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29 April 2015 / Ver. I
Configuration Manual
Ascom d81 DECT Handset
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5. Handset Configuration
5.30.3 Create Custom Sound as Ring Signal
The handset can play customized ring signals. The ring signals must first be customized
before it can be selectable in 5.30.2 Set Ring Signal.
NOTE: Custom sounds can also be used as message alerts. It is recommended to not use
same sounds as ring signals and message alerts to distinguish them from each other.
For more information how to use custom sound as message alert, see
5.31.1
Configure Message Alerts with Beep Codes on page 44.
1 Select Settings > Custom Sounds > Custom Sound X (where X represents 1 - 10).
2 Set the following parameters:
• Label - The name of the custom sound (required). The name is visible when
selecting the custom sound as ring signal later on.
• Melody - The text string represents a non-polyphonic sound. By default, examples
of melodies text string are set for Custom Sound 1 - 7. See also
Appendix A.
Programming Custom Sound on page 73.
• Beat - The tempo in beats per minute to be used when playing the sound.
• Style - The ratio of note to rest period to be used when playing the sound.
• Instrument - The instrument to be used when playing the sound.
3 Select which custom sound to be used as ring signal by following the instructions in
5.30.2 Set Ring Signal.
5.31 Message Settings
The way incoming messages are indicated and displayed in handset can be configured. The
parameters can be found at:
Connection > In Charger
• Show and indicate incoming messages (while charging)
Determines how incoming messages are displayed and indicated when the handset is
placed in a charger. If this parameter is set to No, the message alert is muted and only
the New message icon is displayed. The messages is stored as unread messages in the
Messaging Inbox.
NOTE: All incoming messages are affected by this setting; that is PTT invitation received
as message, and all other messages regardless of priority.
Settings > Sound and Alerts
• Vibrating alert
Determines if the handset vibrates when receiving incoming calls and messages.
• Message alert
Determines the message sound for incoming messages. A predefined melody (Message
1 - Message 7) or a beep code that represents a certain sound can be selected. For more
information on how to configure sounds with beep codes, see
5.31.1 Configure Message
Alerts with Beep Codes on page 44.
• Message alert during call
Determines if a message alert should be played when receiving a message during a call.
• Message volume
Determines the message volume for incoming messages. By default, the message
volume is the same as the volume of the ring signal. A different message volume can be
set with this parameter. The parameter may also be set to "Silent" to mute the message
volume completely.