Waxess DM1200E Users Manual

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Dual Mode

Communication Terminal

DM1200E/DM1250E

(CDMA-EVDO)

User Guide

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Handset

10 Antenna 2 Betlclip attachment 3 Speaker for Ringer 4 Handset battery compartment

5 New Message LED 6 Handset Earpiece 7LCD Display 8Function Keys 9Up/Down keys 10 Menu and Off keys 11  12 Flash/Delete key 13 Redial/Pause key 14 Headset Jack 15 16 Intercom 17 Handset Microphone 18 Handset Charging Contacts

Scroll Left

# Scroll Right

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Base

19 Base Speaker/Ringer 20 LCD Display 21 Function Keys 22 Up/Down Keys 23 Menu and Off Keys 24 Intercom Key 25 Speaker Phone Key 26 Speaker Phone ON LED 27 Redial/Pause Key 28 New Message LED 29 Flash Key

30 DC IN 9V Jack 31 TEL LINE Jack 32 Corded Handset Jack 33 Battery cover 34 Data Access Port

(for use with DM120UB Data Accessory Kit)

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Contents

Get ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Choose Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Get set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Dialing mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Time and date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Set the ringer tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Key beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Area codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

LCD contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Handset registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

GO! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Make a wireless call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Make a landline call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Calling options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Answer a wireless call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Answer a landline call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

In-Call operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Phone book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

More features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Page and Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Two-line calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Barge-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Cellular only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

CEL Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Power back-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

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Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 60

I.C. Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

D Mode CT Menu map . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

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Notes

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Get ready

1Get ready

Included items

• Base • Belt clip

• Cordless handset • Wall mount bracket

• AC adaptor for base • Telephone cord

• AC adaptor for cordless handset

• Rechargeable battery for cordless handset

Optional: Data Accessory Kit (DM120UB, sold separately) available to connect with your PC for data communication.

•Choose Location

Some important considerations:

• Charge the handset for 12–15 hours before use it.

• Locate the base near both a phone jack and a power outlet which is not controlled by a switch.

• Keep the base and handset away from sources of electrical noise, such as motors and fluorescent lighting.

• Leave enough room to raise both base antennas fully vertical.

•User guide

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Desk or Table

1 Connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE

jack and to a telephone jack.

2 Set the base on a desk or table and place the

handset on the base.

3 Connect the handset cord to the jacks on the

handset and the base, then set the handset in the cradle.

4 Raise both antennas to a vertical position. 5 Find the base AC adaptor (the larger adaptor,

Model number AD-48091000), and connect it to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard 120V AC.

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Get ready

Wall mount

1 Attach the wall mount adaptor to the base.

2 Find the base AC adaptor (the larger adaptor,

Model number 48091000), plug the connector into the DC IN 9V jack, then plug the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack.

3 Wrap the AC adaptor inside the molded wiring

channel, then wrap the cord around the strain relief notch.

4 Raise the antennas to a vertical position. 5 Align the mounting slots on the base with the

mounting posts on the wall plate. Then push in and down until the phone is firmly seated.

6 Connect the handset cord to the jacks on the

handset and base, then set the corded handset in the cradle.

7 On the base, remove the handset retainer , flip it

over, then replace it.

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Base power on

When powered on for the first time, the base goes through an initialization sequence.

Note: Do not use the phone

until the initialization sequence is complete.

Power backup batteries (Optional)

The optional back-up batteries provide a reserve power supply so the base can operate for up to 30 minutes (depending on battery condition) in case of power outages or if power is cut off to the base for any reason. Backup power activates immediately when the normal power supply to the base is cut off.

1 Verify power is disconnected from the base. 2 Open the battery cover on the bottom of the

base.

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Get ready

3 Insert five AA alkaline

batteries with the polarity (+ and -) aligned as marked in the

compartment.

4 Replace the cover.

Note:

• Batteries are not included

• Batteries are not required to operate the product

• There is no indication that shows when the base is operating with normal power or back-up power

• If you choose to install back-up batteries, check the power level frequently (see “Power back-up” on page 57). Replace the batteries when the power level is less than half of maximum

• After any power outage, check the battery power level and replace batteries as needed

• The battery power comes on automatically when current from the AC adaptor is interrupted; unplugging the AC adaptor does not turn off power to the phone

• Be sure to remove at least one battery when disconnecting power

Battery Level indicator on the base menu

•The screen may not show true battery condition unless all five batteries are installed

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Caution: Use only AA alkaline batteries for power

backup. Do not use rechargeable batteries. The battery compartment circuitry is not designed to recharge batteries.

