PowerTel 57 - Telephone Amplicom - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Corded Telephone
Brand	Amplicom
Model	PowerTel 57
Power Supply	Input: 230VAC 50Hz, Output: 12VDC 670mA
Dialing Mode	Tone (DTMF) / Pulse
Ringer Volume Levels	5 levels + Off
Ringer Melodies	10 melodies
Earpiece Volume	5 levels + 35dB Boost
Handsfree	Yes
Headset Compatibility	Yes (via headset socket)
Phonebook Capacity	Up to 200 names and numbers
Quick Dial Memory	6 keys (M1-M6)
Calls List Capacity	30 entries (with Caller ID service)
Boost Memory	Yes (remembers last boost setting)
Read Number (Voice Announcing)	Yes (toggle on/off)
Display Languages	English, German, French, Spanish, Italian
Display Contrast Levels	5 levels
Indoor Use Only	Yes (dry, flat surface)
Cleaning Instructions	Soft, fluff-free cloth; no solvents
Guarantee Period	24 months from date of purchase
Compliance	CE (EU Directive 1999/5/EC)

Frequently Asked Questions - PowerTel 57 Amplicom

How do I set up the PowerTel 57?

Connect the power adapter to the base and mains, plug the telephone cable into the base and wall socket, and connect the handset cable. Use only the supplied cables. See page 9 of the manual.

Can I use the phone during a power failure?

Yes, the phone works without mains power for making and receiving calls, but the display and incoming call light will not function. You can still use the phonebook and quick dial keys. See page 20.

How do I boost the earpiece volume?

During a call, press the 35dB Boost button on the handset. An ear icon will flash in the display. To remember the boost setting for future calls, enable Boost Mem in the menu (page 28).

How do I store a number in the phonebook?

Press and hold the Phonebook button for 2 seconds, enter the name using the keypad, press OK, enter the number, press OK, select a ringer melody, and confirm. See page 33.

Why are incoming call numbers not displayed?

You must subscribe to your network provider's Caller Display (Caller ID) service. A quarterly fee may apply. Also, the caller may have withheld their number. See page 38.

How do I change the ringer melody?

Press Menu, scroll to Ringer Tone, press OK, select EXT Melody, scroll through the 10 melodies, and press OK to confirm. See page 25.

Can I use a headset with this phone?

Yes, plug a headset (not supplied) into the headset socket on the back of the base and press the Headset button. See page 20.

What should I do if the phone is not working?

Check all cable connections, ensure the power adapter is plugged in and switched on, and test the phone line with another device. If issues persist, reset the phone to default settings (page 31). For further help, call the helpline on 0844 800 6503 (UK).

How do I set up user profiles?

Press Menu, scroll to Profile, select a profile (1-6), then set Name, Volume, Boost, and Equaliser. To use a profile before answering, press the corresponding quick dial key (M1-M6). See pages 22-25.

How do I clean the phone?

Use a soft, fluff-free cloth to wipe the surfaces. Never use cleaning agents or solvents. See page 55.

USER MANUAL PowerTel 57 Amplicom

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At a glance

Please open this page for an 'At a glance' guide to your PowerTel 57

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AT A GLANCE

PowerTel 57 corded phone base

① Menu'OK
② Quick dial memories/User profiles
3 35dB Boost (under handset)
4 Keypad
5 Handsfree
Volume down
⑦ Volume up
B Headset
9 Equaliser
Mute/Delete
iPhonebook
12 Up/Redial/Pause
⑬ Incoming call light
14 Down/Calls list/Recall

Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 54 for costs and hours of operation)

