Designer 15 - Téléphone AEG - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Designer 15 AEG

Thank you for purchasing this product. This product has been designed and assembled with utmost care for you and the environment. This is why we supply this product with a quick installation guide to reduce the number of paper (pages) and therefor save trees to be cut for making this paper. A full and detailed user guide with all the features descripted can be found on our website www.aegtelephones.eu. Please download the full user guide in case you want to make use of all the advanced features of your product. To save the environment we ask you not to print this full user guide. Thank you for supporting us to protect our environment.

2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

1. Read and understand all the instructions.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

3. Unplug the power adapter from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not

use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

4. Keep your phone away from hot, humid conditions or strong sunlight

and don’t let it get wet or use this product near water (for example, near a bath tub , kitchen sink, swimming pool).

5. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in

the risk of fire or electric shock.

6. Unplug this product from the wall outlet under the following conditions:

tWhen the power supply cord or plug is damaged. tIf the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. tIf the product has been dropped and the cabinet has been damaged. tIf the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

7. NEVER use your phone outdoors during a thunderstorm-unplug the

base from the telephone line and the mains socket when there are storms in your area. Damage caused by lightning is not covered by the guarantee.

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

9. Use only the supplied NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries!4

10. The use of other battery types or non-rechargeable batteries/primary

cells can be dangerous. These may cause interference and/or damage to the unit or surroundings. The manufacturer will not be held liable for damage arising from such non-compliance.

11. Do not use third party charging bays. Damage may be caused to the

12. Please ensure the batteries are inserted in the correct polarity.

13. Dispose of batteries safely. Do not immerse them in water, burn them,

or put them where they could get punctured. 3 INTENDED USE This telephone is intended to be connected to a public analogue telephone network or to an analogue extension of an compatible PBX system.

4 UNPACKING YOUR PHONE

In the box you will find: t1 Handset t1 Base station t1 Mains power adapter t1 Telephone line cord t2 Rechargeable batteries t1 User manual Keep the packing materials in a safe place in case you later need to transport the device.5

Up key tIn idle mode: press to access the call list tIn menu mode: press to scroll up the menu items tIn phonebook list / redial list / call list: press to scroll up the list tDuring a call: press to increase the earpiece volume tDuring ringing: press to increase the ringer volume

Right soft key (clear/back/mute/intercom) tIn main menu mode: press to go back to idle screen tIn sub-menu mode: press to go back to previous level tIn sub-menu mode: press and hold to go back to idle screen tIn editing / predialling mode: press to clear a character/ digit tIn editing / predialling mode: press and hold to delete all the characters / digits tDuring a call: press to mute / unmute the microphone tIn idle mode: press to intercom another handset

Off / hang up key tDuring a call: press to end a call and go back to idle screen tIn menu / editing mode: press to go back to previous menu tIn idle mode: press and hold to power off the handset tIn idle mode (when the handset is powered off): press and hold to power on the handset

Speakerphone key tDuring a call: press to turn on / off the speakerphone. tCall list / phonebook entry: press to make a call with speakerphone tDuring ringing: press to answer a call with speakerphone

Talk key tIn idle / predialling mode: press to make a call tIn redial list / call list / phonebook list: press to make a call to the displayed entry tDuring ringing: Press to answer a call

Left soft key (menu/ok) tIn idle mode: press to access the main menu tIn sub-menu mode: press to confirm the selection tDuring a call: press to access Intercom/phonebook/ redial list/ call list

Phonebook key tIn idle mode: Press to access the phonebook list.

5.2 Display icons and symbols (see P2)

The LCD display gives you information on the current status of the telephone. Meaning Steady when the handset is in range of the base. Flashes when out of range of the base or not registered to the base. Steady when an intercom call is in progress. Flashes when there is an incoming internal call.7

Indicates a call is in progress on that handset. Indicates that speakerphone is being used. Indicates that the handset ringer is switched off. Steady when an alarm is set. Flashes when the alarm is sounding. Indicates that the keypad is locked. Indicates when you have a new Voice Mail message. (This is a caller display service from the network operator.) Indicates when the battery is fully charged. Whole icon flashes when the battery is charging. Internal block icon flashes when the battery is in final charging stage. Indicates when the battery needs charging. Flashes when low battery power level is detected. Indicates when there are more characters or numbers in front of those being displayed. Indicates when there are more characters or numbers after those being displayed. Left soft key function. Press to access the main menu. Left soft key function. Press to confirm the current selection. Indicates new TAM message / new call in TAM message list / call list. Indicates more options available in lists, above or below. Right soft key function. Press to start an intercom call.8 Right soft key function. Press to go back to the previous menu (back) level or cancel the current action. Right soft key function. Press the alarm or mute/unmute the microphone during a call.

