USER’S GUIDE DECT™ Handset BCL-D20 Version A
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Table of Contents 1 General Information 1 Using the documentation ....................................................................................... 1 Symbols and conventions used in the documentation .................................... 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................ 2 Initial Setup ............................................................................................................
General setup ......................................................................................................21 Ring Volume ..................................................................................................21 Beeper Volume ..............................................................................................21 Speaker Volume ............................................................................................21 Handset Volume ............................................
1 General Information Using the documentation Thank you for buying a Brother machine! Reading the documentation will help you make the most of your cordless DECT™ (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunication) handset. Symbols and conventions used in the documentation 1 1 1 1 The following symbols and conventions are used throughout the documentation. Bold Bold typeface identifies specific keys on the control panel of the cordless handset or the machine (base unit).
Chapter 1 Introduction The cordless handset offers several functions that can be used to enhance the calling features of your Brother machine. Redial: Allows you to choose one of the last 10 numbers dialled for redialling. You can also store this number in the Phonebook. Store numbers: You can store up to 100 names with each having a number available in the Phonebook.
General Information Installing the battery a 1 Insert the connector (1) of the battery (2) in the direction shown below. 2 d Charge the battery by leaving the cordless handset in the cradle for at least 12 hours before you use it. (See Charging the battery on page 27.) You can continue to set up the handset during this time. 1 b Place the battery in the position shown. c Install the battery cover by sliding it onto the back of the handset.
Chapter 1 Setting your country The first time you install the battery, you must set your country so that the cordless handset works correctly on local telecommunication lines. a b c 1 Registering cordless handsets You can register up to 3 additional cordless handsets for a total of 4 cordless handsets to the machine (base unit). Press Menu/OK. For non-Colour LCD model Press a or b to choose your country. Press Menu/OK. a Press Menu, 0, 7 on the control panel of the machine (base unit).
General Information f Enter the registered 4-digit PIN number of the machine (base unit) (The factory setting is “0000”.) by pressing the dial pad on the control panel of the cordless handset. Press Menu/OK. For Colour LCD model a Press Menu on the control panel of the machine (base unit). b Press a or b to choose Initial Setup. Press OK. c Press a or b to choose Register Handset. Press OK. d Press a or b to choose Register. Press OK. The machine (base unit) searches for the cordless handset.
Chapter 1 h Enter the registered 4-digit PIN number of the machine (base unit) (The factory setting is “0000”.) by pressing the dial pad on the control panel of the cordless handset. Press Menu/OK. Note • If you hear three short beeps, the cordless handset did not register. Try to register the cordless handset again. • If you want to install another cordless handset, repeat steps d through h. • You can change the PIN number. (See Modify PIN on page 24.
General Information Choosing a location Choose a location where the temperature remains between 10° C and 35° C (50° F and 95° F). 1 Important safety instructions WARNING DO NOT put the cordless handset and cradle near heaters, air conditioners, water or chemicals. Use only the AC adapter and the cradle supplied with this cordless handset. DO NOT expose the cordless handset and cradle to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust.
Chapter 1 Control panel overview 3 Headset socket You can connect an external headset with microphone (not included) to the cordless handset. To access the headset socket fold open the headset socket cover located on the left side of the cordless handset. You can connect any standard headsets that use a 2.5 mm mini style plug. 4 C (Clear) Press to back up a cursor and delete a letter. 1 8 5 (Talk) Press to make or receive a phone call.
General Information 11 Menu/OK Lets you access the Menu to program or store your settings in the cordless handset. 12 (Off) LCD display indications 1 The LCD shows the current cordless handset status. Press to hang up or cancel the current operation. 13 Int (Mute/Intercom, Hold/Intercom) Puts the current phone call on hold. Also, press this key to speak on the intercom, to transfer an incoming call to the cordless handset or to make a three-way conference call.
2 Telephone Basic operation Making a telephone call a b 2 2 Answering calls a 2 Pick up the cordless handset. Enter a number using the dial pad or choose a number stored in the dialling memory. 2 Pick up the cordless handset from the cradle to answer the call. If your cordless handset is not in the cradle you must press call. b c to answer the To end the call, press . Replace the cordless handset.