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CONTENTS

Getting started ....7

Check box contents 8

Set up your phone 9

Connect your corded phone base ..... 9

Display icons explained.... 11

Phone menu guide.... 12

How to use your phone menu display .... 12

Basic guide ...... 12

Making and receiving calls ...... 15

Make a call 16

End a call 16

Take a call 16

Redial a number 16

Call back a previous caller .... 17

Dial a number in your phone book ... 17

Dial a number using the quick dial buttons 18

Adjust the earpiece volume ..... 18

Boost the handset earpiece volume . 18

Handsfree feature 19

Use handsfree calling 19

Adjust the tone....19

See call length 19

Use a headset (not included) ...... 20

Mute....20

Power failure – what to do .....20

Using your menu 21

Priority/Default Setting ......22

User Profiles 22

Change the profile name .....22

Change a profile's handset volume .. 23

Change a profile's boost setting ..... 23

Change a profile's tone ('equaliser') setting....24

Choosing which profile to use ..... 25

Change ringer melody 25

Change ringer volume ......26

Switch key tone on or off 26

Change display language 27

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CONTENTS

Remember boost ....28

Read number 28

Change to upper or lower case...... 29

Change date/time ....30

Change clock hours to 12- or 24-hour format display ....30

Reset to default settings 31

Using your phone book ....32

How to use the keypad when using your phone book ....32

Enter a name and number in your phone book ....33

Edit a phone book entry ....33

Delete a phone book entry ....34

Delete all phone book entries .....35

Using your quick dial memory .....36

Store a quick dial name and number 36

Edit a quick dial entry ....36

Delete a quick dial entry ....37

Using your calls list 38

Store numbers from your calls list to the phonebook or quick dial memory (M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6) ....39

Delete a single calls list entry ...... 39

Delete all calls list entries ....40

Use on a private branch exchange .. 41

To set the recall time ....42

Insert a dialling pause ....42

Using additional services ....43

Set the dial mode ....43

Help and support ....45

Troubleshooting guide ....46

General information ....49

Safety information ....50

Disposal....52

Technical details ....53

Default settings ....54

Maintenance and guarantee .....55

Declaration of conformity .....56

Index 57

CONTENTS

Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 46 for costs and hours of operation)

Getting started

Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 46 for costs and hours of operation)

GETTING STARTED

Getting started

Important: please make sure you've read the safety information on page 50 before you set up your phone system.

Check box contents

You should have:

• 1 corded phone base
• 1 handset and handset cable
• 1 power adapter
• 1 telephone cable

Important: use only the power adapter and telephone line cord supplied with your PowerTel 57 otherwise your phone may not work.

Set up your phone

Connect your corded phone base

1. Plug the power adapter into the socket marked 📌 on the back of your phone base and the other end into the mains power wall socket and switch on.
2. Plug the telephone cable into the socket marked 📞 on the back of your phone base and the other end into the phone wall socket.
3. Plug one end of the handset cable into the handset and the other end into the side of the base.

Important: use only the power adapter and telephone line cord supplied with your PowerTel 57 otherwise your phone may not work.

Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 46 for costs and hours of operation)

GETTING STARTED

Private exchanges: if your phone is going to use a private exchange (for example, if you have to dial '9' to get an outside line, please follow the steps on page 42).

Your PowerTel 57 phone is now ready for use!

Display icons explained

The following icons appear in your corded base display to indicate:

Phone book mode

Ringer off

Handsfree mode

Call in progress

Boost receiver volume is on (Icon will flash)

Mute handset microphone

You have new calls

New calls in the calls list

Old calls in the calls list

Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 46 for costs and hours of operation)

GETTING STARTED

Phone menu guide

Use this section to find your way around the menu display on your phone.

How to use your phone menu display

When you've set up your phone and everything's connected, use your menu display to do things with your phone – from making and receiving calls to setting up user profiles and saving phone numbers.

Basic guide

Open main menu: press

Browse sub menu: open your main menu and then press ⬤/P or ?#/R.

Select sub menu item: scroll using ⬤/P or ?#/R until the item you're looking for is highlighted and then press ≡.

Browse a function: open your sub menu and then press ⬤/P or ?#/R

Select a function: scroll using ⬤/P or “until the function you’re looking for is highlighted and then press ≡”.

GETTING STARTED

Enter digits or letters: use your keypad.

Confirm or save an entry or action: press ≡.

Cancel and return to standby: press ⓧ.

Note: if you don't do anything, your phone will automatically go on standby after 20 seconds.