5.3 Base station (see P4)

Find Press to page your registered handset(s). Press and hold to start the registration process. 6 INSTALLATION

6.1 Connecting the base station (see P5)

tPlug the power supply and line cord into the base station. tPlug the power adapter into a 230 V ac/50Hz mains socket and the line cord into your telephone line socket.

Use only the provided adaptor, using other power supplies may cause a hazard or damage the phone. Install the base unit in a position where the mains adapter plug will reach an easily accessible mains socket to unplug in case needed. Never try to lengthen the mains power cable. Note: The base unit needs mains power for normal operation, not just for charging the handset batteries.

6.2 Installing and charging the batteries (see P3)

tPlace the 2 supplied batteries into the battery compartment with the polarity markings. Use only the NiMH rechargeable battery type provided with the telephone. tPosition the battery compartment cover over the batteries and slide up to click into place.9

tPut the handset on the base and charge for 15 hours before using the handset for the first time. >The handset will give a beep when it is properly placed on the base or charger. 7 TELEPHONE OPERATION

tEnter the phone number and press to connect to the line and dial the number. >When entering the number, if you make a mistake, press

7.1.2 Direct dialling

tPress to connect to the line and then enter the phone number.

7.1.3 Call from the phonebook

(or ) to access the phonebook and press / to select the desired phonebook entry. tPress to dial out the selected phonebook entry. Note: The alphanumeric keys provide a short-cut to find entries beginning with the corresponding letters.

7.1.4 Call from the call list (only available with caller display)

tPress to access the call list and press / to select the desired call list entry. tPress to dial out the selected call list entry.

7.1.5 Call from the redial list

tPress to access the redial list and press / to select the desired redial number. tPress to dial out the selected redial number.10

Your handset automatically times the duration of every call. The call timer is displayed as soon as you answer a call or 15 seconds after dialling and remains on the screen for 5 seconds after the end of the call. It is shown in hours, minutes and seconds format (HH:MM:SS).

If the handset is not on the charging cradle: tWhen the phone rings, press to answer a call. Note: If “AUTO ANSWER” is set to “ON”, then lifting the handset off the base or charger will answer the call automatically and no keys need to be pressed.

tDuring a call press to end the call.

tPut the handset on the base station or charger to end the call.

7.4 Handset speakerphone

During a call, you can press to alternate between hands-free speakerphone and normal handset use.

There are 5 levels (“VOLUME 1” to “VOLUME 5”) to choose from for each of the earpiece and speaker volumes. During a call: tPress / to select volume 1-5. The current setting is shown. >When you end the call, the setting will remain at the last selected level.

7.6 Turn off the handset ringer

In idle, press and hold # to turn off the handset ringer. The icon is displayed on the LCD. Note: The display will still flash the call icon and show “CALL” or the caller display number, when there is an incoming call, even if the ringer is turned off. To turn the ringer back on, press and hold # again.11

7.7 Turn on the keypad lock

You can lock the keypad so that it cannot be used accidentally while carrying it around. tIn idle, press and hold * to turn on the keypad lock and the icon will display. Note: You can still use to answer a call when the handset is ringing. To turn the keypad lock off, press and hold * again.

7.8 Redial the last number

You can redial any of the 5 last numbers called. If you have stored a name in phonebook to go with the number, the name will be displayed instead. The most recent last number will display at the top of the redial list.

7.8.1 Redial a number from the redial list

tIn idle mode, press to access the redial list. Note: If the redial list entry shows a name, press # to view the number of this entry. tPress / to browse the redial list. tPress to dial to the selected redial number. Note: If there are no numbers in the redial list, the display shows “EMPTY ”.

7.9 Find the handset

You can locate the handset by pressing the find key . All the handsets registered to the base will produce the paging tone and show “PAGING“ on the display for 60 seconds. You can stop the paging by pressing on any handset or on the base again. Note: If there is an incoming call during paging, the phone will ring with the incoming call instead of paging.12 8 PRIVATE PHONEBOOK Each handset can store up to 50 private phonebook entries with names and numbers. Each phonebook entry can have a maximum of 20 digits for the phone number and 12 characters for the name. You can also select different ringtones for your phonebook entries. (Note: the different ringtones only play when you receive a call if you subscribe to caller display and the incoming number matches the stored number.) Phonebook entries are stored alphabetically by name.

