Cordless Phone 230 DECT/GAP Digital User's Guide Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co rci mm a l un Use ic a tio ns A B DT200 Handset BS230 Base Station What to read first This user's guide consists of several sections and topics which can be read individually. You will find each section and topic listed in the table of contents. In addition, the "Index" at the back of this guide shows where to find help on each topic. If you are already familiar with this type of product, the "Quick start" section helps you get the phone up and running quickly. However, for basic use of the phone, you should read the "Getting started" section and "Using the menus" on page 19 in particular. Other parts can be read when needed. About this user's guide This user's guide is published by Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this user's guide necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or changes to programs and/or equipment, may be made by Ericsson Mobile Communications AB at any time and without notice. Such changes will, however, be incorporated into new editions of this user's guide. All rights reserved. Cordless phone features · · · · · · · Superb sound quality Comfortable, easy-to-use handset Large illuminated display Phone book for 100 names and numbers Advanced calling costs management Expandable from 1 to 8 handsets Total privacy, no eavesdropping Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co rci mm al un Use ica tio ns AB Antenna Warning light Earpiece BASE STATION Handset compartment Er ics Charging light No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co rci mm al un Use ica tio ns Volume down key Display Off hook key Up key On Hook/On/Off key Clear/Mute key Down key Number keys Battery compartment (back) Microphone Internal call key R key Accessory contacts Volume up key Page button External line light Desk stand (back) Cable connection (back) AB HANDSET HANDSET DISPLAY ICONS AND INDICATORS On Signal strength Ring off Key Visible when connected to a base station Ring signal muted or microphone off Keys locked Flashing Flashing quickly Hook Message Call Info Battery Warning light BASE STATIONS INDICATORS On Red top light Green bottom light For further details, please see section "Reference" on page 85 of the user's guide. Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co rci mm a l un Use ic a tio ns A Handset off hook Connection being made Handset is ringing New unanswered entry in the who called list Battery status (4 blocks Battery casing flashes; is fully charged) battery almost empty Baby phone call interrupted Warning (battery low/no Incoming call connection) Message waiting Flashing Flashing quickly External line occupied Incoming external call No external line connection Handset battery is being charged New message received by the voice mailbox Blocks flash successively; battery is being charged (steady blocks indicate the battery level) B QUICK START This page helps you to get the cordless phone up and running quickly. For a more detailed instalafterwards. lation procedure, see "Preparing for use" on page 9. You should read the "Getting started" section Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co rci mm a l un Use ic a tio ns A B Getting started 9 What is in the box 9 Preparing for use 9 Battery 12 Switching the handset on and off 15 Attaching and removing the clip 15 A brief guide 16 Information on display 18 Using the menus 19 Changing the menu language 20 Telephoning 23 Making a call 23 Call using the phone book 23 Redialling 25 Returning a call 26 Receiving a call 27 Turning off the microphone 27 Turning off the ringer and warning sound 27 Paging a handset from the base station 28 Advanced telephoning 29 When using more than one handset 29 Making and receiving an internal call 29 Receiving a second call 30 Searching for handsets or people 31 Consulting with another handset or transferring a call 31 Making a three-party call 32 Setting the handset to tone dialling 32 Setting the handset to long tones 32 Sending a dial tone pause 33 Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co rci mm a l un Use ic a tio ns A Phone book 35 Phone book use 35 Adding name and number 36 Adding last dialled numbers 36 Adding caller's number 37 Editing names and numbers 38 Deleting names and numbers 39 Personalizing the handset 41 Language 41 Earpiece volume 41 Ring volume 42 Ringer tones or melodies 42 Discreet ringing 43 Automatic answering 43 Key click 43 Display light 44 Display contrast 44 Clearing all handset settings 44 Personalizing the base station 45 Changing settings (PIN code) 45 Language 45 Ring volume 46 Ringing order 46 Call waiting notification 47 Priority phone 47 Least cost routing 49 Dial tone pause 50 Clearing all base station settings 51 B Contents Extra features 59 Emergency call 59 Baby phone 59 Direct call 60 Call barring 61 Exempt numbers 62 Call tariff 63 Call budget 64 Call statistics handset 66 Call statistics base station 66 Voice mail 67 Subscribing handsets 68 Using multiple base stations 70 Single or multi-cell mode 71 Using a switchboard 71 Pulse or tone dialling 72 Signalling methods 73 Transferring calls 75 Using base stations 77 Connecting to base stations 77 Subscribing to a base station 78 Re-subscribing to a base station 79 Selecting another base station 80 Editing base station name 81 Deleting subscription 82 Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co rci mm a l un Use ic a tio ns A Safety instructions 85 Troubleshooting 85 Buttons and keys 88 Display icons and terminology 89 Signals 90 Menu structure 91 Maintenance 93 Technical specifications 93 Spare parts and accessories 96 Warranty 96 Blocking handset keys 53 Setting handset locks 53 Changing the handset PIN code 54 Unblocking the handset 55 Changing the base station PIN code 56 Resetting the base station PIN code 57 Showing the IPEI code 57 Overview PIN and other codes 58 Reference 85 Index 99 Handset quick reference (inside back cover) B Blocking keys and extra security 53 Tips and tricks 83 Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co rci mm a l un Use ic a tio ns A B Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co rci mm a l un Use ic a tio ns A WHAT IS IN THE BOX tact your dealer. The box should contain: 1. Base station 2. Desk stand for the base station 3. Wall mounter for the base station 5. Handset 6. Battery 7. Clip 4. Screws and plugs for the wall mounter 8. Power adaptor with cable 9. Telephone line cable 10. User's guide 11. Warranty card Make sure that all the parts are in the box. If anything is missing, please con- PREPARING FOR USE To install the set, follow the steps below. The cordless phone will then be ready for use. Warnings Make sure the local mains voltage corresponds to the voltage on the power adaptor. Only use the power adaptor that comes with the set. Getting started B 9 Getting started When installing the cordless phone, it is important that you closely follow 1. Attach the clip to the handset. Er 10 ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co rci mm a l un Use ic a tio ns A 2. Insert the battery in the handset. Getting started B the procedure below: Home Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co rci mm a l un Use ic a tio ns A 5. Connect the telephone line to the telephone socket in the base station. Telephone socket identifier 6. Connect the telephone line to the analogue telephone wall socket. 