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Binatone iDECT M3i - User Manual

Binatone iDECT M3i
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THIS EQUIPMENT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR MAKING
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE CALLS WHEN THE POWER
FAILS. ALTERNATIVE ARRANGEMENTS SHOULD BE
MADE FOR ACCESS TO DIAL EMERGENCY SERVICES.
Before operating this set,
please read these instructions carefully.
Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Tel: 0845 345 9677
**Please note that all calls are charged at local rate
Or visit our website: www.binatonetelecom.com
Binatone Helpline (for UK only)
USER GUIDE
Digital Cordless Telephone
with Answer Machine
M3i
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Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General Safety Precautions

General guidelines for safe operation, cleaning, and maintenance of the telephone equipment.

Battery and Power Safety

Instructions on using correct batteries, safe disposal, and handling charging components to prevent hazards.

Environmental and Usage Warnings

Warnings about using the phone in certain environments, during storms, or for specific purposes.

INSTALLING YOUR PHONE

Package Contents

Lists all items included in the phone package.

Connection and Conditions for Use

Explains connection to the line and factors affecting signal range.

Connecting the Base Station

Step-by-step guide on connecting the power and line cords to the base unit.

Installing and Charging the Batteries

Instructions for inserting and charging the handset batteries for the first time.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PHONE

Handset Overview

Identifies and explains the functions of the handset's keys and buttons.

Display Icons and Symbols

Explains the meaning of various icons displayed on the handset LCD screen.

Base Station Controls

Details the controls and LEDs on the base station for TAM functions.

Base Two Digit-LED Display Information

Explains the codes displayed on the base unit's two-digit LED indicator.

Menu Structure

Provides a diagram illustrating the phone's menu hierarchy and navigation.

Text and Digit Entry Table

Shows how to enter letters and numbers using the keypad for names or editing.

USING YOUR PHONE

Make a Call

Instructions on how to initiate calls via preparatory dialling, direct dialling, phonebook, or call list.

Answer a Call

How to answer an incoming call, including the auto-answer feature.

End a Call

Methods for terminating an active call, such as using the 'OFF' key or placing the handset on the base.

Handset Speakerphone

How to use the speakerphone function during a call.

Adjust Volume

How to change the earpiece and speaker volume levels.

Mute a Call

How to temporarily disable the microphone during a call.

Turn off Handset Ringer

How to silence the handset's ringer for incoming calls.

Turn on Keypad Lock

How to prevent accidental button presses by locking the keypad.

Redial Last Number

Instructions for redialing recent outgoing numbers from the redial list.

Store Redial Number to Phonebook

How to save a number from the redial list into the phonebook.

Delete Redial Number

How to remove a specific entry from the redial list.

Delete All Redial Entries

How to clear all numbers from the redial list.

Find the Handset

Procedure to locate a misplaced handset using the base station's paging function.

Make Internal Call

How to make calls between registered handsets for communication or conferencing.

Intercom Another Handset

How to initiate a direct call between two specific handsets.

Call All Handsets

How to ring all registered handsets simultaneously.

Transfer External Call

Procedure to move an ongoing external call to another handset.

Make 3-way Conference Call

How to set up a call involving one external party and two internal handsets.

PRIVATE PHONEBOOK

Add New Phonebook Entry

Step-by-step guide to saving new contact details with names and numbers.

Search Phonebook Entry

How to find a specific contact within the stored phonebook.

View Phonebook Entry

How to display the details of a selected phonebook entry.

PRIVATE PHONEBOOK

Edit Phonebook Entry

How to modify existing contact information in the phonebook.

Delete Phonebook Entry

How to remove a single contact from the phonebook.

Delete All Phonebook Entries

How to clear all entries from the phonebook at once.

Check Phonebook Usage

How to view the current number of stored entries and available space.

CALLER DISPLAY (NETWORK DEPENDENT)

View the Call List

How to access and review the list of incoming calls with caller information.

CALLER DISPLAY (NETWORK DEPENDENT)

Store Call List Number to Phonebook

How to save a number from the call list into the phonebook.

Delete Call List Entry

How to remove a specific call record from the call list.

Delete All Call List Entries

How to clear all entries from the call list.

PHONE SETTINGS

Date and Time Settings

How to configure the date and time formats and set the current date and time.

PHONE SETTINGS

Alarm Settings

How to set, activate, deactivate, and configure the alarm with snooze functionality.

PHONE SETTINGS

Handset Settings Overview

Settings for customizing handset behavior like ringtones, volume, and alert tones.

PHONE SETTINGS

Set Handset Language

How to select the display language for the handset.

Rename the Handset

How to change the name displayed on the handset.

Set Idle Screen Display

How to select what information (time or name) is shown on the idle screen.

Set Auto Answer

How to enable or disable automatic answering of incoming calls.

Base Ringer Settings

Settings related to the base station's ringer melody and volume.