8.1 Add a new phonebook entry

access the phonebook. tPress

to show “ADD”. tPress

and then enter the name. tPress

and then enter the number. tPress

and / to select the desired ringtone for your phonebook entry. tPress

to store the phonebook entry.

8.2 Search for a phonebook entry

access the phonebook. tEnter the first letter of the name using the alphanumeric keys (e.g. if it begins with C, press the 2 key three times) and then / to scroll to the entry you want.

8.3 Edit a phonebook entry

In idle: tPress and / to select “PHONEBOOK and then press

access the phonebook. tPress / to select the desired phonebook entry. tPress

and / to select “EDIT”. tPress

8.4 Delete a phonebook entry

access the phonebook. tPress / to select the desired phonebook entry. tPress

and / to select “DELETE”. tPress

to confirm, and the entry will be deleted. 9 CALLER DISPLAY (NETWORK DEPENDENT) This feature is available if you have subscribed to the calling Line Identification service with your network service provider. Your phone can store up to 20 received calls with date/time information in the call list. The number will be shown on the handset display when the phone is ringing. If the number matches with one of the entries in your private phonebook, the caller‘s name stored in the private phonebook will be displayed alternately with the number, and the handset will ring with the ringtone associated with that phonebook entry. If the call is from someone who withheld their number, “WITHHELD” will display. If the call is from someone whose number is unavailable, e.g. an international call or from a private exchange, “OUT OF AREA” will display. If you‘ve got new caller display records, the handset will display “X NEW CALLS“ in standby mode. The New calls indication will remain until all the new call records have been viewed on that handset.

9.1 View the call list

All received calls are saved in the call list with the latest call at the top of the list. When the call list is full, the oldest call will be replaced by a new call. Any unanswered calls which have not been viewed are marked with a icon at the centre of the bottom line of the display. tPress to access the call list. OR Press and / to show “CALL LIST”, then press

tPress / to select the desired entry. tPress # to view the caller’s number if applicable. tPress , / to show “DETAILS”, and then

to display the date and time of the call. tPress

to go back to the previous screen.14

9.2 Delete an entry in the call list

tFollow steps 1 and 2 in section “9.1 View the call list”. tPress and / to select “DELETE”. tPress

9.3 Delete all call list entries

Follow steps 1 and 2 in section “9.1 View the call list”. tPress and / to select “DELETE ALL”. tPress

to confirm. >All entries will be deleted and the display will show “EMPTY”. 10 PHONE SETTINGS Your phone comes with a selection of settings that you can change to personalise your phone the way you like it to work.

10.1 Date and time settings

If you subscribe to caller display the time and date settings will be automatically updated by the network when you receive an incoming call. The caller display service only sends the month and date, not the year, so you may need to set the year.

10.1.1 Change the date format

tPress and / to select “HS SETTINGS”. tPress

and / to select “DATE & TIME”. tPress

and / to select “DATE FORMAT”. tPress

tPress and / to select “HS SETTINGS”. tPress

and / to select “DATE & TIME”. tPress

and / to select “TIME FORMAT”. tPress

and / to select your desired time format (12 HR or 24 HR). tPress

tPress and / to select “HS SETTINGS”. tPress

and / to select “DATE & TIME”. tPress

and / to select “SET TIME”. tPress

to confirm. Note: If time has been set before, the current time will display, otherwise, “HH:MM” will display.

tPress and / to select “HS SETTINGS”. tPress

and / to select “DATE & TIME”. tPress

and / to select “SET DATE”. tPress

to confirm. Note: If date has been set before, the current date will display, otherwise, “DD- MM-YY ” will display.

10.1.5 Set the handset language

tPress and / to select “HS SETTINGS”. tPress

and / to select “LANGUAGE”. tPress

and / to select the desired language. tPress

and / to select “BS RINGER”. tPress

and / to select the desired melody you want from a choice of 5. tPress

to confirm. Note: The respective ringer melody will be played while browsing the melody list.16

and / to select “RING VOLUME”. tPress

and / to select the desired ringer volume (a total of 6 ringer volume levels including “VOLUME OFF”). tPress

to confirm. Note: The respective ringer volume will be played during your selection.