Making and receiving calls

Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 46 for costs and hours of operation)

MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS

Making and receiving calls

Make a call

As you enter each number to be dialled it will be announced to you. For this feature to work you must have the Read number feature set to On, see page 28.

1. Enter the number you wish to call using your base keypad.
2. If you make a mistake, press Ⓧ to delete the last digit.
3. Dial the number by picking up the handset or pressing 📄.
4. End your call by putting the handset back in its cradle.

End a call

Simply put the handset back in its base cradle.

Take a call

Simply lift the handset or press to answer in handsfree mode.

Redial a number

Your phone stores the last five numbers you've dialled (max. 24 digits each).

1. Open the redial list by pressing ⬤/P.
2. Scroll through the redial list using the ⬤/P or ?#/R buttons until the number you wish to redial is highlighted. To dial the number simply lift the handset or press 🔒 to dial in handsfree mode.

Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 46 for costs and hours of operation)

Note: each phone number will be announced as you scroll through the redial list provided the Read Number feature is enabled. See page 28, "Read number" for details.

Call back a previous caller

Your phone stores the last 30 incoming calls.

1. Open the incoming calls list by pressing ?/R
2. Scroll to find the number you want to call back using ⬤/P or √ then lift your handset or press 🔒 to call in handsfree mode.

Note: each phone number will be announced as you scroll through the incoming calls list provided the Read Number feature is enabled. See page 28, "Read number" for details.

Dial a number in your phone book

To store a phone number in your phone book, see page 33.

1. Open your phone book by pressing 📄.
2. Scroll to find your number using Ⓗ/P or “then lift your handset or press Ⓞ to dial in handsfree mode.

Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 46 for costs and hours of operation)

MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS

Note: each phone number will be announced as you scroll through your phone book provided the Read Number feature is enabled. See page 28, "Read number" for details.

Dial a number using the quick dial buttons

To store phone numbers under your quick dial memory buttons, see page 36.

1. Choose your quick dial number by pressing M1, M2 M3 M4, M5, or M6.
2. Lift your handset or press 📋 to dial in handsfree mode.

Note: the quick dial number you've selected will be announced when you press the quick dial button provided the Read Number feature is enabled. See page 28, "Read number" for details.

Adjust the earpiece volume

Your handset earpiece volume is louder than a standard phone. But you can still increase or decrease the volume to suit you.

To adjust the volume while you're making a call, press ⚠ or ▼

Boost the handset earpiece volume

To boost the handset earpiece volume while you're making a call, press 35dB An image of an ear will flash in the display to show that boost is on.

MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS

Handsfree feature

Use the handsfree feature to talk to your caller without holding the handset or to let other people in the room listen to the conversation.

Use handsfree calling

To switch handsfree mode on and off, simply press

To adjust handsfree volume, press ⚠r (there are 5 levels).

Note: you can't boost volume using 📞 when using handsfree calling.

Adjust the tone

To adjust the tone while you're making a call, press ⏻ then use the < or > buttons until it's right for you.

Note: adjusting the tone can affect volume level – you may need to adjust the volume level after you've adjusted the tone.

See call length

You can see the call time on your display.

Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 46 for costs and hours of operation)

MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS

Use a headset (not included)

Simply plug your headset into the headset socket marked ⏻ on the back of the base and press the ⏻ button.

Mute

During a call you can mute the microphone so your caller cannot hear you.

To switch off the microphone, simply press Ⓧ. Mute will be displayed.

To switch it on again, simply press Ⓧ again. The display will show Unmute.

Power failure – what to do

If your mains power fails, you can still use your phone to make and receive calls – though the incoming call light won't work, your caller's details won't be stored, and the display will only show when you lift the handset.

You can still also:

• View and dial numbers using your phone book or the M1, M2, M3, M4, M5 and M6 keys
• Dial out using Recall (Flash) and pause
- Adjust the earpiece volume
- Mute the microphone

Using your menu

Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 46 for costs and hours of operation)

USING YOUR MENU

Using your menu

For information on your phone book, please go to page 32.

