BigTel 1200 - Telephone Amplicomms - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Amplified landline phone for seniors
Brand	Amplicomms
Model	BigTel 1200
Dimensions	235 x 215 x 85 mm
Weight	600 g
Power supply	Mains adapter 230 V
Sound amplification	Up to 40 dB gain
Display	Large backlit display with number display
Keypad	Large backlit keys
Main functions	Hands-free, 50-entry directory, last number redial, emergency button
Compatibility	Hearing aid (magnetic induction compatible)
Tone adjustment	3 tone levels (high, medium, low)
Ringer	Adjustable ringer with light indicator
Connectivity	RJ11 telephone jack
Care and cleaning	Wipe with a slightly damp soft cloth, do not use solvents
Safety	Do not expose to water, use only the supplied adapter
Spare parts and repairability	Handset, base, adapter, telephone cord available
Warranty	2 years
General information	Analog telephone for hearing impaired, ideal for seniors

Frequently Asked Questions - BigTel 1200 Amplicomms

How to adjust the listening volume on the BigTel 1200?

Use the volume slider on the side of the handset. You can also adjust the amplification up to 40 dB using the + button on the base.

How to save a number in the directory?

Press the Memory key, then enter the number using the keypad. Confirm with OK. The directory can hold up to 50 entries.

How to use the hands-free function?

During a call, press the Hands-free key (speaker symbol). Speak normally towards the base. To resume the handset, press again.

The ringer does not ring, what to do?

Check that the ringer switch on the side of the base is set to ON. Also make sure the ringer volume is not set to minimum.

How to program the emergency button?

Press and hold the Emergency button (often red) for 3 seconds. Enter the number to dial, then confirm with OK. For an emergency call, press this button.

Can I use the BigTel 1200 with a hearing aid?

Yes, this phone is compatible with hearing aids thanks to the magnetic induction function. Make sure the hearing aid is set to 'T' mode.

How to adjust the voice tone?

Press the Tone button to choose from 3 levels: high, medium, or low. This allows you to adapt the sound to your hearing.

What to do if the screen displays nothing?

Check that the mains adapter is properly plugged in and that the outlet works. If the problem persists, unplug and replug the device after 10 seconds.

How to view the last calls?

Press the Redial (or List) key. Use the arrow keys to browse the last 10 dialed or received numbers.

Where can I download the full manual?

The manual is available for free in PDF on the website notice-facile.com. You can also request a translation by email.

USER MANUAL BigTel 1200 Amplicomms

Contents

Getting started 4

Connect the base station

1 Handset 2 Amplification key

R key 100/300/600 ms

Base code

Base reset

Short flash (100 ms),

medium (300 ms), long (600 ms),

Contents

Getting started....4

Check box contents 4

Set up your phone system .... 5

Location 5

Connect the base unit 5

Connect the cordless handset 7

Controls 8

Cordless handset. 8

Base unit....11

Display icons 12

Navigating the menu....13

Open main menu....13

Menu layout....13

First use 16

Making and receiving calls 17

Making a call, answering a call, ending a call. . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Handsfree. 17

Volume control 17

Mute 17

Redial 18

Call log 18

Chain dialling 20

Find handset 20

Join a call in progress 20

Internal call 21

Phonebook 21

Create a new entry 21

Using the phonebook 22

Settings 23

Ringtones 23

Tones 23

Set date and time 24

Set alarm 24

Handset settings 25

Base settings 26

Answering machine....27

Answering machine display 27

Operating the answering machine from the base ..... 28

Switching the answering machine on/off (handset).....28

Hear messages 28

Record a memo 29

Record personal announcement 30

Playback/delete personal announcement 30

Call screening 31

Call intercept 31

Delete messages 31

Answer machine settings 32

Remote access....33

Appendix. 35

Help and support. 35

Safety information 35

Intended use 37

Phone location....37

Power supply 38

Energy efficient power adapter 38

Medical equipment 38

Rechargeable batteries 38

Hearing aid compatibility 38

Disposal 39

Technical details 40

Maintenance 40

Guarantee 41

Declaration of conformity. 42

Getting started

Important: Please make sure you've read the safety information on page 35 before you set up your phone system.