10.3 Handset registration

Important: When you purchase your phone, all handsets are already registered to your base, so you do not need to register them. Handset registration is only necessary when you buy extra handsets or if a handset has become faulty. You can register additional handsets to have up to five handsets per base unit, with each handset‘s number (1 to 5) shown on its display. (Note: each handset can only be registered to one base.) To register a new handset to your base: tPress and hold on the base station for more than five seconds, to put the base station into registration mode. It will stay in registration mode for about 1 minute, so the following handset sequence must be completed within this time. tPress and / to select “REGISTRATION”. tPress

to confirm, and the display will show “SEARCHING”. If the handset registration is successful, you will hear a confirmation tone and the will stop flashing. The handset will automatically be allocated the next available handset number. This handset number is shown in the handset display in standby mode. If the handset registration is unsuccessful, the will still flash.17

11 ANSWERING MACHINE Your phone includes a telephone answering machine that records unanswered calls when it is on.The answering machine can store up to 59 messages within the maximum recording time of 15 minutes. As well as recording incoming messages, you can record memos for other users of your phone. If the answering machine memory is full, the Handset will display “TAM FULL” alternately with the handsets name or time, depending on the handset standby display mode set. You will have to delete some messages before any new ones can be recorded.

11.1 Turn on/off the answering machine

When the answering machine is set to “ON”, calls will be answered after the set answer delay and the caller can then leave you a message. When the answering machine is set to “OFF”, calls will be answered after 14 rings and the answer only message will be played to your callers. They will not be able to leave you a message. tPress “MENU” and / or / to select “ANS. MACHINE”. tPress OK and / to select “TAM ON/OFF”. tPress OK and / to select “ON” or “OFF”. tPress OK to confirm. >If answering machine is set to “ON”, displays on the handset LCD.

11.2 Listen to the messages

After a new message is played it will be saved as an old message automatically unless it is deleted. Old messages will be played after all new messages are all played. tPress “MENU” and / or / to select “ANS. MACHINE”. tPress OK and / to select “MSG PLAYBACK”. tPress OK to start message playback through the earpiece,the screen displays the date and time information of the message received. Note:

is placed in the handset display to indicate that there is a new message. When a message has been played, the will disappear to indicate the message has been listened During message playback, press or to increase or decrease the message playback volume respectively.18 tPress ”STOP” and ”DELETE” to perform the following functions during message playback. >Stop: Stop the current message playback and return to the “ANS. MACHINE” menu. >Delete: Delete the current message and the next message will be played.

11.3 Delete all messages in the answering machine

tPress “MENU” and / or / to select “ANS. MACHINE”. tPress OK and / to select “DELETE ALL”. tPress OK to display “CONFIRM”. tPress OK to confirm. Note: If there are no more messages in the answering machine, “EMPTY” will display and return back to “ANS. MACH” menu.

11.4 Answering machine settings

You can use the “TAM SETTINGS” menu through the handset to change the settings of your answering machine.

11.4.1 Set the answer mode

By default, the answer machine is set in “ANS & RECORD” mode which allows callers to leave a message. This mode can be changed to “ANSWER ONLY” which does not allow callers to leave a message. tPress “MENU” and / or / to select “ANS. MACHINE”. tPress OK and / to select “SETTINGS”. tPress OK and / to select “ANSWER MODE”. tPress OK and / to select “ANS & RECORD” or “ANSWER ONLY”. tPress OK to confirm. When your answering machine memory is full and is in “ANS & RECORD”, the answer mode will change to “ANSWER ONLY” automatically. It will return to “ANS & RECORD” mode automatically after some messages have been deleted.

11.4.2 Record Your Outgoing Message (OGM)

You can record your own OGM for “ANS & RECORD” mode or ”ANSWER ONLY” mode. When you record your own OGM, it will be used when the answering machine answers the call. If your personalised OGM is deleted, the pre-set OGM will be restored automatically.19

tPress “MENU” and / or / to select “ANS. MACHINE”. tPress OK and / to select “OUTGOING MESS.”. tPress OK and / to select “RECORD OGM”. tPress OK and / to select “ANS & RECORD” or “ANSWER ONLY”. tPress OK and / to select “RECORD MESS”. tPress OK to start recording your personalised OGM tPress ”SAVE” to stop and save your personalised OGM. >Your newly saved OGM will playback automatically. tAlternatively, press ”BACK“ to return to previous screen without saving the personalised OGM

11.4.3 Set the Answer Delay

You can set the number of rings before the answering machine answers the incoming call. You can set the answering machine to answer after two to eight rings or TIME SAVER. If Time Saver is set the answering machine will answer after 4 rings if there are no new messages, or after 2 rings if there is a new message, so if you call in and you don‘t get an answer after 2 or 3 rings, you can hang up and know there is no new message. tPress “MENU” and / or / to select “ANS. MACH“. tPress OK and / to select “SETTINGS“. tPress OK and / to select “ANSWER DELAY“ (Available options: “2 RINGS“, “4 RINGS“, “6 RINGS“, “8 RINGS“ or “TIME SAVER“). tPress OK and / to select your desired answer delay. tPress OK to confirm.