Priority/Default Setting

If you are the main user of this telephone you should change the settings in the menu so that they are just right for you. These settings will be memorised automatically whenever you wish to make or answer a call.

The user profile feature can be used by others in the household whose preferences for volume, boost and equaliser will also be memorised and applied as indicated below.

User Profiles

You can store 6 different user profiles, each with different settings for the 'Volume', 'Boost' and 'Equaliser' features. You can also personalise each Profile by naming it (Max 10 letters).

Change the profile name

1. Open your menu by pressing ≡, then scroll using ⬤/P or ?#/R until you highlight Profile and press ≡.

2. Scroll using ⬆/P or ?#/R until you highlight Profile 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 and press ≡.

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1. Scroll using ⬆/P or ?#/R until you highlight Name and press ≡.
2. Delete the current name by pressing Ⓕ.
3. Enter a new name (up to ten letters) and press ≡.

Change a profile's handset volume

You have a choice of five volume levels.

1. Open your menu by pressing ≡, then scroll using or until √?R you highlight Profile and press ≡.
2. Scroll using /P or ? until you highlight 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 and press ≡.
3. Scroll using ⬤/P or ?#/R until you highlight Volume and press ≡.
4. You'll see the current volume level (e.g. 4).
5. Change the volume level using or and press.

Change a profile's boost setting

1. Open your menu by pressing ≡, then scroll using ⬤/P or ?#/R until you highlight Profile and press ≡.

NG YOUR MENU

1. Scroll using ⬤/P or ?#/R until you highlight Profile 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 and press ≡.
2. Scroll using ⬆/P or ?#/R until you highlight Boost and press ≡.
3. You'll see the current boost setting (i.e. On or Off).
4. Change the boost setting using or and press.

Change a profile's tone ('equaliser') setting

1. Open your menu by pressing ≡, then scroll using ⬤/P or ?#/R until you highlight Profile and press ≡.
2. Scroll using /P or · until you highlight Profile 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 and press ≡.
3. Scroll using ⬤/P or ?#/R until you highlight Equaliser and press ≡.
4. You'll see the current tone setting.
5. Change the tone setting using ⬤/P or ?/R and press ≡.

Note: when you finish changing any profile settings, press Ⓧ to put the base back to standby.

Choosing which profile to use

Before you answer an incoming call, press M1, M2, M3, M4, M5 or M6 – depending on which profile you want to use. The display will confirm your choice and you can answer the call as normal.

Note: you can't choose a profile using handsfree mode.

When you want to make a call and before you dial the number, press and hold M1, M2, M3, M4, M5 or M6 – depending on which profile you want to use. The display will confirm your choice and you can now make your outgoing call as normal.

Note: once you've selected a profile to use when making a call, you have about 30 seconds to dial the call under that profile before the system will return to its default settings.

Change ringer melody

You have a choice of ten ringer melodies.

1. Open your menu by pressing ≡, then scroll using or until √?#/R you highlight Ringer Tone and press ≡.
2. Scroll ⬤/P or ?#/R to highlight EXT Melody and press ≡.
3. You'll see and hear the current setting (i.e. Melody 8).
4. Scroll using ⬤/P or ?!/R until you highlight and hear the ringer tone you want to use and press ≡.

Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 46 for costs and hours of operation)

USING YOUR MENU

Change ringer volume

You have a choice of five volume levels plus Ring Off.

1. Press the ⚠ or ▼ buttons to adjust the ringer volume level. You’ll hear and see the volume levels on the display (e.g. Ring Vol 5) as you press the buttons. If you want to switch the ringer volume off choose the Ring off option.

Switch key tone on or off

This is the tone you hear when you press a button.

1. Open your menu by pressing ≡, then scroll using ⬤/P or ?#/R until you highlight Key Tone and press ≡.
2. You'll see the current key tone setting (i.e. On or Off).
3. Change the key tone on or off using or and press.

Change display contrast

You have a choice of five screen contrast levels.