Check box contents

If you have purchased a BigTel 1280 pack you should have:

• 1 base unit • 1 AC power adaptor for the base unit • 1 cordless handset • 2 rechargeable batteries AAA 400 mAh NiMH • 1 battery compartment cover • 1 telephone line cord

Important: Use only the power adaptors, telephone line cord and batteries supplied with your BigTel 1280, otherwise your phone may not work.

Set up your phone system

Location

Place the base unit near a mains socket and a telephone wall jack to ensure that the connection cables are long enough. Keep the unit approx. 1 m away from other electronic devices to prevent interference. The base unit uses radio signals to connect with the cordless handset. Signal strength depends on the base unit's location. The maximum range is 300 m based on an unobstructed line of sight; the range is shorter inside buildings because of walls and other obstacles.

Connect the base unit

1. Plug the connector on the cable end into the corresponding jack on the rear side of the base and plug the power adaptor into the wall socket.
2. Plug the small connector on the end of the telephone line cord into the corresponding jack on the base and plug the other end into the telephone jack.

Note: Guide the power adapter cable through the strain-relief tab on the base.

Important: Use only the power adaptors, telephone line cord and batteries supplied with your BigTel 1280, otherwise your phone may not work.

Do not block access to the wall power supply with furniture or other items.

Connect the cordless handset

1. Open the battery compartment and insert the rechargeable batteries. Observe the correct polarity.
2. Slide the battery compartment cover towards the centre of the handset until it clicks into place.

For a full charge, the handset must be left in the base unit for at least 16 hours (check the base unit's power supply!).

Important: Use only the batteries supplied with this product. If the batteries need to be replaced later, the same battery type must be used.

Controls

Cordless handset

1 Earpiece 2 Boost key

- To increase the volume in the handset. Press briefly during a call to switch the amplification on - pressing again switches the amplification off again.

If the amplifier function is activated, "Boost on" appears on the display and the incoming call light (6) lights up.

3 Direct call keys M1/M2

- In idle mode, press to dial the stored number.

4 Menu/Select

• Press to show the menu.
• Press to select an item or save an entry/setting while in a menu.

5 Call/Hands-free

• Press to make or answer a call.
• While in a call: switch hands-free on/off.

6 Incoming call light

- Flashes when there is an incoming call.

7 Volume keys

- Press to adjust the listening volume during a call or answer machine message playback.

8 Flash key

• Press to do a Flash function during a call.
• In predial, insert a 'R', it will do a flash function when press Call key.

9 Mute/Delete

• Press to mute the microphone during a call.
• Press to silence the handset ringer temporarily while the phone is ringing (the call can still be accepted if the caller hasn't hung up).

10 Phonebook/Up

• Press to review the phonebook when in idle.
• Press to scroll up while in menus or lists.
• Press to move the cursor to the left while entering names or numbers.

11 End call/Cancel

• Press to hang up during a call.
• Press to cancel an operation/return to idle mode while in a menu.
• Press and hold to switch off the handset when idle.

12 Redial/Pause

• In idle state: press to open redial list.
• Press to scroll down while in menus or lists.
• Press to move the cursor to the right while entering names or numbers.

13 Alphanumeric keypad

• Press to enter numbers or characters/*/#.
• Press and hold key "0" to enter a dialling pause.
• Press star key to switch between upper case and lower case while entering characters.
• Press and hold hash key to switch the ringer on/off.

14 Microphone

Base unit

1 Display

- Shows the number of messages and other information.

2 Delete

- Press to delete the current message/announcement. Press and hold to delete all old (already heard) messages.

3 Repeat

• Press once to repeat the current message.
• Press twice to play the previous message.

