4Home Edition USER GUIDE UK version
WELCOME 1 WELCOME Thank you for purchasing our product! You can use the Brick Phone to: • Make and receive calls • Receive telephone messages and record memos using the digital answer machine • 250 Name and number phonebook • Copy phonebook entries between handsets • Screensaver clock display • Answering machine with up to 30 minutes digital recording time • Speakerphone for hands-free conversations • Caller ID shows you who’s calling and see details of the last 50 callers in a Calls Lists1 • Register up
WHAT’S IN THE BOX 3 WHAT'S IN THE BOX? User Manual The product pack includes: • 1 x Handset with digital answer machine • 1 x Brick Location free base • 1 x Brick charger • 2 x AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries • 1 x Telephone line cord • 1 x Mains power adapter • 1 x User Guide NOTE Keep all components and the packaging in a secure place in case you need to transport the unit later. Retain original dated sales receipt for warranty service. 3 Binatone Help: www.meetthebrick.
OVERVIEW OF THE PHONE 4 OVERVIEW OF THE PHONE 4.1 Handset 1 2 10 3 11 4 5 12 6 7 13 8 14 9 15 1 Earpiece 2 Display • See page 6 for display icons. 3 Menu / OK / Mute • Enter the main menu. • Select the option displayed on screen. • Confirm menu option – OK is displayed on screen. • Mute / unmute the microphone during a call. Binatone Help: www.meetthebrick.
OVERVIEW OF THE PHONE 4 5 6 7 Talk / Hands-free • Press once to access the Dialler. • Press once to answer a call. • Activate and deactivate handsfree during a call. Phonebook / Scroll • Open the phonebook. down / Volume down • Scroll down through lists and menus. • Decrease the earpiece volume. Voicemail • Press and hold to dial BT 1571. 8 Pulse to tone dialling • During a call, press and hold to / * / Keylock switch from pulse dialling to tone dialling. • Dial a *.
OVERVIEW OF THE PHONE 13 # / Change case / Ringer off • Dial a #. • Press to change the case when entering letters/editing. • Press and hold to switch handset ringer on or off. • Use recall (R) functions. 14 Recall 15 Microphone 4.2 DECT base station 1 2 1 2 Power / Talk LED Page Button 4.3 Display 16/09 16:24 Peter 1 Menu Name Binatone Help: www.meetthebrick.
OVERVIEW OF THE PHONE DECT signal strength Displays when ECO is on Displays when ECO PLUS is on Handset ringer volume is Off Displays when in hands-free mode Answering machine on The alarm clock has been set Keylock is activated Displays when you have missed calls Displays when you have new answering machine messages Displays when you have new voicemails Battery is fully charged Battery is partially charged Battery is running low Flashes when battery is almost fully discharged 4.
OVERVIEW OF THE PHONE NOTE If you do not press any button on the handset for 30 seconds the display will automatically return to standby. Menu map Answer Machine --Play --Play All --Answer On/Off --Record Memo --Outgoing Msg. --Del. Messages --Answer Settings --Answer Mode --Answer Delay --Message Alert --Remote Access Names From menu in standby: --Search --Add Entry --Copy Phonebk --Memory Status --Del.
OVERVIEW OF THE PHONE Clock & Alarm -- Date & Time -- Time Format -- Alarm Settings -- Set Handset -- Ringtone -- Ringer Volume Vol. -- Handset Name --Language --Screensaver --Light Timeoout --Disp. Contrast -- Auto Talk -- Key Beep -- Receiver 9 -- PBX Access Code Base -- Ringtone -- Ringer Volume -- Dialling Mode -- Ring Priority -- Recall Mode -- System PIN -- Master Reset -- ECO Mode -- ECO -- ECO PLUS -- Set Registration -- Register HS Base -- De-register -- Select Binatone Help: www.
1 WELCOME.................................................. 2 2 IMPORTANT................................................ 2 3 WHAT'S IN THE BOX?............................... 3 4 5 6 OVERVIEW OF THE PHONE...................... 4 4.1 Handset.................................................................... 4 4.2 DECT base station................................................... 6 4.3 Display...................................................................... 6 4.
6.11 To end a call............................................................. 21 6.12 Intercom................................................................... 21 6.12.1 Make an internal call........................................ 21 6.12.2 Receive an internal call.................................... 21 6.12.3 Transfer a call.................................................. 21 6.12.4 3-way conference call...................................... 22 6.13 Push to Talk (PTT)............................