1. Open your menu by pressing ≡, then scroll using ⬤/P or ?#/R until you highlight Display and press ≡.
2. Scroll using ⬆/P or ?#/R until you highlight Contrast and press ≡.
3. You'll see the current contrast setting (e.g. 4).
4. Change the contrast setting using ⬤/P or ?#/R and press .

Change display language

You have a choice of five languages to use on your handsets: English, German, French, Spanish and Italian.

1. Open your menu by pressing ≡, then scroll using or until?#/R you highlight Display and press ≡.
2. Scroll using ⬆/P or ?#/R until you highlight Language and press ≡.
3. You'll see the current language setting (e.g. English).
4. Change the language setting using ⬤/P or ?&/R and press .

USING YOUR MENU

Remember boost

When this feature is set to On and you use the 35dB button, the handset you're using will remember and use your last boost setting for each of your calls.

1. Open your menu by pressing ⓞ, then scroll using ⬇/P until ?#/R you highlight Settings and press ⓞ.
2. Scroll using ⬤/P or ?!/R until you highlight Boost Mem and press ≡.
3. You'll see the current boost memory setting (e.g. Off).
4. Change the boost memory setting using or and press.

Read number

When this feature is set to On: as you enter each number or press a quickdial button to make a call, or when you scroll through your phonebook entries, your redial list or calls list (if you subscribe to a Caller Display/Caller ID service) the telephone numbers will be announced to you. A quarterly fee may be payable for Caller Display/Caller ID. See page 38 for further information.

1. Open your menu by pressing ≡, then scroll using or until √?#/R you highlight Settings and press ≡.

2. Scroll using ⬆/P or ?#/R until you highlight Read number and press ≡.

USING YOUR MENU

1. You'll see the current read number setting (e.g. On).

2. Change the read number setting using /P or ?A/R and press.

Change to upper or lower case

1. Open your menu by pressing ☐, then scroll using ⬤/P or ?#/R until you highlight Settings and press ≡.
2. Scroll using ⬆/P or ?#/R until you highlight Change case and press ≡.
3. You'll see the case setting (e.g. ABC).
4. Change the case setting using ⬤/P or ?&/R and press ≡.

For information on dial mode, please go to page 43.

For information on recall, please go to page 42.

NG YOUR MENU

Change date/time

1. Open your menu by pressing ☐, then scroll using ⬤/P or ?#/R until you highlight Time and press ☐.
2. Scroll using ⬆/P or ?#/R until you highlight Date & Time and press ≡.
3. Enter the day, month and year and press ≡.
4. Enter the hours (your handset has a 24-hour clock) and press ≡.

Note: it's also possible to use the < and > keys to move backward and forward to make changes.

Change clock hours to 12- or 24-hour format display

1. Open your menu by pressing, then scroll using or /P ?/R until you highlight Time and press ≡.
2. Scroll using ⬆/P or ?#/R until you highlight Format and press ≡.
3. You'll see the current time format setting (e.g. 24 hour).
4. Change the time format using ⬆/P or ?&/R and press .

Reset to default settings

You can easily reset your phone to its default settings. The default settings are listed on page 54.

Note: your phone book, calls and redial lists and any answering machine messages and memos will be deleted if you do this.

1. Open your menu by pressing ≡, then scroll using or until?#/R you highlight Reset and press ≡.
2. Enter the system PIN (default = 0000) and press ≡ to confirm or ⓣ to cancel.

NG YOUR PHONE BOOK

Using your phone book

You can store, alphabetically, up to 200 names and their phone numbers in your phone book. To quickly find a phone book entry, simply enter the first letter of the name you've stored.

Note: each phone book entry allows for up to 16 letters for any name and up to 24 digits for any phone number.

Important: please remember to also enter the area code for each phone number you enter in your phone book.

How to use the keypad when using your phone book

You'll see that the keys on your keypad have letters as well as numbers. If you press a chosen key a number of times it'll show you all the numbers and letters it represents.