4/9 Volume keys

• Press to adjust the ringer volume when there is an incoming call with ringer sound.
• Press to adjust the listening volume during message playback.

5 Play/Stop

- Press to start or stop message playback.

6 Answering machine on/off

- Press to turn the built-in answering machine on or off.

7 Page

- Press to page all handsets when in idle.

8 Skip

- Press to skip to the next message during message playback.

Display icons

Battery is low; place handset in charger to recharge.

Full battery power level.

The handset speakerphone is in use.

Ringer off.

Keyboard locked.

Alarm activated.

Navigating the menu

This chapter describes how to use the menu to access features on the telephone.

Open main menu

1. Press /OK
2. Use and to select the desired menu item and press . →/OK
3. Press to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu, or exit that menu.
4. Press to return to idle state.

Note: If a key is not pressed within 30 seconds, the telephone automatically returns to idle mode.

Menu layout

Call log Details

Delete

Delete all

Call

Store number

Call log type

Sound Ringer External Melody ...

Internal Melody ...

Ringer volume Level ...

Silent

Beep/Off

Tones

Key beep

Confirmation

Battery low

No coverage

Settings Handset settings Select base

Display Contrast

Handset name

Language

Auto answer

Memory keys

Register handset

Deregister

Handset reset

Base settings Ringer Ringtone

Ringer volume

Dial mode Tone/Pulse

Flash time 100/300/600 ms

System PIN

Base reset

Date/Time/Alarm Date/Time Time format

Date format

Enter time

Enter date

Alarm Alarm On/Off

Enter time

Ringtone

Answer machine Play messages

Delete messages

Answer On/Off

Record MEMO

Outgoing message Record message Answer/Record

Answer only

Play message Answer/Record

Answer only

Answer settings Answer mode Answer/Record

Answer only

TAM language Deutsch/English

Answer delay 2/4/6/8 rings

Recording time 30/60/120 s /

Unlimited

Call screening

Remote access Enable/Disable

First use

In delivery state the telephone is set to GERMAN language.

1. Time/date input appears in the display.
2. Press /OK
3. Select 'Enter time' and press 📋/OK
4. Enter the time (hours/minutes) and press 📋/OK
5. Select 'Enter date' and press ↗/OK
6. Enter the date (year/month/day) and press ✉/OK
7. Press

Set the language

1. Press ↗/OK
2. Select 'Settings' and press ✦/OK
3. Select 'Set handset' and press ⇌/OK
4. Select 'Language' and press →/OK
5. Select a language and press ✉/OK

Making and receiving calls

Making a call, answering a call, ending a call

To make a call

Enter the telephone number and press the call key.

- or -

Press the speakerphone key. When you hear a dial tone, enter the telephone number.

To answer a call

Press the call key.

To end a call

Press the end key or place the handset in the base station.

Handsfree

While in a call, press the speakerphone key. To deactivate, press the same key again.

Volume control

While in a call, press the volume buttons on the side.

Mute

The mute function allows you to hear the other party but the other party cannot hear you.

While in a call, press the mute key. Press again to resume the conversation.

Redial

The last 15 telephone numbers dialled are stored in the system memory.

1. Press in idle state.
2. Select the desired entry with ▲ and .
3. Press to dial the telephone number.

Call log

Note: This function is only available if your telephone service provider has activated the CLIP (Calling Line Identification Presentation) service attribute. Please contact your service provider for more information.

You can determine whether all calls are recorded or only calls that were not accepted. Missed calls are indicated on the display.

In the call log, new entries are marked with ●. After querying the details or callback, the entries are marked with ○.

Received calls are displayed without marking.

Calling from the caller list

1. In idle state press the menu key ⇌/OK
2. Select Call log and press 📋/OK
3. Select the desired entry with and .
4. Press to dial the telephone number.