9 AGENDA.................................................. 32 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6 To add a new event.................................................. 32 To switch off reminder ring........................................ 33 To show event details............................................... 33 To edit an event........................................................ 34 To delete an event.................................................... 34 To delete all events...........................
ANSWERING MACHINE......................... 44 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 13.5 13.6 13.7 13.8 13.9 13.10 13.11 13.12 13.13 13.14 13.15 Switch between answering machine on / off........... 44 To change answer delay........................................... 45 To switch message alert tone on / off....................... 45 New messages alert................................................. 45 Outgoing messages................................................. 46 To record a personalised OGM...
GETTING STARTED 5 GETTING STARTED WARNING • Do not place your Brick Phone in the bathroom or other humid areas. • Do not place your Brick Phone near sources of heat and extreme temperatures, such as fluorescent lighting, microwave ovens, heating appliances and direct sunlight. • Do not disassemble your Brick Phone; there are no userserviceable parts inside. • If the LCD screen breaks, do not touch the glass or liquid. Contact customer support for assistance.
GETTING STARTED 5.4 Battery low warning If you hear a warning beep every 30 seconds during a call, you will need to recharge the handset before you can use it again. When charging, icon will scroll on the display. 5.4.1 Battery performance Under ideal conditions, fully charged batteries should give about 10 hours talk time or 200 hours standby time on a single charge. Note that new batteries will not reach full capacity until they have been in normal use for several days.
GETTING STARTED 5.6 Connecting the handset and charger 1 Plug one end of the power cable into the power jack on the rear of the charger. 2 Plug the other end into a power wall socket. 5.7 Removing battery cover and installing battery 1 Remove the battery cover from the back of the handset and insert the rechargeable battery supplied. 1 Press down 2 Slide 2 Slide the battery cover back into place.
GETTING STARTED NOTE Battery performance depends on your usage patterns. IMPORTANT Use only the rechargeable battery that is provided with your Brick Phone. 5.8 Switch the handset on / off 1 Press and hold E to turn the handset on / off. 5.9 Clock & Alarm If you have subscribed to your network’s Caller Display service, the date and time is set automatically for all handsets when you receive your first call. If you are not subscribed to Caller Display service, you can set the date and time manually.
USING THE PHONE FUNCTIONS 4 Press E to return to standby mode. NOTES If the alarm is set to Once, will disappear from the screen after the alarm has sounded once. If the alarm is set to On Daily or Mon - Fri, will remain on the screen after the alarm has sounded. When the alarm goes off, press any key to stop the ring. 5.9.3 To set time format 1 Press Menu, scroll D to Clock & Alarm and press Select. 2 Scroll D to Time Format and press Select. 3 Scroll U or D to 12 Hour or 24 Hour and press Select.
USING THE PHONE FUNCTIONS NOTE If the dialled number matches an entry in the phonebook, the name is displayed. 6.3 To make a call using fast call keys 1 Press and hold the relevant keypad number to dial the prestored number directly. NOTE To store a fast call number, see page 27. 6.4 To make a hands-free call T 1 Press twice. 2 Dial the telephone number. NOTE During a hands-free call, press U or D to adjust the volume. 6.5 Call from the phonebook 1 Press D.
USING THE PHONE FUNCTIONS 6.7 To answer a call When you receive an external call, the phone rings and External Call shows on the display. 1 If the handset is off the base then press to answer the call, or if the handset is on the base simply lift the handset to answer the call. T NOTE If you prefer to press when you lift up the handset to answer a call, you will need to switch Auto Talk off, see page 37. T 6.
USING THE PHONE FUNCTIONS 6.11 To end a call 1 Press E or replace the handset on the cradle. NOTE After you hang up, the duration of your call is displayed for 5 seconds. 6.12 Intercom 6.12.1 Make an internal call If you have more than one handset registered to the base, you can make internal calls between two handsets. Internal Call and Handset X displays to indicate an internal call. 1 Press followed by the number (1-11) of the handset you want to call. Press and hold 0 to dial handset 10.
USING THE PHONE FUNCTIONS NOTES If there is no answer from the other handset and you wish to return to your external caller, press . Your external call resumes automatically after 100 seconds if there is no answer. 6.12.4 3-way conference call You can hold a 3-way conference call between 2 internal callers and 1 external caller. During a call with an external caller: 1 Press followed by the handset number (1-11) that you want to establish a conference call. Press and hold 0 to dial handset 10.
PHONEBOOK 7 PHONEBOOK The handset phonebook can store up to 250 names and numbers. NOTE Numbers can be up to 24 digits long and names up to 12 characters long. Entries are stored in alphabetical order. 7.1 To view and dial phonebook entries In standby mode, press D. The first entry is highlighted on the display. 1 Scroll U or D to the entry you want. Or To search alphabetically, press the key with the first letter of the name, e.g. if the name begins with N, press 6 twice.
