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When Establishing an RF Link
If the TA L K or Speaker key is pressed but the handset cannot establish an RF 
Link with the base station, the handset emits an error tone and displays the 
message “Out of Range”. 
While Talking
If the handset cannot receive a signal from the base station in about five seconds, 
it goes to Standby mode and emits an error tone.  In this case, the LCD displays 
“Out of Range”.  
If the base cannot receive a signal from the handset in about five seconds, it goes 
to Standby mode. 

Talk/Speaker
After five seconds, 
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2.10 Low Battery
The handset has visual and audible indicators to warn of a low battery condition.
In Standby Mode
The Battery Status icon in the LCD changes to battery low. 
The “Charge Battery” message blinks on the LCD (ON: 600msec, 
OFF: 600msec).
In Talk Mode
The Battery Status icon in the LCD changes to battery low. 
The handset remains in Talk mode and the battery low alert tone is emitted every 
30 seconds.
In Other Mode (Excluding Standby Mode and Talk Mode)
The Battery Status icon in the LCD changes to battery low.
2.11 Battery Status
The LCD indicates the battery capacity as indicated in the diagram below.
2.12 Mute
Press the Menu/Mute key in Talk mode.  The Mute icon is on an the sound from 
the microphone is muted.  
Press Menu/Mute again to cancel mute.  The Mute icon is off.
Finishing Talk mode also cancels mute.
2.13 Handsfree
Press the Speaker  key in Standby mode or during Talk mode. The handset 
switches to Handsfree Talk mode.  The Handsfree icon is on.
Press the TA L K key in Handsfree Talk mode. The Handsfree icon turns off.  The 
handset switches to Talk mode.
Press the Speaker key in Handsfree Talk mode. The handset cancels Talk mode 
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2.14 Headset
To put the handset into Headset mode:
Insert the headset plug in headset jack while in Talk mode or Handsfree Talk 
mode. The handset switches to the headset.
In the headset condition, the user can change Handsfree mode to Talk mode.  
However the handset keeps the headset condition.
Insert the headset plug into the headset jack when in handsfree condition.  The 
Handsfree icon remains on.
A tone is emitted from the handset speaker when the headset is connected.
2.15 Volume Setting
The following modes have volume settings:  Talk mode, Handsfree Talk mode and 
headset.
During each mode, you can press the Up (▲) or Down (▼) keys to increase or 
decrease the volume.  As you increase/decrease the volume setting, the setting is 
displayed on the LCD from Level 1 to Level 6. After the volume is changed, the 
LCD shows the current volume setting for five seconds.
2.16 Ring Volume Setting
2.16.1 Ringer Tone/Volume Selection
When the Vo l u m e (soft key 1) key is pressed while in Standby, the handset 
switches to Ringer Volume Setting 
mode and the current setting is displayed 
on the LCD.
 Up
 Down 
						

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2.17 Ringer Mute
If the Volume Down key is pressed and held for two seconds while in Standby 
mode or Incoming Call mode, the handset sets the ringer mute on, turns on the 
Ringer Mute icon and stops the ringer.
To turn the Ringer Mute off, press and hold the Volume Down key for two 
seconds; ringer mute is turned off.
NOTE

❍The handset remains in Ringer Volume Setting mode for two seconds 
unless keys are pressed.  
❍You can use the handset to change the ringer volume while in 
Incoming Call mode.  The ringer volume does not appear on the 
display.
❍If Ringer Volume is off and the handset is on the charger while in 
Incoming Call mode, it rings Low, but does not vibrate.
❍If ringer mute is on, the handset does not ring nor does it vibrate.
❍Press the TALK key or Speaker key in Ring Volume Setting mode. The 
handset cancels the ringer volume setting and goes into Standby 
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Chapter 7Handset Feature Settings
SECTION 1  HANDSET FEATURES
The handset menu provides access to various features, which you can customize.  
These features include:
Contacts List - allows you to add and modify your contacts list.
Settings - allows you to adjust several handset settings such as menu timeout, 
LCD brightness, power save, audio equalizer and key lock.
Sounds - allows you to select a ring tone, turn vibrate and out of range setting 
on/off and enable/disable key tone.
Language - allows you to select one of three language settings (English, 
French or  Spanish).
Administrator Setting - allows you to register/de-register, change the pin code 
and scan the site for information about the handset.
Function Key Labels - allows you to assign a label to the function keys.
Key Lock - locks the keys after elapsed time period.
Virtual Function Key - allows you to assign function keys that display on the 
handset’s LCD.
Base Key Option - allows you to display a Desk and H/S key on the handset’s 
LCD.
IMPORTANT
The screens in this section are system-dependent and may not match your 
handset. 
						