Saving an entry from the caller list to the phone book

1. In idle state, press the menu key ☑/OK.
2. Select Call log and press 📋/OK.
3. Select the desired entry with ▲ and ▼.
4. Press ☐/OK, select Store number, and press ☐/OK.
5. Enter a name and press ⇌/OK.
6. Edit the telephone number if necessary and press ☐/OK.
7. Select a call group to assign the new entry to, and press ☐/OK.

Show details

1. In idle state, press the menu key ☑/OK.
2. Select Call log and press 📋/OK.
3. Select the desired entry with ▲ and ▼.
4. Press ☐/OK, select Details, and press ☐/OK. You will receive information about the date and time of the call.

Deleting entries

1. In idle state, press the menu key ☑/OK.
2. Select Call log and press 📋/OK
3. Select the desired entry with and .
4. Press ✉/OK, select Delete or Delete all and press ✉/OK.
5. Confirm the following query with ≈/OK

Setting the call log type

1. In idle state press the menu key ☑/OK
2. Select Call log and press ✦/OK
3. Press ⚡/ok Select Call log type and press . ⚡/ok
4. Select All calls or Missed calls and press ✉/OK.

Chain dialling

Use this feature to initiate a dialling sequence from numbers stored in the phonebook, caller list or redial list whilst you are on a call.

1. Press the menu key whilst in a call 📋/OK
2. Select Phonebook, Redial log or Call log and press ✉/OK
3. Select the desired entry and press to dial the telephone number.

Find handset

You can locate a missing handset or alert a handset user that they are wanted by causing the handset to beep from the base unit.

Start paging

Press the paging button on the base unit to page all registered cordless handsets.

Stop paging

On the base unit: press the paging button again.

On the cordless handset: press any key, or place the handset in the base unit/charger.

Join a call in progress

You can join a call already in progress on another device from up to 2 cordless handsets.

1. Press to join the call.
2. Press for place the handset in the base unit/charger to exit the call.

Internal call

Use the intercom feature for conversations between two system devices. These calls are free of charge.

1. Press C/⊗

If only 2 devices are available the second one will ring right away. If there are several registered cordless handsets, choose one and press ✉/OK

Phonebook

The phonebook stores up to 100 entries that can be accessed by all devices. You can find a phonebook entry by entering the first letter of the stored name using the numeric keys. If necessary, use the arrow keys to select the desired entry. You can assign your phone book entries to a specific call group. You can set different ring melodies for these call groups.

Create a new entry

1. In idle state press
2. Press /OK
3. Select New entry and press ✉/OK
4. Enter the name and press ✉/OK
5. Enter the telephone number and press ✉/OK
6. Select one of the call groups to which you want to assign the new entry and press ✉/OK

Using the phonebook

Open the phonebook (☐) and select the desired entry.

Make a call

Press ↘

Edit an entry

1. Press ☐/OK Select Edit and press . ☐/OK
2. Edit the name if necessary and press ⇌/OK
3. Edit the telephone number if necessary and press ⇌/OK
4. Edit the call group if necessary and press ✉/OK

View entries

1. Press ☑/OK to select View and press ☑/OK.
2. Press and to view the details.

Deleting entries

1. Press ☑/OK, select Delete or Delete all and press ☑/OK.
2. Confirm the following query with ✉/OK

Check capacity

1. Press /OK to select Capacity and press /OK.
2. You will see the number of entries, for example "1 / 100". That means 1 entry stored of 100 entries in total.

Edit call groups

1. Press ☑/OK, select Edit group and press ☑/OK.
2. Select a call group and press ↗/OK
3. Select Rename group and press ✉/OK, to edit the name of the call group
4. or -

Select Set ringtone and press ✉/OK, to edit the ringtone for the call group.

Set speed dial

1. Press ☐/OK, select Speed dial and press ☐/OK.
2. Press the key you want to assign the entry to, and press ✉/OK.

To dial with speed dialing, press and hold down the relevant key for approx. 3 s.