PHONEBOOK 7.3 Entering names Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter names in the phonebook. For instance to enter the name Paul P Press 7 once A Press 2 once U Press 8 twice L Press 5 three times To enter a space, press 0. Press U or D to move between characters/digits. Press Clear to delete a character, or press and hold Clear to delete all characters. 7.4 Character map Key 1 2 Case Assigned characters and symbols L/U* .
PHONEBOOK 7.5 To enter a pause If the phone is connected to a switchboard, you may need to enter a pause in a stored number. This gives the switchboard time to find an outside line. A pause is normally stored after the switchboard PBX Access Code (e.g. 9) When storing a number, press and hold U until the display shows P. You can then continue storing the phone number. 7.6 To search an entry 1 Press Names to enter the phonebook menu. 2 Search is highlighted. Press Select.
PHONEBOOK 6 Scroll U or D to the ringtone you want and press Select. The entry is stored. 7 To Handset is displayed and the handset will automatically give you the option to transfer the number to another handset. 8 Press Yes and if there are two or more handsets registered to the base the number will automatically transfer to the other handsets one by one. When the entry is being copied the transferring handset will display copying from handset x. 9 Press to return to standby mode. E 7.
PHONEBOOK 7.11 To delete an entry 1 In standby mode, press D. The first entry is highlighted on the display. 2 Enter the first letter of the name to search alphabetically then scroll U or D to the exact entry. Press Options. 3 Scroll D to Delete Entry and press Select. 4 Display shows Delete ?. Press Yes to confirm. 5 Press to return to standby mode. E 7.12 To store a fast call number 1 Press Names to enter the phonebook menu. 2 Search is highlighted. Press Select.
7 Press E to return to standby. PHONEBOOK 7.14 To access the phonebook during a call 1 During a call, press Names. 2 Press Options to select Add Entry, Show Details, Edit Entry or Delete Entry. 7.15 To copy the phonebook to another handset Press Names to enter the phonebook menu. Scroll D to Copy Phonebk and press Select. The display shows To Handset, press Select. Scroll U or D to the number of the handset you want the phonebook to be copied to. Press Select.
CALLS LISTS 8 CALLS LISTS If you have subscribed to Call Display service, and provided the identity of the caller is not withheld, the number of the caller will be displayed together with the date and time of the call (if provided by the network). NOTES If the caller’s number is stored in your phonebook along with a name, the name will also be displayed. If the number is unavailable, Unavailable will be displayed. If the caller has withheld their number, Withheld will be displayed.
CALLS LISTS 2 If you press Back, the screen returns to standby mode and the icon is displayed. 8.2 To view details of the call 1 Press Menu, scroll D to Calls Lists and press Select. 2 Scroll U or D to highlight the calls list (Missed Calls, Received Calls, Dialled Calls, Delete Calls) you want. 3 Press Select to confirm. The most recent number or name if stored in the phonebook is displayed. 4 Scroll U or D to the entry you want and press Options. 5 Display shows Show Details. Press Select.
CALLS LISTS 10 Press Yes and if there are two or more handsets registered to the base the number will automatically transfer to the other handsets one by one. Once the entry is copied the transferring handset will display successful handset X. 11 Press to return to standby mode. E 8.4 To delete a Calls Lists entry 1 Press Menu, scroll D to Calls Lists and press Select. 2 Scroll U or D to highlight the calls list (Missed Calls, Received Calls, Dialled Calls, Delete Calls) you want.
AGENDA 8.8 To copy a redial number to the phonebook 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Press U. The last number dialled is highlighted. Scroll U or D to the entry you want and press Options. Scroll D to Save Number and press Select. Enter a name and press OK. Display shows the number of the call. Edit the number if necessary and press Save. Scroll U or D to the ringtone you want and press Select. The entry is stored.
AGENDA 3 Enter the subject and press Save. 4 Enter the date (DD/MM) and time (HH:MM) and press Save. 5 If the current time format setting is 12 hour, select am or pm. Scroll U or D to Silent or Alarm then press Select. If you press Alarm: • Scroll U or D to Once or Annually then press Select. • If Once is selected, scroll U or D to select when you want to receive the reminder At event time or 30 min before. Press Select to save. • If Annually is selected, then the alarm will sound at the event’s time.
