The recorder keys have specific functions in different situations although
the operation is always very similar. During recording and playback the
keys have the standard recorder key functions as explained below.
Record Backward Stop Pause/Play Forward Skip
The and keys can be used to scroll through numbers in the
telephone book or through a settings menu. If no recording or playback
is taking place these keys always have an Up/Down or Left/Right
function. The key will always exit the current operation.
Keep the FeaturePhone 175 SD
dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry
immediately Liquids might contain
minerals that can corrode the
electronic circuits.
Use and store the FeaturePhone
175 SD only in normal
temperature environments.
Temperature extremes can
shorten the life of electronic
devices and distort or melt plastic
parts.
Keep the FeaturePhone 175 SD
away from excessive dust and dirt
that can cause premature wear of
parts.
The FeaturePhone 175 SD is a special telephone aimed at the automatic
recording of telephone conversations. For this purpose the
FeaturePhone 175 SD is equipped with a SD card. The FeaturePhone 175
SD can be connected to any regular analogue telephone line and is used
as a regular telephone. It has the ability to automatically record
telephone calls as they are being made. Telephone calls are recorded on
a flash disk during the call. After the calls have ended the recordings can
be either manually or automatically, copied to SD.
The FeaturePhone 175 SD can also be used as headset telephone. It has
a standard headset interface to which the optional headset can be
connected. If desired the handset can be disabled when using the
headset. The FeaturePhone 175 SD also features a speakerphone
function.
Other features of the FeaturePhone 175 SD include the phonebook and
microphone recording ability. Recordings can be encrypted using the
CryptoCard option. Encrypted recordings can only be played using the
same or a matching card to the card the recording was made with. The
telephone can even be disabled without a CryptoCard present.
The FeaturePhone 175 SD has a common menu driven user interface.
Most functions and operations are initiated by pressing a function key
followed by a sequence of display determined menu keys. The use of
function keys and menu keys is indicated as follows:
Function keys
The most frequently used functions of the FeaturePhone 175 SD have
been grouped in the function keys. Pressing one of the function keys
will always result in a display where the various options are assigned to
the four menu keys.
Menu keys
After pressing a function key the available options are assigned to the
four menu keys. The operation of the menu keys is determined by the
text in the display right above the corresponding key. If there is an
underlying menu the MENU key will open this menu.
Example with the keys:
The speaker volume of the FeaturePhone 175 SD can be adjusted easily.
Use the + and - keys below the speaker to adjust the volume. The
volume can be set separately for speakerphone and handset use.
• Connect one end of the telephone cable to the telephone line
wall socket. (For UK only use the supplied BT telephone line
adapter)
• Connect the other side of the telephone cable to the Line
connector at the back of the FeaturePhone 175 SD.
2.5 Setting the FeaturePhone 175 SD up for
use
To configure the FeaturePhone 175 SD for use the Clock needs to be set
and the Language needs to be selected. These settings are part of the
General Settings menu. Setting the Clock and selecting the Language is
described in the next two paragraphs.
Enter the General Settings menu and scroll through the menu or
continue from the previous paragraph by pressing NEXT until the
following display appears:
Language: English
NEXT CHANGE STOP
• Press CHANGE to scroll through the available languages.
• Press STOP to return to the main display.
Together with the Language the date format can change:
Standard date format is: DD-MM-YY
When set to "American" the format is changed to : MM-DD-YY
Setting the FeaturePhone 175 SD up for use is described in the next
chapter.
The FeaturePhone 175 SD is a special telephone aimed at the automatic
recording of telephone conversations. For this purpose the
FeaturePhone 175 SD is equipped with a SD card. The FeaturePhone 175
SD can be connected to any regular analogy telephone line and is used
as a regular telephone. It has the ability to automatically record
telephone calls as they are being made. Telephone calls are recorded on
the flash disk during the call. After the calls have ended the recordings
can be either automatically or manually, copied to SD.
3.1 Compression
The digital format of the recordings is determined by the use of speech
compression. The Call Recorder compresses recordings default according
to the GSM format. This type of compression has a good balance
between audio quality and recording size and is compatible for most
Windows versions. Compressed recordings take up 1/5th of the size of
uncompressed recordings. A high compression rate generally has a
poorer quality.
The FeaturePhone 175 SD supports 2 different formats. The table below
shows the relation between recording quality and storage capacity.
By default the FeaturePhone 175 SD is set to record in GSM compression
format.
Flash disk SD 2GB Bytes/Sec.
3.2 Search and playback
The FeaturePhone 175 SD has its own menu driven search function to
find and play specific recordings. Recordings can be searched for
according to Date and Code, by default the Called number or Caller ID
will be stored as Code. The FeaturePhone 175 SD has an internal
speaker for playback of recordings.
3.3 Security
All recordings can be encrypted. The FeaturePhone 175 SD uses the
CryptoCard option for this feature. Playback of encrypted recordings is
impossible without the CryptoCard. Playback of encrypted recordings on
a PC is possible only with the optional CryptoCard reader in conjunction
with the original or a matching CryptoCard.
3.4 Automatic Gain Control
Automatic Gain Control adjusts the recording level of the local and
remote voice to attain similar audio levels during playback of the
recording. The Automatic Gain Control is enabled by default to ensure
the recording quality for the local and remote voice.
3.5 Microphone mode
When using an External Microphone it should be connected to the
microphone connection that is associated with the option to connect a
headset.
3.6 Handset / Headset / Speakerphone
The FeaturePhone 175 SD features a handset and speakerphone. Both
the handset and the speakerphone key control Hook contact. The
Handset controls Hook contact by a magnetic proximity detector
mounted inside the device-case below the cradle for the microphone
side of the handset. Inside the handset a small magnet is mounted that
allows the FeaturePhone 175 SD to detect whether the handset is lifted
from the phone or put down again.
The handset control takes precedence over the speakerphone. If the
handset is “off hook”, press the Speakerphone key to transfer the call to
the speakerphone. The display will show “Speakerphone ON”. Press
speakerphone key again to transfer the call back to the handset. The
display will show “Speakerphone OFF”. If the call is on “speakerphone”
and the handset is “off hook” then putting down the handset will end
the call.
An optional headset can be connected to the FeaturePhone 175 SD. The
headset and handset can be used interchangeably. If a headset is used
the Hook control function key can be used for “On” and “Off”
hook.
3.7 Start a call
There are three ways to start a call.
- Pick up the handset,
- Press the Hook control function key,
- Open the phone book and select a telephone number, and then