PHONE SETTINGS

De-register Handset

Procedure to remove a handset from the base station, typically for faulty or lost units.

Change Dial Mode

How to switch between Tone (DTMF) and Pulse dialling modes.

Change Flash Recall Time

How to adjust the duration of the flash signal for PBX systems.

Change System PIN Code

How to set or change the PIN for system settings and unauthorized access.

PHONE SETTINGS

Register Handset

Instructions for registering new or replacement handsets to the base station.

Reset Phone Settings

How to restore the phone to its default factory settings, deleting personal configurations.

ANSWERING MACHINE

Turn Answering Machine On;Off

How to activate or deactivate the answering machine function via the handset.

Listen to Messages

How to play back recorded messages stored in the answering machine.

ANSWERING MACHINE

Delete All Answering Machine Messages

How to erase all recorded messages from the answering machine.

ANSWERING MACHINE

Record Memo

How to record a personal message for other users of the phone.

Set Answer Mode

How to choose between 'Answer & Record' and 'Answer Only' modes for call handling.

Set Incoming Message Recording Time

How to select the maximum duration for recording incoming messages.

Call Screening Overview

General explanation of how to listen to callers leaving messages without them knowing.

ANSWERING MACHINE

Set Answer Delay

How to configure the number of rings before the answering machine activates.

Screen Calls at Base

How to enable or disable call screening functionality on the base station speaker.

Screen Calls with Handset

How to use the handset for call screening and potentially pick up the call.

ANSWERING MACHINE

Change Compression Rate

How to select different quality levels for recording incoming messages.

Activate Remote Access

How to enable remote access to check messages or operate the answering machine.

Change Remote Access PIN

How to set or change the PIN required for remote access to the answering machine.

ANSWERING MACHINE

Access Answering Machine Remotely

Step-by-step guide on how to call and operate the answering machine remotely.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Basic Connection and Dialling Issues

Solutions for no dial tone, PBX connection problems, "SEARCHING" display, and blank display.

Answering Machine Troubleshooting

Resolving issues with message recording, remote operation, and call interruptions.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Product Compliance and Standards

Details product compliance with R&TTE, EMC, and Electrical Safety directives and standards.

Waste Disposal and Battery Notes

Information on proper disposal of electrical equipment and batteries according to regulations.

PRODUCT GUARANTEE

Guarantee Terms and Conditions

Outlines the 1-year guarantee against manufacturing defects and exclusions.

Returning Product for Replacement

Instructions on how to return the product to an Argos store for potential replacement.

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General Safety Precautions

General guidelines for safe operation, cleaning, and maintenance of the telephone equipment.

Battery and Power Safety

Instructions on using correct batteries, safe disposal, and handling charging components to prevent hazards.

Environmental and Usage Warnings

Warnings about using the phone in certain environments, during storms, or for specific purposes.

INSTALLING YOUR PHONE

Package Contents

Lists all items included in the phone package.

Connection and Conditions for Use

Explains connection to the line and factors affecting signal range.

Connecting the Base Station

Step-by-step guide on connecting the power and line cords to the base unit.

Installing and Charging the Batteries

Instructions for inserting and charging the handset batteries for the first time.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PHONE

Handset Overview

Identifies and explains the functions of the handset's keys and buttons.

Display Icons and Symbols

Explains the meaning of various icons displayed on the handset LCD screen.

Base Station Controls

Details the controls and LEDs on the base station for TAM functions.

Base Two Digit-LED Display Information

Explains the codes displayed on the base unit's two-digit LED indicator.

Menu Structure

Provides a diagram illustrating the phone's menu hierarchy and navigation.

Text and Digit Entry Table

Shows how to enter letters and numbers using the keypad for names or editing.

USING YOUR PHONE

Make a Call

Instructions on how to initiate calls via preparatory dialling, direct dialling, phonebook, or call list.

Answer a Call

How to answer an incoming call, including the auto-answer feature.

End a Call

Methods for terminating an active call, such as using the 'OFF' key or placing the handset on the base.

Handset Speakerphone

How to use the speakerphone function during a call.

Adjust Volume

How to change the earpiece and speaker volume levels.

Mute a Call

How to temporarily disable the microphone during a call.

Turn off Handset Ringer

How to silence the handset's ringer for incoming calls.

Turn on Keypad Lock

How to prevent accidental button presses by locking the keypad.

Redial Last Number

Instructions for redialing recent outgoing numbers from the redial list.

Store Redial Number to Phonebook

How to save a number from the redial list into the phonebook.

Delete Redial Number

How to remove a specific entry from the redial list.

Delete All Redial Entries

How to clear all numbers from the redial list.

Find the Handset

Procedure to locate a misplaced handset using the base station's paging function.

Make Internal Call

How to make calls between registered handsets for communication or conferencing.

Intercom Another Handset

How to initiate a direct call between two specific handsets.