Telephone Mute (Hold) 2 If you want to put a call on hold, press the Int key. To release the call from hold press Int again. You can also transfer to the machine (base unit) or to another cordless handset if you have an additional optional cordless handset. (See Transferring a call at the end of a conversation on page 14.) Call History/Redial The last 10 numbers you called will be stored in the call history.
Chapter 2 b c Storing numbers for easy dialling Press a or b to choose Caller ID hist.. Press Menu/OK. Press a or b to choose the number and do one of the following: You can set up your cordless handset for easy dialling. When you choose a number stored in the dialling memory, the LCD shows the name, if you stored it, or the number. To make a call, press . To store or delete the number, press Menu/OK and go to step d.
Telephone Storing numbers from Call History Press . You can also choose Call History by pressing Menu/OK. b Press a or b to choose the number you want to store. Press Menu/OK. c d e a b c Press a or b to choose Caller ID hist.. Press Menu/OK. Press a or b to choose a number you want to store. Press Menu/OK. 2 Press Menu/OK to confirm the number. 2 You can change a name or number that has already been stored. a b Press Menu/OK to confirm the number. Press Menu/OK.
Chapter 2 f g Advanced operation Do one of the following: Enter the new number. Press Menu/OK. If you do not want to change the number, press Menu/OK. Press . Deleting stored numbers 2 You can delete a name or number that has already been stored. a b c Machine Press Menu/OK. Handset#1 Handset included with the machine Press a or b to choose Phonebook. Press Menu/OK.
Telephone From the cordless handset a b c Note 2 If you have one or more optional cordless handsets, you can choose one of these handsets in step c. Press Int when you finish speaking. Press a or b to choose Base Unit. Press Menu/OK. 2 Making a three-way conference call After you confirm the other person is on the line, press . Note 2 • If no one is on the line, press Int to release the call from hold.
Chapter 2 Choosing Base unit 2 If you registered multiple base units into your cordless handset, you can choose which base unit you want to use. (See Registering cordless handsets on page 4.) a b Press Menu/OK. Press a or b to choose HS Settings. Press Menu/OK. c Press a or b to choose Select BASE. Press Menu/OK. d Press a or b to choose Base1, Base2, Base3 or Base4. Press Menu/OK. e Press . Key Lock 2 Key Lock lets you prevent unauthorized access to the cordless handset.
3 Menu and Features On-screen programming 3 Menu keys 3 3 Access the menu. Your cordless handset is designed to be easy to use with LCD on-screen programming using the menu keys. User-friendly programming helps you take full advantage of all the menu selections your cordless handset has to offer. Go to the next menu level. 3 Accept an option. Delete an incorrect letter when you need to enter text into the cordless handset. Go back to the previous menu level.
Chapter 3 Menu Table 3 The menu table will help you understand the menu selections and options that are found in the cordless handset's programs. The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk. Level1 Level2 Level3 Options Descriptions Page Phonebook Add — — You can add, change or delete a number. 12 Delete — You can choose a number from the call history and then make a phone call to it, add it to the Phonebook, or delete it.
Menu and Features Level1 Level2 Level3 Options Descriptions Page HS Settings (Continued) Date&Time — — Puts the date and time on the LCD. 22 Select Language — English* Allows you to change the LCD language for your country. 23 French German Dutch 3 Italian Spanish Portuguese Norwegian Swedish Finnish Danish Select BASE — Base1* You can choose a base unit. 16 Base2 Base3 Base4 Register HS HS Default — — Restores all settings to the factory default.
Chapter 3 Entering Text Special characters and symbols 3 When you are storing a name or a number in the Phonebook memory, you may need to enter text into the cordless handset. Most number keys have three or four letters printed on them. The keys for 0, # and l do not have printed letters because they are used for special characters. By pressing the relevant number key repeatedly, you can access the character you want.
Menu and Features General setup Ring Volume 3 3 Speaker Volume 3 You can choose a range of speaker volume levels, from High to Low. You can choose a range of ring volume levels, from High to Off. a Press a b Press d or c . This setting will stay until you change it again. c Press Press d or c to adjust the volume level. This setting will stay until you change it again. Note • If you choose Off, LCD. a Press Menu/OK. Press a or b to choose HS Settings. Press Menu/OK.
