2 Installing the handset
1 Open the battery compartment.
2 Insert the batteries respecting the polarity (+ and -).
3 Close the battery compartment.
4 Leave the handset on the base unit for 20 hours. The Line/Charge indicator
on the base will light up.
A. Telephone wall outlet
B. Power cable
C. Telephone cord
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Butler 4872
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- Back view of handset -
A. Cover
B. Rechargeable batteries
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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.
2.3 Twin/Triple/Quattro version
If you have purchased a Twin, Triple or Quattro version:
1 Plug one end of the adaptor into the outlet and the other end into the adapter jack on the bottom
of the charger.
2 Insert the battries inside the handset.
3 Charge the handset for at least 20 hours.
2.4 Installing the Skype software
To be able to make calls over internet, you need a broadband connection and Skype installed on
your computer. Download Skype for free from http://www.skype.com/go/getskype. Run the setup
and follow the installation procedure.
2.5 Installing the phone software
To be able to use the Butler 4872 phone together with Skype, you need to install the phone
software on your computer. This software will be the bridge between Skype and the phone.
Minimum system requirements:
• PC running under Windows XP or 2000;
• 32 MB free memory;
• 20 MB free hard disk space;
• Internet connection with 56kbps or higher.
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1 Install the software from the CD included with the phone.
For the latest version of the software please look at our website:
http://www.topcom.net/support/downloads.php
2 Insert the CD when the PC is on. If the program doesn’t run automatically, click on the Start
icon and select “Run”. Enter D:\CD_Start.exe (if D in not your CD-ROM drive, enter the
appropriate letter).
3 Click “Install Software”.
The installation wizard will guide you through the process.
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4 When “Plug in your phone...” appears, connect the USB plug of the phone to the PC and click
“Next”..
5 When “Can Windows connect...” appears, select “No, not this time” and click “Next”.
6 When the new hardware wizard starts, select “Install software automatically” and click next.
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7 Click “Continue Anyway” when the following screen appears.
8 When the hardware wizard is completed, click “Finish”.
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9 After 5 minutes the software will detect the phone. Click “Next”.
10 The software will now end the installation of all the drivers and after a while you can click
“Finish” with “Reboot now” selected.
11 Installation is now completed.
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2.6 Keys/Led
Handset
1. Display
2. Up/Redial key
3. Soft Menu key 2
4. Right/Flash key R/Netstatus key
5. On-hook / OFF key
6. Alphanumeric keys
7. Keypad lock
8. Ringer Off-key
9. Down/call log key
10. Off-hook key/ Handsfree/ On-key
11. Left/INT key
12. Skype key
13. Soft Menu key 1
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INT
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Base
14. In use/Power/Handset on base LED
15. Paging key
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2.7 Icons
PSTN Off hook/Handsfree key New voice mail
PSTN On hook/Power off Keypad lock
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Missed calls in call list* Alarm set
Handset ringer volume OFF Handset not registered or out of range
Handset within base range Menu
Phonebook Mute
OK/Confirm Back
Chat Play voicemail message
Internall Call PC Off hook
PC On hook PC Call list
No key
Contact name selected for conference
call
* If the Caller line identification service is available on the telephone line.
Battery status
Battery empty
Battery low
Battery medium
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Battery full
2.8 Base light
Handset on base
• OFF: no base power connected or handset not in base for charging
• ON: handset charging
• Blinking slowly: Off hook or during ringing
• Blinking rapidly: during registration
2.9 Systray Icon & application window
The systray Icon will show different information on the status of the phone/PC connection and
Skype.
If the Topcom ‘VoIP’ icon has the following colours:
- Green : Connection is OK and Skype is seen by the phone
- Yellow: Skype is not found by the phone or is not running
- Red: PC doesn’t see the phone (no connection)
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