Settings

Ringtones

1. In idle state, press the menu key ⇌/OK.
2. Select Sound and press ✦/OK.
3. Select Ringer and press ⇌/OK.
4. External: select the desired melody and press ✉/OK.
5. Internal: select the desired melody and press ◎/OK
6. Ringer volume: select the volume and press ☑/OK
7. Silent: select Off, if the ringer should be switched off completely or select Beep, if you want to hear a short beep instead of the ring tone, and press ✉/OK

Tones

1. In idle state press the menu key ⇌/OK
2. Select Sound and press ⇌/OK
3. Select Tones and press ⇌/OK

- Key beep: turn the key beep on or off and press ✉/OK

- Confirmation: turn the confirmation tone on or off and press ⇒/OK.

- Battery low: turn the low battery alert tone on or off and press ✉/OK.

- No coverage: turn the out-of-range alert tone on or off and press ✉/OK.

Set date and time

It is important for the entries in the caller list and messages on the answering machine that the correct date and time is set.

1. In idle state press the menu key ☑/OK
2. Select Settings and press ✦/OK
3. Select Date/Time/Alarm and press ✉/OK
4. Select Date/Time and press ✦/OK
5. Time format: select the time format and press ✉/OK
6. Date format: select the date format and press ✉/OK
7. Enter time: enter the time and press ✉/OK
8. Enter date: enter the date and press ✉/OK

Set alarm

1. In idle state press the menu key ◎/OK
2. Select Settings and press ✦/OK
3. Select Date/Time/Alarm and press ≈/OK
4. Select Alarm and press ↗/OK
5. Select Alarm On/Off and press ⇌/OK
6. Select On or Off and press ✉/OK
7. Select Enter time and press ↗/OK
8. Enter the time and press 📋/OK
9. Select Daily or Once and press 📋/OK
10. Select Ringtone and press 📋/OK
11. Select a melody and press 📋/OK

Handset settings

1. In idle state press the menu key ◊/OK
2. Select Settings and press ✦/OK
3. Select Handset settings and press ≈/OK
4. Select base: if your handset is registered to several base stations, you can select the active base with ☑/OK
5. Display: select Contrast and set the desired contrast - or -

Select Handset name and, if necessary, change the name for the handset.

• Language: select the display language.
• Auto answer: with this function activated, an incoming call is accepted directly when you take the handset from the base station - you do not need to press any key.
• Memory Keys: Select one of the direct dial keys from the list (M1 / M2), press and enter the number to be stored on this key.
• Register handset: select a new base station, enter the PIN of the new base station and perform the necessary steps at the base station.

Example: to register a new handset on the BigTel 1280, press the page button on the base station for approx. 5 s (beep). The PIN of the BigTel 1280 is in delivery state "0000".

• De-register: Enter the PIN of the base station and select the handset that you want to de-register. Answer the query with ✉/OK.
• Handset reset: You can reset the handset to delivery state. Enter the PIN (in delivery state "0000") and answer the query with ✉/OK

Base settings

1. In idle state press the menu key ◊/OK
2. Select Settings and press ✦/OK
3. Select Base settings and press ✦/OK

- Ringer: select Ringtone and select the desired melody - or - select Ringer volume and select the volume.

- Dial mode: the standard dialling mode for analogue phones is "Tone". On some older phone systems the dialling mode must be set to "Pulse". Please see your phone system's user guide for more information.

- Flash time: select 100 ms, 300 ms or 600 ms. The use of supplementary services requires a flash signal of a specific length. You can obtain information about available supplementary services and the required flash time from your telephone service provider.

- System PIN: in delivery state, the system PIN is set to "0000".

- Base reset: you can reset the base station to delivery state. Enter the PIN (in delivery state "0000") and answer the query with. ✉/OK

Answering machine

Your BigTel 1280 has a built-in digital answering machine. The total capacity is about 15 minutes. You can operate the answering machine at the base or from each registered handset. With a touch-tone telephone, you also have a PIN-protected remote access to the answering machine.

Two operating modes are available:

- announcement with message record

- announcement only.