AGENDA 4 Press Back to return to the previous menu level or E to return to standby mode. 9.4 To edit an event 1 Press Menu, scroll D to Agenda and press Select. 2 Stored events are displayed. The first event is highlighted on the display. If required, scroll D to the event you want and press Options. 3 Scroll D to Edit Event and press Select. 4 Edit the subject and press Save. Press Clear to delete a character, or press and hold Clear to delete all characters.
HANDSET SETTINGS 2 Stored events are displayed. The first event is highlighted on the display. Press Options. 3 Scroll D to Del. All Events and press Select. 4 Display shows Delete All Events ?. Press Yes to confirm or No to cancel. 5 Press to return to standby mode. E 10 HANDSET SETTINGS 10.1 To set the handset ringtone You can set different ringtones for external calls and internal calls. Select from 20 handset ringtones. You will hear a sample ring as you scroll to each ringtone.
HANDSET SETTINGS 10.3 To set the receiver volume This sets the standard volume level for the handset earpiece or hands-free. There are 8 levels to choose from. 1 Press Menu, scroll D to Settings and press Select. 2 Set Handset is highlighted. Press Select. 3 Scroll D to Receiver Vol. and press Select. 4 Scroll U or D to adjust the receiver volume level and press Select. 5 Press to return to standby mode. E 10.
HANDSET SETTINGS The screensaver comes on when the screen backlight switches off in standby mode. To change the backlight timeout setting, see “To set light timeout” in the next section. 1 Press Menu, scroll D to Settings and press Select. 2 Set Handset is highlighted. Press Select. 3 Scroll D to Screensaver and press Select. 4 Scroll U or D to Clock or Off then press Select. 5 Press to return to standby mode. E 10.
BASE SETTINGS 3 Scroll D to Auto Talk and press Select. 4 Scroll U or D to Off or On then press Select. 5 Press to return to standby mode. E 10.10 To switch key beep on / off When you press a button on the handset, you will hear a beep. You can switch it on or off. 1 Press Menu, scroll D to Settings and press Select. 2 Set Handset is highlighted. Press Select. 3 Scroll D to Key Beep and press Select. 4 Scroll U or D to Off or On then press Select. 5 Press to return to standby mode. E 10.
BASE SETTINGS 1 2 3 4 5 Press Menu, scroll D to Settings and press Select. Scroll D to Set Base and press Select. Ringtone is highlighted. Press Select. Scroll U or D to the ringtone that you want and press Select. Press to return to standby mode. E 11.2 To set the base ringer volume The base has 5 ring volume settings plus Off. 1 Press Menu, scroll D to Settings and press Select. 2 Scroll D to Set Base and press Select. 3 Scroll D to Ringer Volume and press Select.
BASE SETTINGS 4 Scroll U or D to All Handsets or Select Handset then press Select. If you choose Select Handset, all available handsets are displayed. • Scroll U or D to the handset you want then press Select. • Scroll U or D to the number of rings that you want to set: 2, 4 or 6 and press Select. 5 Press to return to standby mode. E 11.5 To change the recall mode Recall is useful to access certain network services and PABX/ switchboard services.
BASE SETTINGS NOTE It is advisable to make a note of your new PIN code and keep it somewhere safe. 11.7 To reset the phone You can restore the phone to its default (original) settings. Resetting the phone will not affect the phonebook or Calls Lists, and all handsets registered to the base will be retained. Only the handset and base settings will be reset. 1 Press Menu, scroll D to Settings and press Select. 2 Scroll D to Set Base and press Select. 3 Scroll D to Master Reset and press Select.
REGISTRATION 3 4 5 6 Scroll D to ECO Mode and press Select. Press U or D to ECO PLUS, press Select. Press U or D to highlight Off or On then press Select. Press to return to standby. E NOTES When ECO is set to on, the icon is replaced with The base transmission power will be reduced. When ECO PLUS is set to On will be displayed. icon. 12 REGISTRATION Up to 11 handsets can be registered to one base station. Additional handsets must be registered to the base before you can use them.
REGISTRATION 4 When registration is complete, the display shows Handset Registered. Or If the handset has already been registered to another base, the standby display is shown. Press Menu, scroll D to Registration and press Select. 5 Register HS is highlighted. Press Select. 6 Bases are displayed. If necessary, scroll U or D to a new base you wish to register the Brick handset to and press Select.
ANSWERING MACHINE 12.3 To de-register a handset Use one handset to de-register another. You cannot de-register the handset that you are using. 1 Press Menu, scroll D to Registration and press Select. 2 Scroll D to De-register and press Select. 3 Enter the System PIN and press OK. (default setting = 0000) 4 Scroll U or D to the handset you want to de-register and press Select. 5 Press Yes to confirm or No to cancel. 6 Press to return to standby mode.