Chapter 3 Melody name Melody 1 My Grandfather’s Clock Melody 2 The Four Seasons Concerto No.1 “Spring” Automatic Daylight Savings Time (For Europe) c 3 Press Menu/OK. Press a or b to choose HS Settings. Press Menu/OK. Press a or b to choose Auto Daylight. Press Menu/OK. d Press a or b to choose On or Off. Press Menu/OK. e Press Press a or b to choose On or Off. Press Menu/OK. e Press . LCD Contrast You can set the cordless handset to change automatically for daylight savings time.
Menu and Features g h Echo Control Enter the time in 24-hour format on the dial pad. Press Menu/OK. (e.g. Enter 1 5, 2 5 for 3:25 P.M.) Press . Choosing your language 3 You can change the LCD language. 3 Under some conditions you may experience an echo when using the cordless handset. You can reduce or remove the echo by choosing a level in the echo control setting from the control panel of the machine (base unit). It will take a moment for the level setting to change.
Chapter 3 Modify PIN 3 You can change the PIN number of the machine (base unit). The factory setting is 0000. a b c Press Menu/OK. Press a or b to choose Modify Pin. Press Menu/OK. Enter a 4-digit number for the current PIN number. Press Menu/OK. d Enter a 4-digit number for a new PIN number. Press Menu/OK. Press 1 to confirm. e Press . Note Make sure that you make a note of your new PIN number and keep it in a safe place.
4 Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance 4 Troubleshooting 4 If you think there is a problem with your cordless handset, check the chart below and follow the troubleshooting tips. Most problems can be easily resolved by yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com. 4 If you are having difficulty with your cordless handset Difficulties Suggestions The cordless handset does not operate.
Chapter 4 Difficulties Suggestions You cannot make an internal call. The cordless handset or the machine (base unit) you want to call to may be making an internal call or an outside call. Wait until the line is free. If you have more than one machine (base unit), check that your handset is registered to the correct machine (base unit). You cannot register an optional cordless handset. Check that both the cordless handset and the machine (base unit) are in standby mode.
Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance Error Message Cause Searching for Base Unit The cordless handset is too far Move the cordless handset closer to the away from the machine (base unit). machine (base unit). Action (Base Unit not detected) Your machine (base unit) is not plugged in. Make sure that the machine (base unit) is plugged in. You have not registered the cordless handset. Register the cordless handset. (See Registering cordless handsets on page 4.
Chapter 4 Cleaning 4 Clean the outside of the cordless handset with a soft cloth. You should also clean the charge contacts once a month. If the charge contacts are not clean, the battery may not charge properly. Replacing the battery If the battery charge level indicator empties very quickly after recharging make sure that you have charged the battery correctly. If the battery performance is still poor, it is time to replace it. CAUTION WARNING Use neutral detergents.
Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance d Place the battery in the position shown. e Install the battery cover by sliding it onto the back of the handset. 4 Note • After replacement, you should set the date and time. (See Date and Time on page 22.) • Be sure to dispose of the expired battery as directed by local regulations for the disposal of nickel metal hydride battery.
5 Specifications 5 General 5 Cordless handset 5 Frequency 1.9 GHz Standard DECT™ Multi Handset Capability Up to 4 handsets Dimensions 154 mm (6.06 in.) 31.6 mm (1.24 in.) Weight (including battery) 49.6 mm (1.95 in.) 149 g (5.26 oz) LCD (liquid crystal display) 16-Digit, 3-Line (+1-Line for Pict), Backlit (Orange) Charge Indicator Yes (LED) Full Charge Time 12 hours While in Use (TALK) 10 hours While Not in Use (Standby) 200 hours Battery 5 Type BCL-BT20 Rating Ni-MH 3.
Specifications Battery charger cradle 5 Dimensions 67 mm (2.64 in.) 85 mm (3.35 in.) Weight 71.6 g (2.53 oz) Power Consumption (during charge) Charging: 69 mm (2.72 in.) 5 Average 2 W AC adapter Type 5 BCL-ADB (For U.K., Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia) BCL-ADOCE (For Australia and New Zealand) BCL-ADC (For others) Input AC 220 to 240 V 50/60 Hz Output DC 11.
6 Index B P Battery charging ................................................27 installing ..................................................3 replacing ...............................................28 Phonebook changing ............................................... 13 deleting ................................................. 14 storing ................................................... 12 from call history ................................. 13 from caller ID history .........................
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