Call All Handsets

How to ring all registered handsets simultaneously.

Transfer External Call

Procedure to move an ongoing external call to another handset.

Make 3-way Conference Call

How to set up a call involving one external party and two internal handsets.

PRIVATE PHONEBOOK

Add New Phonebook Entry

Step-by-step guide to saving new contact details with names and numbers.

Search Phonebook Entry

How to find a specific contact within the stored phonebook.

View Phonebook Entry

How to display the details of a selected phonebook entry.

PRIVATE PHONEBOOK

Edit Phonebook Entry

How to modify existing contact information in the phonebook.

Delete Phonebook Entry

How to remove a single contact from the phonebook.

Delete All Phonebook Entries

How to clear all entries from the phonebook at once.

Check Phonebook Usage

How to view the current number of stored entries and available space.

CALLER DISPLAY (NETWORK DEPENDENT)

View the Call List

How to access and review the list of incoming calls with caller information.

CALLER DISPLAY (NETWORK DEPENDENT)

Store Call List Number to Phonebook

How to save a number from the call list into the phonebook.

Delete Call List Entry

How to remove a specific call record from the call list.

Delete All Call List Entries

How to clear all entries from the call list.

PHONE SETTINGS

Date and Time Settings

How to configure the date and time formats and set the current date and time.

PHONE SETTINGS

Alarm Settings

How to set, activate, deactivate, and configure the alarm with snooze functionality.

PHONE SETTINGS

Handset Settings Overview

Settings for customizing handset behavior like ringtones, volume, and alert tones.

PHONE SETTINGS

Set Handset Language

How to select the display language for the handset.

Rename the Handset

How to change the name displayed on the handset.

Set Idle Screen Display

How to select what information (time or name) is shown on the idle screen.

Set Auto Answer

How to enable or disable automatic answering of incoming calls.

Base Ringer Settings

Settings related to the base station's ringer melody and volume.

PHONE SETTINGS

De-register Handset

Procedure to remove a handset from the base station, typically for faulty or lost units.

Change Dial Mode

How to switch between Tone (DTMF) and Pulse dialling modes.

Change Flash Recall Time

How to adjust the duration of the flash signal for PBX systems.

Change System PIN Code

How to set or change the PIN for system settings and unauthorized access.

PHONE SETTINGS

Register Handset

Instructions for registering new or replacement handsets to the base station.

Reset Phone Settings

How to restore the phone to its default factory settings, deleting personal configurations.

ANSWERING MACHINE

Turn Answering Machine On;Off

How to activate or deactivate the answering machine function via the handset.

Listen to Messages

How to play back recorded messages stored in the answering machine.

ANSWERING MACHINE

Delete All Answering Machine Messages

How to erase all recorded messages from the answering machine.

ANSWERING MACHINE

Record Memo

How to record a personal message for other users of the phone.

Set Answer Mode

How to choose between 'Answer & Record' and 'Answer Only' modes for call handling.

Set Incoming Message Recording Time

How to select the maximum duration for recording incoming messages.

Call Screening Overview

General explanation of how to listen to callers leaving messages without them knowing.

ANSWERING MACHINE

Set Answer Delay

How to configure the number of rings before the answering machine activates.

Screen Calls at Base

How to enable or disable call screening functionality on the base station speaker.

Screen Calls with Handset

How to use the handset for call screening and potentially pick up the call.

ANSWERING MACHINE

Change Compression Rate

How to select different quality levels for recording incoming messages.

Activate Remote Access

How to enable remote access to check messages or operate the answering machine.

Change Remote Access PIN

How to set or change the PIN required for remote access to the answering machine.

ANSWERING MACHINE

Access Answering Machine Remotely

Step-by-step guide on how to call and operate the answering machine remotely.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Basic Connection and Dialling Issues

Solutions for no dial tone, PBX connection problems, "SEARCHING" display, and blank display.

Answering Machine Troubleshooting

Resolving issues with message recording, remote operation, and call interruptions.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Product Compliance and Standards

Details product compliance with R&TTE, EMC, and Electrical Safety directives and standards.

Waste Disposal and Battery Notes

Information on proper disposal of electrical equipment and batteries according to regulations.

PRODUCT GUARANTEE

Guarantee Terms and Conditions

Outlines the 1-year guarantee against manufacturing defects and exclusions.

Returning Product for Replacement

Instructions on how to return the product to an Argos store for potential replacement.

Binatone iDECT M3i Specifications

General IconGeneral
Battery LifeUp to 10 hours talk time
GAP CompatibleYes
Caller IDYes
Ringer Volume ControlYes
SpeakerphoneYes
Call WaitingYes
TypeDECT Cordless Phone
Standby TimeUp to 100 hours
Phonebook Capacity50 contacts
Ringtones10
RangeUp to 300 meters outdoors
Handsets1
IntercomYes
Base UnitYes
Power SourceMains

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