In delivery state, a standard announcement is already stored for each operating mode (German and English). This makes the answering machine immediately ready for operation.

When reaching the maximum recording capacity in "announcement with message recording" mode, the unit automatically switches to the "announcement only" mode.

Answering machine display

Display dark Answering machine is switched off

-- (flashes) Date / time not set

FF (flashing) Memory full / New messages recorded

FF (on) Memory full

0 (on) No messages

1 ... 99 (flashing) New messages

1 ... 99 (on) Old messages

A (flashes alternately with the message number)

Recording in progress.

A1 During a call shows that "announcement with message record" is switched on.

A2 During a call shows that "announcement only" is switched on.

LA During access to the answering machine.

Note: Resetting the base station to delivery state will delete your personal announcement and all recorded messages.

Operating the answering machine from the base

The key functions for operating the answering machine on the base station are described on page 11.

Switching the answering machine on/off (handset)

1. In idle state press the menu key 📋/OK
2. Select Answer machine and press 📋/OK
3. Select Answer On/Off and press 📋/OK
4. Select On or Off and press ↗/OK.

Hear messages

New messages are indicated on the display. The caller's telephone number, if transmitted, is stored in the call log. Date and time are displayed for each message.

1. In idle state press the menu key ☑/OK
2. Select Answer machine and press ✉/OK
3. Select Play messages and press ◊/OK

The new messages are played back in sequence. During playback you can:

• adjust the volume with the volume keys on the side of the phone or by pressing ▲ or ▼
• skip to the next message with key 6,
• repeat the current message with key 4. Press key 4 twice to skip back to the previous message.
• delete the current message with C/⊗|
• switch the playback via earpiece or via the loudspeaker and vice versa with 📄

Record a memo

Memos are your own recorded messages used as reminders for yourself or others using the same answering machine. Play and delete them in the same way as incoming messages.

1. In idle state press the menu key ☐/OK
2. Select Answer machine and press 📋/OK
3. Select Record MEMO and press ◊/OK
4. Speak your memo after the tone and press when done.
5. Your memo will be played back for review. You can delete the memo during play with C/⊗|

Record personal announcement

You can record an announcement of up to 90 seconds in length, but any announcement shorter than two seconds will not be recorded.

1. In idle state press the menu key ☑/OK
2. Select Answer machine and press 📋/OK
3. Select Outgoing message and press ☑/OK
4. Select Record message and press ✉/OK
5. Select Answer/Record or Answer only and press ✉/OK.
6. Speak your announcement after the tone and press when done.
7. Your announcement will be played back for review and is from now on the new announcement. You can delete the announcement during playback with C/⊗

Playback/delete personal announcement

1. In idle state press the menu key 📋/OK
2. Select Answer machine and press 📋/OK
3. Select Outgoing message and press 📋/OK
4. Select Play message and press ✉/OK
5. Select Answer/Record or Answer only and press ✉/OK.
6. You will hear the current announcement.
7. Press to stop playback. Press to delete your personal announcement. The default announcement is reactivated. Note: the default announcements cannot be deleted.

Call screening

You can listen to incoming messages via the handset's loudspeaker while they are being recorded.

1. Screening? is shown.
2. Press /OK

When screening the call is not accepted.

1. To end the call screening, press C/⊗

Note: You can listen to incoming messages at the base station if this function is activated in the "Answer settings" menu.

Call intercept

When a caller is leaving a message on the answering machine and you hear the message being recorded, you can intercept the call.

Press ↗.

Delete messages

You can only delete old (reviewed) messages.

1. In idle state press the menu key ⇔/OK
2. Select Answer machine and press 📋/OK
3. Select Delete messages and press ✉/OK
4. To confirm press →/OK

Answer machine settings

1. In idle state press the menu key ⇌/OK
2. Select Answer machine and press 📋/OK
3. Select Answer settings and press ◊/OK
4. Answer mode: select whether you want to operate the answering machine in the recording or announcement only mode.
5. TAM language: select a language for the default outgoing messages.
6. Answer delay: select 2, 4, 6, or 8 rings.
7. Recording time: set the maximum recording time for each message. Select 30 s, 60 s, 120 s, or "Unlimited".
8. Call screening: select whether call screening at the base station is switched on or off for incoming calls.

