Topcom Butler 6040 User Manual

BUTLER 6040

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 Getting started 6

1.1 Installing the base 6

1.2 Installing the handset 6

1.3 If you have purchased a Twin/Triple version 7

2 Getting to know your telephone 7

2.1 Keys/LED 7

2.2 Icons 8

2.3 Base lights 9

2.4 Navigating the menu 9

2.5 Menu overview 10

3 Using the telephone 11

3.1 Switching the handset on/off 11

3.2 Changing the language 11

3.3 Making a call 11

3.4 Receiving a call 11

3.5 Handsfree mode 12

3.6 Adjust earpiece/handsfree volume 12

3.7 Redial a number from the list 12

3.8 Secrecy function (Mute function) 12

3.9 Locating a handset (paging function) 12

4 Phonebook 13
5 Caller Identification 16
6 Calls list 17

6.1 Delete calls list 17

7 Personalise the handset 18

7.1 Setting the date and time 18

7.2 Using the alarm feature 18

7.3 Ringtone and volume 18

7.4 Handset name 19

7.5 Background picture 19

7.6 Auto answer 19

7.7 Menu color 19

7.8 Key beeps 20

7.9 PABX access code 20

7.10 Backlight timeout 20

8 Base settings 20

8.1 Ringtone and volume 20

8.2 Handset priority 21

8.3 Line settings 21

8.4 System PIN 22

8.5 SIM country code settings 22

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9 SMS text messages 23

9.1 Writing and sending SMS messages 23

9.2 Viewing the saved and sent messages (outbox) 25

9.3 Viewing the list of received messages (Inbox) 25

9.4 User accounts 26

9.5 Allocating an SMS terminal number 28

9.6 Set SMS alert tone 28

9.7 Memory full 29

9.8 SMS Service center numbers 29

9.9 Changing templates 29

10 Additional handsets and bases 30

10.1 Adding a new handset 30

10.2 Removing a handset 30

10.3 Select a base 30

10.4 Using the intercom feature 31

11 Games 31
12 Infra red 32
13 Troubleshooting 32
14 Technical data 33
15 Default settings 33
16 Topcom warranty 34

16.1 Warranty period 34

16.2 Warranty handling 34

16.3 Warranty exclusions 34

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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.

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1 Getting started

1.1 Installing the 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.

• Put the telephone-and AC power line cord in the base quides as shown on the picture
below:

Power cable

TEL

Telephone cord

1.2 Installing the handset

• Open the battery compartment (see below).

• Insert the battery pack with copper pins below and text on battery visible as on picture
below.

• 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.

Battery pack

Back view of hand-set

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.

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1.3 If you have purchased a Twin/Triple version

If you have purchased a Twin or Triple version

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

• Insert the battries inside the handset

• Charge the handset for at least 20 hours.

2 Getting to know your telephone

2.1 Keys/LED

Handset

1. Display 1

2. On-hook/on-off key

3. Off-hook/handsfree key

4. Soft Menu key 1

5. Soft Menu key 2

6. SMS key

7. Flash key

8. INT key

9. Infrared LED

10. Alphanumeric keys

11. Navigation key

Up: Redial list
Down: Call list
Left
Right
Middle: OK key

12. Display 2

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3

6

1

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2

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Base

13. Paging key

14. Simcard reader

15. In use/Power (LED)

16. New SMS LED

17. Missed calls LED

18. Handset on base LED

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2.2 Icons

Call in progress New voice mail**

End Call Keypad locked

Missed calls in call list* Alarm set

Handset ringer volume OFF List contains unread or missed calls

Within base range New SMS message received***

Handset not registered or out of
range

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not yet consulted

Battery status
Empty
Low battery
Medium
Full

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14

13

Infrared is active

* If the Caller line identification service is available on the telephone line
** If the Phonemail service is available on the telephone line
*** If the SMS service is available on the telephone line

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2.3 Base lights

Missed calls indication

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New SMS messages received

Handset on base

• Off: No base power connected

• ON: power connected

• Blinking slowly: Off hook or SIM card copy

• Blinking rapidly: during registration mode or Phonemail*

* If the Phonemail service is available on the telephone line

2.4 Navigating the menu

The Butler 6040 has a menu system which is easy to use. Each menu leads to a list of
options. The menu map is shown on the following paragraph.
When the handset is switched on and in standby, press the option button under “MENU” to
open the main menu.
Press the or buttons to move to the menu option you want. Then press OK to select
further options or confirm the setting displayed.

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Exit or go back one level in the menu

To the previous level in the menu, press BACK.
To cancel and return to standby at any time, press . If no button is pressed for 60 seconds,
the handset returns to standby automatically.

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2.5 Menu overview

Menu Submenu items

SMS New message

Inbox
Drafts
Outbox
Delete messages
Templates
Settings

Calls lists Received calls

Missed calls
Dialled calls
Delete calls List

Handset Ring volume

Handset name
Language
Menu Colour
Backlight timeout
Auto talk
Key beep
Access code
Activate IrDA
Backlight colour

Base settings Base ringtone

Base volume
Handset priority
Dial mode
Recall mode
RPAS Inhibition
SIM Country codes
System pin
Default settings

Time settings Alarm

Set date & time

Registration Register handset

Select base
De-register

Games Rabbit runner

Hector
Bowling
Insects hunt
Ti aqua

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3 Using the telephone

3.1 Switching the handset on/off

• Press and hold to switch the handset off.

• Press again or place it in the base to switch the handset back on.

3.2 Changing the language

Enter the "Handset" menu in order to change the language:

•Select "Menu" with the left menu key .

• Press the navigator once and once.

•The "Handset" menu is selected. Select "OK". The screen displays the handset menu.

• Use the navigator key to scroll through the menu and select "Language". The and
arrows indicate that further options are available. To confirm the language press "OK".
The screen displays "English saved" if you have chosen English. Your handset's
menus will be in English.

• To return to the previous menu, select "Back".

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3.3 Making a call

3.3.1 Direct dialling

• Press to obtain a line.

• Dial the number to be called.

• To hang up at the end of the call, press or close the handset.

3.3.2 Pre-dialling

With the pre-dialling feature you can enter and modify a number before making the call.

• Dial a number of up to 25 digits. Press the navigator key upwards and hold to insert a
pause. The screen displays a "P".

•Select "Clear" with the right menu key to correct. Press to initiate the call. The
screen displays: "Calling 123456789". To hang up at the end of the call, press or
close the handset.

3.3.3 Fast call

You can store a number from the phonebook under each numerical key 0-9 (see also 4
“Phonebook” how to do this).
To dial one of these numbers just press and hold the numerical key 0-9.

3.4 Receiving a call

When you receive an external call, the screen displays: "External Call".
To take the call:

• Press (if the handset is not on its base/charger)
or
Open the handset (if the Auto Talk option is active) (see 7.6 “Auto answer”).

• The call in progress icon appears on the screen. The call duration is displayed after
about 15 seconds.

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