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SECTION 2  MAIN MENU
The handset main menu provides access to the various features.  The features that 
are available from the Main menu,  allow you to modify various settings as well as 
access to administrative features.  
When you access the Main menu and select one of the menu items, the handset 
switches to Menu Setting mode.  
The handset stays in Menu Setting mode for one minute, unless a key is pressed. 
When Handset Cancel menu setting is activated or you press the Exit or the End 
Call key while in Menu Setting mode; the handset switches to Standby mode.
2.1 Accessing the Main Menu
To access the Main menu:
1. Press the Menu key while in Standby mode.  The menu list is displayed on 
the handset LCD.
2. Select the menu items by scrolling up (▲), down (▼),  left (◄) or right (►).  
Press the Select key to open the menu item.
3. Press Exit to go back to the previous screen or Standby mode.
IMPORTANT
The screens in this section are system-dependent and may not match your 
handset. 
						

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SECTION 3  MAIN MENU SELECTIONS
3.1 Contacts
The Contacts menu item allows you to add, edit, delete or dial your contact 
members.
Use the up/down keys to select the Contacts menu item.  Once the Contact menu 
is displayed, you can make the appropriate changes using the Select key.
3.1.1 List All Contacts
IMPORTANT
The screens in this section are system-dependent and may not match 
your handset.
Keys available for listing contacts include:
To select contacts:
up (
▲) / down (▼) - accesses the next 
contact in the list (forward/backward).
left (
◄) / right (►) - accesses the next five 
contacts in the list (forward/backward).
Select key - When the contact is selected, 
the details associated with the contact are 
listed
To edit contacts:
Delete key (Softkey 1) - deletes the contents 
of the selected contact.
Edit / Add key (Softkey 2) - edits the 
contents of the selected contact.  If the 
selected contact is empty, the softkey 
indicates Add.
To dial from the contact list:
Talk/Speaker key - dials the selected 
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3.1.2 Show Individual Contacts
Keys available for showing individual 
contact members include:
To select contacts:
up (
▲) / down (▼) - accesses the next 
contact in the list (forward/backward).
Back key - returns to the List screen.
To edit contacts:
Delete key (Softkey 1) - deletes the contents 
of the selected contact.
Edit / Add key (Softkey 2) - edits the 
contents of the selected contact.  If the 
selected contact is empty, the softkey 
indicates Add.
To dial from the contact list:
Talk/Speaker key - dials the selected 
contact.  
						

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3.1.3 Delete Contacts
Select the contact using the Select key.  Once the contact is selected, you 
can delete it. 
3.1.4 Edit/Add Contacts
To add a contact:
1. Enter the contact name.
2. Enter the contact number.
3. Save the contact.
Contact Name
If adding a new contact, enter the name you wish to assign to the contact.  If 
you are editing an existing contact, enter the name to access the contact.
A contact name is a maximum of eight characters.
Keys available for deleting a a contact  
include:
To delete contacts:
Yes key - deletes the contact from the list, 
emits a confirmation tone and returns the 
display to the previous screen.
No key - Does not delete the contact and 
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Keys available for editing/adding contact 
members include:
Back key - returns to the previous screen.
Next key - accesses the Number Edit 
screen.
123/abc key - toggles between numeric and 
alphabetic ‘keypad’.
123 - allows numeric input.
abc - allows alphabetic input.
Delete key - deletes a character.
Right/Left key - moves the cursor to the 
right or left one character.
Alphabetic Input:
Dial keys:
Dial 1 : @.-_&^?!(),\\/:;~=+1 
Dial 2 : abcABC2 
Dial 3 : defDEF3 
Dial 4 : ghiGHI4 
Dial 5 : jklJKL5 
Dial 6 : mnoMNO6 
Dial 7 : pqrsPQRS7 
Dial 8 : tuvTUV8 
Dial 9 : wxyzWXYZ9 
Dial 0 : 0 
Dial * : * 
Dial # : # 
Add:  Edit New
Edit:  Rename