Remote access

Remote access is only possible if this function is activated.

To get access to your answering machine remotely from any touch-tone telephone, you have to enter the four-digit remote access code.

Activate / deactivate remote access

1. In idle state, press the menu key ◊/OK.
2. Select Answer machine and press ✉/OK.
3. Select Remote access and press ✉/OK.
4. Select whether remote access should be enabled or disabled, and press ✉/OK.

If you enable remote access, you are prompted to enter a PIN (the old PIN is in the delivery state "0 0 0 0." Each time remote access is enabled, you must enter a new 4-digit PIN that must not be "0 0 0 0"). This is the current PIN, which must be entered with each remote query in order to gain access to the answering machine.

Using remote access

To access your answering machine from a remote touch-tone phone, you must enter the remote access PIN.

1. Dial your telephone number.
2. When switched off, the answering machine takes the call after approx. 16 ring signals in "Answer only" mode.

Press the star key during the announcement to initiate remote access and enter the four-digit remote access PIN of your telephone. You then have the following options.

- or -

When switched on, the answering machine takes the call after the set number of rings.

Press the star key during the announcement to initiate remote access and enter the four-digit remote access PIN of your telephone. You then have the following options:

• key 5 - start playback
• key 7 - turn on the answering machine
• key 9 - turn off the answering machine

While a message is playing:

• key 2 - delete current message
• key 4 - repeat current message. Press key 4 twice to skip back to the previous message.
• key 5 - stop the current message playback
• key 6 - skip to the next message
• key 8 - stop the current message playback.

Note: The connection will be cut off after three incorrect PIN entries.

Appendix

Help and support

If you need help and you're in the UK, please first check and see if your problem can be solved using the troubleshooting guide below. If not, please call us on 0844 800 6503 (using a UK landline, at time of going to print: calls cost 6p for connection charge and then 5p a minute. Mobile costs may vary). Lines are open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, excluding public holidays. If you've a claim on your 2-year guarantee, please contact your supplier.

Some issues may be resolved by simply disconnecting the power to the unit. Switch off the power to the base station and remove the batteries in the handset for about 20 minutes. Reconnect everything to determine if the issue has been resolved.

Safety information

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, including the following:

• Read and understand all the instructions.
• Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
• Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
• Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bath tub, kitchen sink, swimming pool).
• Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.
• Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to your supplier under the following conditions:
• When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
• If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
• If the product has been dropped and the cabinet has been damaged.
• If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

- Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

- Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

- For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet (power adaptor) shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

Rechargeable batteries

- Use only the supplied NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries! The operation periods for the handsets are only applicable with the default battery capacities

- The use of other battery types or non-rechargeable batteries/primary cells can be dangerous. These may cause interference and/or unit damages. The manufacturer will not be held liable for damage arising from such non-compliance.

• Do not use third party charging bays. The batteries may be damaged.
• Please note the correct polarity while inserting the batteries.
• Do not immerse batteries in water, do not place in fire.
• Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. They must be disposed of at the point of sale or at the appropriate collection points provided by the public waste authorities.

Caution: risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

Intended use

This phone is suitable for use on either a public telephone network or on an approved Private exchange (PABX). Any other use is considered unintended use. Unauthorised modifications are prohibited. Do not attempt to carry out repairs yourself.

Phone location

Make sure your phone:

• is on a dry, flat and stable surface - isn't a trip hazard with its power cable • is at least one metre from other electrical appliances - isn't exposed to smoke, dust, vibration, chemicals, moisture, heat and direct sunlight.

Please take care that the power supply isn't obstructed by furniture.

Power supply

Important: Use only the power adaptors supplied with your BigTel 1280.