7. Connect the power cord to the power plug socket in the base station. Power plug socket identifier 1 3. Find a suitable location for the base station. To make the best use of its operating range, put your base station in a central position. You can place it on a table using the desk stand or mount it on the wall using the wall mounter. 4. If you place the base station on a wall, screw the wall mounter to the wall. 8. Connect the desk stand to the base station or connect the base station to the wall mounter. Put the lower hooks in first. For the desk stand, route the cables through the slots at the back. 9. Put the handset into the base station as shown in the picture. The handset must be off. 10. Put the power adaptor plug into the wall socket. If you see a red, flashing light on the top of the base station, there is a fault with the telephone line connection. After a few minutes the handset will subscribe itself to the base station and turn on automatically. 11. Leave the handset in the base station for at least 3 hours to charge the battery for the first time. Getting started B 11 If the handset does not turn on automatically, remove the power adapter plug to "Subscribing handsets" on page 68. Er 12 ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co rci mm a l un Use ic a tio ns A tion about charging the battery, please refer to "Battery" below. Important further details. other codes" on page 58 for the PIN code of the handset and of the base station. Operating range short, fast, warning beeps. position. When the battery is charged, the handset is ready for use. For more informa- It is important to make a note of the IPEI code. You may need it to reset the handset's PIN code. Please refer to "Showing the IPEI code" on page 57 for Note We also recommend that you change the pin code of the base station directly after installing the cordless phone. See "Changing the base station PIN code" on page 56 for more information. See also "Overview PIN and You can use your handset in the area that is covered by the base station. Outside this area, you lose contact with the base station and the signal strength indicator on the display disappears. The warning light flashes and you hear To make best use of the operating range, place your base station in a central BATTERY The handset is powered by a rechargeable battery. You can fully charge a flat battery by placing the handset in the base station for 3 hours. A fully charged battery gives you up to 15 hours of calling time or up to 100 hours of standby time. The handset has a battery meter, which indicates you how much power is left in the battery. Note The handset is powered by a Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery. It can be recharged at any time. To keep the battery fully charged, you can put or leave the handset in the base station without any problem. Getting started B from the wall socket and repeat from step 9. If that does not help, please refer Placing the battery through the notches as shown. Home Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co rci mm a l un Use ic a tio ns A Reading the battery meter 1 When the battery is fully charged, the battery meter on the handset display consists of four blocks. The number of blocks decreases as the battery discharges. If the battery is almost flat, the battery meter and the red light on the handset flash. An alarm sounds if there is less than 15 minutes' calling time left in the battery. Getting started B 13 Place the battery as shown below. Make sure that the battery wires are put Charging the battery Er 14 ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co rci mm a l un Use ic a tio ns A set stops flashing. If the battery is completely flat it can take a few minutes before the lower green light on the base station comes on. Changing the battery handset battery will last for at least a year. battery. Please contact your dealer for more information. page 93. treated as chemical waste. Getting started If the lower green light on the base station is on (and the battery meter on the display flashes), the battery is being charged. As soon as the battery is fully charged, the lower green light is turned off and the battery meter on the hand- Rechargeable batteries have a limited lifespan. Under normal conditions, the If the standby time for the handset becomes too low, you should replace the Warning Only use batteries as specified in "Technical specifications" on The battery does not contain cadmium and is therefore more environmentallyfriendly than other rechargeable batteries. However, all batteries should be B Place the handset in the base station as shown in the picture below. SWITCHING THE HANDSET ON AND OFF While the handset is switched on, it is in standby mode. In standby mode, the handset is ready to make or receive calls but consumes less energy. With a Home Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co rci mm a l un Use ic a tio ns A the handset in the base station to keep it fully charged. Switching the handset on Before you can use the handset you must switch it on: · Press N O for at least one second to switch the handset on. 1 fully charged battery, the handset can operate for about 100 hours in standby mode. If you are not using the handset to make or receive calls, you can put The standby display appears. The number on the right-hand side is the internal number of the handset on the base station. After switching on, information is displayed. For more details see "Information on display" on page 18. Switching the handset off If you ...