Here are some keys you may find useful when entering names and phone numbers in your phone book:

• press① for a space
• press Ⓧ to delete a number or letter you've entered
• press① for certain special characters

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Note: to enter the same letter twice, simply enter the letter and then wait until the cursor moves to after the letter you've entered, before entering it again.

Enter a name and number in your phone book

1. Press and hold 📁 for about 2 seconds until the display shows Enter Name and a flashing cursor.
2. Enter the name you want to store using the keypad and press.
3. Enter the phone number you want to store and press Ⓥ.
4. Scroll using Ⓗ or to choose a ringer melody for this name and number and press ≡. The display will show Saved.

Edit a phone book entry

1. Press .
2. Scroll using or to find the entry you want to edit.
3. Open options by pressing ≡ and then scroll using 🔒 until you highlight Edit and press ≡.

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USING YOUR PHONE BOOK

1. Edit the name using or to move the cursor and enter the new letters and press ☐.
2. Edit the phone number using or to move the cursor and enter the new digits and press ☐.
3. Scroll using ⚙ or to choose a ringer melody for this name and number and press ≡. The display will show Saved.

Delete a phone book entry

1. Press

1. Scroll using or to find the entry you want to delete.
2. Open options by pressing ≡ and then scroll using ⚙ until you highlight Delete and press ≡.
3. You'll see Delete? on your display. Press ≡ to confirm the deletion or ✉ to cancel.

Delete all phone book entries

1. Press
2. Open options by pressing ≡ and then scroll using 🔒 until you highlight Delete All and press ≡.

1. You'll see Delete All? on your display. Press ≡ to confirm the deletion or ⓧ to cancel.

Using your quick dial memory

You can store a name (max. 16 characters) and telephone number (max. 24 digits) under each of the quick dial memory buttons: M1, M2, M3, M4, M5 and M6.

Store a quick dial name and number

1. Choose the quick dial button under which you want to store a name and number by pressing either M1, M2, M3, M4, M5 and M6.
2. Press ≡ twice.
3. Enter the name you want to store using the keypad and press ≡.
4. Enter the phone number you want to store and press ≡.
5. Scroll ⬤/P or ?&/R to choose a ringer melody for this name and number and press ≡. The display shows Saved.

Edit a quick dial entry

1. Choose the quickdial entry you want to edit by pressing either Ⓜ1, Ⓜ2, Ⓜ3, Ⓜ4, Ⓜ5 or Ⓜ6.
2. Press ≡. Edit is displayed, press ≡ again.

Delete a quick dial entry

1. Choose the quick dial entry you want to delete by pressing either Ⓜ1, Ⓜ2, Ⓜ3, Ⓜ4, Ⓜ5 or Ⓜ6.
2. Press ≡. Press ?/R to highlight Delete and press ≡.
3. You'll see Delete? on your display. Press ≡ to confirm or ☒ to cancel.

NG YOUR CALLS LIST

Using your calls list

Note: you must subscribe to your network provider's Caller Display/Caller ID service for this feature to work. A quarterly fee may be payable.

Incoming call telephone numbers should appear in your calls list. If you have the caller's number stored in your phonebook the name will be displayed instead. A total of 30 incoming calls can be stored in the calls list (16 letters per name and 23 digits per number). The number of new calls received will be shown in the display with the flashing 📞 icon. If the number doesn't appear, this is because the caller's identification (Call Line ID) has been withheld by the caller.

You can open and view your calls list by pressing ?#/R. To scroll through your calls list simply press ⬤/P or ?#/R

Here are some things you may see on your calls list display:

• WITHHELD NUMBER – caller has withheld their number, or this information isn't available
• INTERNATIONA – caller is calling from another country or using an internet service
  • PAYPHONE – caller is calling from a public payphone
  • OPERATOR – caller is a telephone network operator

Store numbers from your calls list to the phonebook or quick dial memory (M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6)

It's easy to store incoming call numbers to your phone book or quick dial list.