Energy efficient power adapter

The included mains adaptor meets the ecodesign requirements of the European Union (Directive 2005/32/EC). Thus, its power consumption is considerably lower, both in operating and in idle mode, compared with the previous design.

Medical equipment

Do not use your phone:

• near emergency or intensive care medical equipment • during an electrical storm

It is recommended that if you have a pacemaker fitted you check with a medical expert or your health adviser before using this product.

Rechargeable batteries

Do not throw the batteries into a fire or water.

Hearing aid compatibility

Your phone works with most popular hearing aids. However, given the wide range of hearing aids available, we are unable to guarantee that your phone will function fully with every hearing aid.

Disposal

In order to dispose of your device, take it to a collection point provided by your local public waste authorities (e.g. recycling centre). According to laws on the disposal of electronic and electrical devices, owners are obliged to dispose of old electronic and electrical devices in a separate waste container. The symbol indicates that the device must not be disposed of in normal domestic waste!

Batteries represent a hazard to health and the environment!

Never open, damage or swallow batteries or allow them to pollute the environment. They may contain toxic, ecologically hazardous heavy metals. You are legally required to dispose of batteries and rechargeable batteries safely, either at a retailer that sells batteries or at an appropriate collection point that provides a suitable container. Never put batteries in the household waste. Disposal is free of charge.

Lithium batteries and battery packs of all kinds should be fully discharged before you drop them off. Be sure to take precautions against short-circuits, e.g. by covering poles with adhesive tape, to prevent the risk of a fire.

Packaging materials must be disposed of according to local regulations.

Technical details

Standard DECT

Power supply (base unit) Input: 100-240V 50/60Hz

Output: 6VDC 450mA

Range Outdoors approx. 300m,

Indoors approx. 50m

Standby Up to 100hrs

Maximum Talk Time Up to 10hrs

Maximum earpiece volume +26 dB

Rechargeable battery AAA, 1.2 V, 400 mAh NiMH

Dialling mode Tone (DTMF) / Pulse

Recall time (Flash) Short (100 ms), Medium

(300 ms), Long (600 ms)

Optimum ambient temperature 0°C to 45°C

Optimum relative humidity 20% to 80%

Maintenance

• Please clean your equipment's surfaces with a soft, lint-free cloth.
• Never use cleaning agents or solvents.

Guarantee

AMPLICOMMS equipment is produced and tested according to the latest production methods. The use of carefully chosen materials and highly developed technologies ensures trouble-free functioning and a long service life. The terms of the warranty do not apply where the cause of the equipment malfunction is the fault of the telephone network operator or any interposed private branch extension system. The terms of the warranty do not apply to the rechargeable batteries or power adaptors used in the products. The warranty period is 24 months from the date of purchase.

All deficiencies resulting from material or production faults which occur during the warranty period will be eliminated free of charge. Rights to claims under the warranty terms are voided following intervention by the purchaser or third parties. Damage caused as a result of improper handling or operation, incorrect positioning or storing, improper connection or installation, Acts of God or other external influences are not covered by the warranty.

In the case of complaints, we reserve the right to repair or replace defective parts or provide a replacement device. Replaced parts or devices become our property.

Rights to compensation in the case of damage are excluded where there is no evidence of intent or gross negligence by the manufacturer.

If your equipment shows signs of a defect during the warranty period, please return it to the sales outlet where you purchased the AMPLICOMMS equipment together with the purchase receipt. All claims under the warranty terms in accordance with this agreement must be asserted exclusively with regard to your sales outlet.

The right to assert a warranty claim expires two years after the purchase of our products.

CE

Declaration of conformity

This device fulfils the requirements stipulated

in the EU directive: 1999/5 EU directive on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity. Conformity with the above mentioned directive is confirmed by the CE symbol on the device.

To view the complete Declaration of Conformity, please refer to the free download available on our website

www.amplicomms.com.

Table of contents

- Ring delay: Select 2, 4, 6 or 8 rings.