Standby Screen

When the sequence is complete, the Standby Screen appears. This screen appears on both the base and the handset, and is always visible when the phone is idle. At the bottom of the screen, the text indicates which service lines are active. service, and TEL is landline service.

CEL indicator may take up to two minutes to

The appear, depending on cellular signal conditions in your area.

If you have connected with your cellular service provider, the date and time may be set automatically. If not, see “Time and date” on page 12 to set the date and time manually.

CEL is wireless

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Get ready

Signal level

The Signal Level feature helps you find your strongest cellular service signal. Move the base around your location to find the strongest signal level.

Be sure the before checking the signal level.

CEL indicator is shown in the display

Optional antenna removal

The base unit’s cellular antenna can be removed to allow attachment of an external antenna.

Locate the three screws attaching the antenna to the base unit. Use a small Philips head screw driver to remove the three screws. Store the antenna and screws in a safe place.

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Ready the cordless handset

INSTALL THE BATTERY

1 Open the cover.

2 Verify that the

connector is properly aligned with the jack and connect the battery.

Note: The

connector is designed to easily fit the jack in only one direction. Do not use excessive force.

3 Close the cover.

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Get ready

CHARGE THE BATTERY

1 Find the cordless

handset AC Adaptor (the smaller adaptor, Model number RGD41090500). Connect the AC adaptor to the DC 9V IN jack on the charger and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet.

2 Set the charger on a desk or table, then set the

handset in the charger with the keypad facing forward.

3 Allow the battery to charge for

12–15 hours.

Note: Charge the battery

frequently. Leaving the battery uncharged for a prolonged period can adversely affect battery charging capacity. If this happens, replace the battery .

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A power indicator in the upper right corner of the LCD shows how much battery life remains.

Full charge

Low charge

Note:

Use only the rechargeable battery pack supplied with your cordless handset.

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2Get set

•Dialing mode

Get set

1 Press the MENU key on the

base.

The Menu appears.

2 Press the

 key so the highlight bar moves to

Setup.

This action is called “scrolling” throughout this guide.

3 Press F1 to “select” this menu item.

This action is called “Press Select” throughout this guide.

Another menu list appears.

4 Press the 5 Press

and this screen appears.

Highlight the correct setting for your phone system, then press memory. A beep confirms the setting, and the Setup menu appears.

 key and scroll to Tone/Pulse.

F1 to select this item

F1 to enter the setting in

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6 Press EXIT to return to the main menu screen.

EXIT twice or OFF to return to Standby.

Press

The following steps apply to both the base and the handset.

•Time and date

The time and date automatically synchronizes with the cellular network once when the base is powered on (if supported by your service provider). The time and date do not automatically synchronize with the network afterward and must be set manually.

1 Press 2 Use the / keys and scroll to Time and Date. 3 Press

4 Use the keypad to enter the

5 Enter the correct minutes, and press

6 Use the  or  key to set AM or PM and press

MENU.

Select.

A cursor blinks on the hour number.

correct hour.

The cursor moves to the right for the minute numbers.

The AM/PM screen appears.

OK.

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Get set

OK.

The time format setting appears.

7 Use the

press

The date screen appears with months showing.

8 Use the keypad to enter the correct month.

After entering the month, the cursor moves to the day.

9 Enter the correct day then press

The cursor appears on the first digit of the current year setting.

10Use the keypad to enter the four digits for the

correct year and press

The date format appears.

11Press  or  to select a format and press OK.

You hear a confirmation tone and the Main menu appears.

When the time and date are set on the base or on one of the cordless handsets, the time and date for all other components (handset or base) automatically synchronize after a few minutes. If a new cordless handset is added and properly registered, the time and date for the new handset will automatically synchronize.

 or  key to set the time format and

OK.

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•Set the ringer tone

You can set different ring tones for CEL (wireless) calls and TEL (landline) calls.

1 Press 2 Scroll to Ringer/Key Beep, and press Select. 3 Scroll to

Note: Melodies are only available on the cordless

4 Scroll through the list of tones.

5 Press

6 Follow steps 1–4 above to choose a tone, and

MENU.

Ringer Tone, and press Select.

The ringer tone menu for CEL calls appears first. The current ringer tone is highlighted.

The base has three ring tones available. The handset has six rings available—three tones and three melodies.

handset.

Pause on a tone name to hear a short sample of the tone. The sample plays two seconds for a ring tone and 10 seconds for a melody.

Select.

TEL Ring Tone setting appears.