1. Press ?/R to open your calls list at the most recent entry.
2. Scroll using or to find the entry you want to store.
3. Open options by pressing ≡ and then scroll using or until √?#/R you highlight Save to PB or M1, M2, M3, M4, M5 or M6 and press ≡.
4. Using your keypad, enter a name for this stored number and press ⏱.
5. Edit the number for this name, if needed, and press ≡.
6. Scroll using ⬆/P or to choose a ringer melody for the entry and press ≡.

Delete a single calls list entry

1. Press to open your calls list at the most recent entry.
2. Scroll using or to find the entry you want to delete.
3. Open options by pressing ≡ and then scroll using or until √?/R you highlight Delete and press ≡.
4. You'll see Delete? on your display. Press ≡ to confirm or Ⓧ to cancel.

Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 46 for costs and hours of operation)

USING YOUR CALLS LIST

Delete all calls list entries

1. Press to open your calls list at the most recent entry.
2. Scroll using ▲ or ▼ to select an entry.
3. Open options by pressing ≡ and then scroll using ▲r until you highlight Delete All and press ≡.
4. You'll see Delete All? on your display. Press ≡ to confirm or Ⓧ to cancel.

Use on a private branch exchange

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ON A PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE

Use on a private branch exchange

If your phone's on an exchange (e.g. you need to dial 9 to get an outside line), you can transfer calls and use call back by using the R button. You'll need to check your private exchange manual to find out which timing to use for your exchange. You can choose two recall timings: 100ms (Short) and 300ms (Long).

To set the recall time

1. Open your menu by pressing ≡, then scroll using ⬤/P or ?#/R until you highlight Settings and press ≡.
2. Scroll using /P or ?/R until you highlight Recall and press ≡.
3. You'll see the current recall timing setting (e.g. Short).
4. Choose the recall timing setting you want (Short or Long) using OR/P and press ≡

Insert a dialling pause

If you have to dial a number for an outside line and it takes a while to connect, you can insert a pause so you don't have to wait to hear the dialling tone.

To insert a dialling pause, simply enter the number you usually dial for an outside line and then press /P . A P on your display will show dialling pause is active.

Note: you can also insert a dialling pause with a phone number in your phone book.

Using additional services

Your phone should be able to support services such as call waiting and conference calls. You'll need to check with your telephone network provider for further information on these services.

Set the dial mode

You have a choice of two dialling modes: tone and pulse. The default setting is TONE and this is the correct setting for use within Europe.

1. Open your menu by pressing ≡, then scroll using OR/P until √?#/R you highlight Settings and press ≡.
2. Scroll using ⬤/P or ?#/R until you highlight Dial Mode and press ≡.
3. You'll see the current dial mode setting (e.g. Tone).
4. Choose the dial mode setting you want (Tone or Pulse) using ⬤/P or √?&/R and press ≡.

Help and support

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P AND SUPPORT

Help and support

If you need some help and you're in the UK, please first check and see if your problem can be solved using the troubleshooting guide below. If it can't, please call us on 0844 800 6503 (using a UK landline, at the 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 simply be resolved by disconnecting the power to the unit. In such instances the power to the main base station should be switched off for about 20 minutes. After which reconnect everything to determine if this has resolved the issue.

Troubleshooting guide

I can't make phone calls

1. Make sure the phone cable is connected properly. If it is, there may be a fault. Please make sure you're using the phone cable that came with your phone.
2. Check the power's plugged in, switched on and working.
3. Test the phone line and socket by using another phone.

The phone system isn't responding

You may need to reset to default settings. Please see page 31.

Caller's identification (Call Line ID) isn't working

1. Check you have this service on your phone line. Please call your network provider.
2. The caller may have withheld their phone number.

My phone doesn't ring

Check that the ringer is on. See page 26.

There is interference in the earpiece and/or internet connection is very slow when using the phone

You must plug the phone into the wall socket via an ADSL filter if you have broadband internet on your phone line.

General information

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Safety information

Please make sure you read this User Guide carefully.

Intended use

This phone is suitable for use on a public telephone network. Any other use is considered unintended use. Unauthorised modification or reconstruction isn't permitted. Do not open the device and attempt any repair work yourself.