ANSWERING MACHINE 13.2 To change answer delay Answer delay sets the number of times the Brick will ring before the answering machine picks up your call and starts playing the OGM. You can change this setting to between 2-9 rings or Time Saver. The default setting is 5 rings. 1 Press Menu, the display shows Answer Machine, press Select. 2 Scroll D to Answer Settings and press Select. 3 Scroll U or D to Answer Delay and press Select. 4 Scroll U or D to the setting you want and press Select.
ANSWERING MACHINE 13.5 Outgoing messages The OGM is the message a caller first hears when the answering machine picks up their call. The Brick comes with 2 pre-recorded OGMs, or you can record your own. 13.6 To record a personalised OGM You can record personalised OGMs up to 3 minutes long for your callers. The Answer & Record mode allows your caller to leave a message after the announcement, while the Answer Only mode only allows your caller to hear the announcement.
ANSWERING MACHINE 13.8 To set the answer mode OGM You can select a pre-recorded or personalised OGM as the announcement to your callers. 1 Press Menu, the display shows Answer Machine, press Select. 2 Scroll D to Answer Settings and press Select. 3 Scroll D to Answer Mode and press Select. 4 Scroll U or D to Ans. & Rec. or Answer Only then press Select. 5 If there is a personalised OGM saved, scroll U or D to Default OGM or Personal OGM then press Select to confirm.
ANSWERING MACHINE 13.10 Call screening When the answering machine is on and takes a call, you can screen the message via the handset 1 When the handset rings, wait for the answering machine to take the call. When the caller begins leaving a message, the display shows Recording. Press Screen to hear the caller. 2 To interrupt and speak to the caller directly, press . 3 Press to return to standby. E T NOTE While screening, you can adjust the volume by pressing U or D. 13.
ANSWERING MACHINE 13.12 Delete all old messages Answering machine messages that are not deleted are automatically saved. New messages or existing messages that have not been played back cannot be deleted. 1 Press Menu, the display shows Answer Machine, press Select. 2 Scroll D to Del. Messages and press Select. 3 Display shows Delete All Old Messages ?. Press Yes to confirm or No to cancel. 4 Press to return to standby.
ANSWERING MACHINE DTMF code * 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Operations with Voice Prompts To enter remote access mode To hear main menu To play all messages To play new messages To skip back during messages To delete during messages To skip forward during messages To set answer mode To record a new OGM To switch answer machine off To switch answer machine on with Outgoing Messages To enter remote access mode No action To play all messages To play new messages To skip back during messages To delete during messages T
HELP 13.15 To change the remote access PIN The default remote access PIN is 0000. 1 Press Menu, the display shows Answer Machine, press Select. 2 Scroll D to Answer Settings and press Select. 3 Scroll U or D to Remote Access and press Select. 4 Scroll U or D to Set Remote PIN and press Select. 5 Enter the old 4-digit PIN and press Save (default setting = 0000). 6 Enter the new 4-digit PIN and press Save. 7 Re-enter the new PIN and press Save. 8 Press to return to standby.
HELP Poor audio quality .. The base is too close to electrical appliances, reinforced concrete walls or metal doorframes – move the base at least one metre away from any electrical appliances. The signal icon is blinking .. Handset is not registered to the base – register the handset to the base. .. You are too far from the base – move closer to the base. No ring tone .. The ring tone is deactivated. .. Increase the volume. Caller ID service does not work ..
HELP Switch the answering machine on. .. The memory may be full. If so, you will need to delete some messages. .. Answer mode may have been set to Answer Only. Change .. the mode to Ans. & Rec.. Cannot access messages remotely .. Remote access may be switched off. .. Check that you are using the correct PIN code. Cannot record outgoing message .. The memory may be full. If so, you will need to delete some messages. Answering machine stops recording .. The memory may be full.
HELP 14.1.1 Servicing Under Warranty 1 Disconnect the base unit from the telephone line and the main power supply. 2 Pack all components of your Brick Phone using the original packaging. Remember to include the power adapter. 3 Return the unit to the shop where you made your purchase. Bring along your original dated sales receipt. 14.1.2 Servicing After Warranty Has Expired If the unit is no longer covered under warranty: 1 Disconnect the base unit from the telephone line and the main power supply.
TECHNICAL DETAIL 15 TECHNICAL DETAIL Standard Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunication (DECT) Frequency range 1881.7920 MHz (Ch 9) to 1897.3440 MHz (Ch 0) Channel Width 1.
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