The OR

Exit to cancel without saving changes.

Press

Select.

press

A confirmation tone plays.

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Get set

Set the ringer volume

You can set the ringer volume from menu. The choices are

Off-Low-Medium-High.

1 Press MENU, scroll to Ringer/Key Beep, and

Select.

press

2 Scroll to

The current ring volume setting is highlighted.

3 Scroll to a volume setting. Each time you stop

on a setting a sample plays briefly.

4 Scroll to the ring volume you want and press

Select.

A confirmation tone plays and the Ringer/Key beep menu appears.

5 Press Exit or OFF to return to the Standby

screen.

NIGHT VOLUME

You can set the volume for the ringer to a lower level for night time between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. based on the phone’s internal clock.

1 Press

press

2 Scroll to Night Volume and press Select. 3 Use the

setting.

Ringer volume, and press Select.

MENU, scroll to Ringer/Key Beep, and Select.

 or  key to change the volume

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A sample of the volume level plays when you move the cursor. The sample plays two seconds for each ringer tone and 10 seconds for each melody.

4 Press

Select to set the ringer.

A tone confirms the setting.

•Key beep

Set the phone so that you hear a beep each time you press a button, or turn off the beep feature.

1 Press

2 Scroll to

3 Press OK to enter the setting.

MENU, scroll to Ringer/Key Beep, and Select.

press

Key beep, press Select, then choose On

Off.

A tone confirms the setting and the Ringer/Key beep menu appears.

•Area codes

Enter up to three area codes. With local area codes stored, the phone can distinguish between local and long distance calls.

1 Press 2 Scroll to Setup, then press Select. 3 Scroll to

MENU.

Area Code, and press Select.

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Get set

4 Use the keypad to enter the area code number,

then press

If you make a mistake, press FLASH/DEL to erase the last digit entered.

5 Press

A beep confirms the setting and the Setup menu appears.

6 Press

screen.

OK.

OK to set the code.

Exit or OFF to return to the Standby

Add/remove a 1

With area codes stored in memory, the and keys have a unique function in phone memory dialing.

If you need to add a 1 to a 10–digit phone number for proper dialing in your area, press . Press again to remove the number 1. When retireving a number from the Caller ID log, use the key to add or remove a 1. This feature is not available when using Redial.

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Add/remove area code

If you need to add the area code to a 7–digit number , press to display the area code list. Scroll to the correct area code, and press

you can also press to add the number 1, if needed.

To remove the area code , pr ess to remove the number 1 (if present), then press .

OK. At this point

Note: When dialing numbers from the Caller ID

log, area codes stored in the phone are not accessible. Press and use the keypad to

add the area code. This feature is not available when using Redial.

•Language

1 Press MENU, scroll to Setup,

and press Select.

2 Scroll to Language, and press

Select.

The highlight bar shows the current language setting.

3 Scroll to the language you want, and press

Select.

A beep confirms the setting and the Setup menu appears. The menu appears in the language you selected.

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Get set

•LCD contrast

1 Press MENU, scroll to Setup, and press Select. 2 Scroll to LCD Contrast, and press Select. 3 Press

4 Press

to darken the display orto lighten the

display.

OK to set the contrast.

•Name

Your phone arrives with the name “Base” preassigned to the base. Each handset receives a number (1–4) in the order of registration. You can assign a unique name to the base and even change the number and name assigned to a handset.

1 Press 2 Scroll to Name the Unit and press Select. 3 Enter the name and press

MENU, scroll to Setup, and press Select.

Select. See “Enter

names and characters” on page 31.

A tone confirms the setting.

•Handset registration

You can register up to three more handsets with the base. Each new cordless handset must be electronically registered with the base. The cordless handset

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included in this package is preregistered at the factory with the base. If it somehow becomes deregistered, use this procedure to reregister the handset.

1 On the handset, press MENU, scroll to Setup

Select.

Press and hold Intercom on

.”

OK on the handset.

and press

2 Scroll to

The display shows “

base, then OK

3 Press and hold Intercom (at least two seconds)

on the base until you hear a beep.

4 Then, press

Registration takes only a few seconds. When registration completes,

you hear a tone and this message appears on the LCD screen.

Deregister

1 Press MENU, scroll to Setup, and press Select. 2 Scroll to

A list of registered cordless handsets appears.

3 Scroll to the handset you want to deregister and

press

The confirmation message “ appears.

4 Press

the previous screen.

Deregister and press Select.

Select.

Delete registration?”

Yes to confirm, or press No to return to

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