Phone location

Make sure your phone:

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

Power supply

Important: use only the power adapter supplied with your PowerTel 57.

If you have a mains power failure you can still use your phone to make and receive calls, see page 20.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Energy efficient power adapter

The included mains adapter meets the eco-design requirements of the European Union (Directive 2005/32/EG). Thus, its power consumption is considerably lower, both in operated as well as in non-operated mode, compared with the mains adapter of previous design.

- Energiesparend - Economisant l'énergie - A risparmio di energia - Energy efficient

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

Hearing aid compatibility

You phone works with most popular hearing aids. However, given the wide range of hearing aids available, we can't guarantee that your phone will function fully with every hearing aid.

Important: your phone can produce very high sound when Boost is switched on. Please take care if the phone is used by others.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Disposal

You are obliged to dispose of consumable goods properly in accordance with the applicable legal regulations.

The symbol on this product indicates that electrical and electronic apparatus and batteries must be disposed of separately from domestic waste at suitable collection points provided by the public waste authorities. Batteries can also often be disposed of at the point of sale. Packaging materials must be disposed of according to local regulations.

Technical details

Power supply (base station) Input: 230VAC 50Hz

Output: 12VDC 670mA

Dialling mode

Tone

(DTMF)

Pulse

Optimum ambient temperature 0°C to 45°C

Optimum relative humidity 20% to 80%

Recall 100, 300 ms

GENERAL INFORMATION

Default settings

To reset to default settings, please see page 31.

Language

English

Time format 24 Hour

Ringing volume 5

Ringer melody 8

Key tone On

Contrast

4

Boost memory Off

Read number On

Recall time 100ms

Dialling mode Tone

PIN code 0000

Maintenance and guarantee

Maintenance

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

Guarantee

amplicomms equipment is produced and tested according to the latest production methods. The implementation of carefully chosen materials and highly developed technologies ensure trouble free functioning and a long service life. The terms of the guarantee 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 guarantee do not apply to the rechargeable batteries or power packs used in the products. The period of guarantee is 24 months from the date of purchase.

All deficiencies resulting from material of production faults which occur during the period of guarantee will be eliminated free of charge. Rights to claims under the terms of guarantee are annulled 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 influence are not covered by the terms of guarantee.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

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

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

Two years after the purchase of our products, claims under the terms of guarantee can no longer be asserted.

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

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Index

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A

Adjusting the handsfree volume 19

Adjusting the earpiece volume 18

B

Boost memory 28

Boosting the earpiece volume 18

C

Calling back missed calls 17

Call length 19

Calls list 38-40

Change case 29

Check the contents of the box 8

Connecting the base 9

Contrast 27

D

Date/time 30

Declaration of Conformity 56

Default settings 54

Dial mode 43

Dialling pause 42

Dialling phone numbers from the phone book 17

Dialling phone numbers from

a quickdial button 18

Display contrast 27

Display icons 11

Display language 27

Displaying calls list entries 38

E

Earpiece volume 18

End a call 16

Entering a name in the phonebook 33

Equaliser 24

G

Guarantee 55

H

Handsfree 19

Headset use 20

Help 46

|

Icons in the display 11

K

Keytone on/off 26

INDEX

L

Language 27, 42

M

Maintenance 55

Making a call 16

Melody 25

Menu guide 12-13

Muting the microphone 20

N

Navigating the menu 12

P

Pause 42

Phone book 17, 32

Power failure 20

Private branch exchanges 42

Profiles 22-25

Q

Quickdial 18, 36-37

R

Recall 42

Read number 28

Record your outgoing message 43

Redial 16

Remember boost 28

Reset to default settings 31

Ringer melody 25

Ringer volume 26

S

Safety information 50-52

Setting the recall time 42

Storing a phonebook entry 33

Storing a quickdial entry 36

T

Take a call 16

Talk time display 19

Technical details 53

Tone control 19

INDEX

U

User profiles 22-25

Using a headset 20

Using the menu 22

V

Volume 18, 19, 26