11.4.4 Call screening via Handset

If the answering machine is set to “ON”and there is an incoming message, the handset will display “SCREENING?”. Press “YES” and you can hear the message via the handset. At any time if you want to pick up the call, you can press and the message recording will be stopped automatically.

11.4.5 Activate Remote Access

You can check your messages, or operate your answering machine, by calling the answering machine when you are away from home and then dialling a 4-digit remote access PIN from a tone-dialling phone. The 4-digit remote access PIN code is used to prevent other people from unauthorised access of your answering machine. tPress “MENU” and / or / to select “ANS. MACH“. tPress OK and / to select “SETTINGS“.20 tPress OK and / to select “REMOTE ACCESS“. tPress OK and / to select “ON“ or “OFF“ to turn the remote access on or off respectively. tPress OK and enter the Old PIN. (Default Remote Access PIN is 0000). tPress OK and enter the New PIN. tPress OK and enter the New PIN again. tPress OK to confirm.

11.4.5.1 Access Your Answering Machine Remotely

You can ring your phone from another tone-dialling phone to switch the answering machine on or off and/or listen to your messages remotely. tCall your own number. tWhen the answering machine answers the call and starts playing the OGM, press the * key. The OGM will stop playing tEnter the 4-digit Remote Access PIN (default PIN is 0000). You will hear a single beep if the 4 digits are accepted and then will need to press 5 to start playing the messages. tPress the following keys to carry out your desired function. Keys Functions While message is not playing While message is playing 2 Delete the current message playing 4 Repeat playing the current message from the beginning. Press twice to skip backward to play the previous message 5 Play the message Stop the current message playback 6 Skip to play the next message 7 Turn the answering machine ON 8 Stop the current message palyback 9 Turn the answering machine OFF21

Note: If your answering machine is switched off, the phone will enter into the remote access mode after 14 rings. You can then enter the * key and the 4-digit remote access PIN (Default Remote Access PIN is 0000) to activate the remote access feature.

12 GUARANTEE AND SERVICE

The phone is guaranteed for 24 months from the date of purchase shown on your sales receipt. This guarantee does not cover any faults or defects caused by accidents, misuse, fair wear and tear, neglect, faults on the telephone line, lightning, tampering with the equipment, or any attempt at adjustment or repair other than through approved agents. Please keep your sales (till) receipt this is your proof of guarantee.

12.1 While the unit is under Guarantee

tDisconnect the base unit from the telephone line and the mains electricity supply. tPack up all parts of your phone system, using the original package. tReturn the unit to the shop where you bought it, making sure you take your sales receipt. tRemember to include the mains adapter.

12.2 After the Guarantee has expired

If the unit is no longer under Guarantee, contact us via www. aegtelephones.eu This product works with rechargeable batteries only. If you put nonrechargeable batteries in the handset and place it on the base, the handset will be damaged and this in NOT covered under the warranty conditions.22 13 TECHNICAL DETAILS Standard Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunication (DECT)

1.88 to 1.9 GHz (bandwidth = 20 MHz)

Channel bandwidth 1.728 MHz Operating range Up to 300m outdoors; Up to 50m indoors Operating time Standby: 100 hours, Talking: 10 hours Battery charge time:15 hours Temperature range Operating 0° C to 40° C, Storage -20° C to 60° C Electrical power Base unit: Ten Pao - S003IB0600045 / S003IV0600045

VTPL - VT04EEU06045 / VT04EUK06045

input 100-240VAC 50/60Hz 150mA, output 6VDC 450mA 14 CE DECLARATION 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: www.aegtelephones.eu 15 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 equipment. 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.23

Batteries must be removed before disposing of the device. Dispose of the batteries in an environmental manner according to your country regulations.

16 CLEANING AND CARE

Do not clean any part of your phone with benzene, thinners or other solvent chemicals as this may cause permanent damage which is not covered by the Guarantee. When necessary, clean it with a damp cloth. Keep your phone system away from hot, humid conditions or strong sunlight, and don‘t let it get wet.24