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BeoCom 5

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Page 3: ...ow to use this Guide The following examples show what a key or status display looks like in an instruction sequence Examples of keys on the handset The wheel The key in the middle of the wheel The hook key which starts and ends a call The digit keys The handset display If you have chosen to use two phone lines the display indicates the line currently in use with the watermarks 1 or 2 An arrow indi...

Page 4: ... time to tell us about your experiences with your Bang Olufsen product Anything which you consider important positive or negative may help us in our efforts to refine our products Thank you To contact us visit our web site on www bang olufsen com or write to Bang Olufsen a s BeoCare Peter Bangs Vej 15 DK 7600 Struer or fax Bang Olufsen BeoCare 45 9785 3911 Technical specifications features and the...

Page 5: ...d out how to enter edit and delete names and numbers in the Phonebook store numbers from the Calls list delete the content of the Calls list 1 call and store extension numbers and adjust the volume level of some Bang Olufsen audio or video products This chapter also provides an overview of the Settings menu Find out for example how to register a handset to a base set the time and date and select s...

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Page 7: ...e time and date Set the handset for use with one or two lines Placement surroundings and cleaning 20 Quick Start When getting started follow this procedure 1 Connect the charger or the Speaker Phone to the power outlet as described in the charger s or Speaker Phone s Guides 2 Charge the handset battery 3 Connect the BeoLine 2 base as described in the BeoLine 2 base Guide 4 Register the handset to ...

Page 8: ...stration of the handset About charging The charger or Speaker Phone must be connected to the power outlet It takes approximately four hours to fully charge the battery The maximum talk time is up to 12 hours The maximum standby time is up to 100 hours Get started 8 The handset controls the battery charging so you can always place the handset in the charger or Speaker Phone after use even if the ba...

Page 9: ...isplay and a sound signal To display the battery status Press while the handset is in standby Turn the wheel until Battery status is highlighted and press OK The current charge level appears in the display The battery symbol indicates a battery status of 0 10 25 50 75 or 100 depending on how much of the symbol that is filled out OK Battery status OK 9 Battery status ...

Page 10: ...rs when you have seen the calls and the call information is moved to the Calls list 3 new calls appears in the display Press OK to see the number time and date of the latest call If the name is stored in the Phonebook this name and the number type 1 are shown instead of the number If you have two phone lines you can also see which phone line the call was received on as a watermark in the backgroun...

Page 11: ...ore them Messages in idle mode The handset is not registered to a base Press OK to start the first time setup procedure There is no contact between the base and the handset There is no connection between the base and the phone line This alert is only available if you use the handset with a BeoLine 2 or a BeoLine base The battery needs to be recharged The clock has not been set in the system Press ...

Page 12: ...ess and hold to exit a function Turn the wheel to enter the Phonebook and search in Phonebook Calls list and the phone s menu system During a call turn the wheel to adjust the volume L1 L2 Press L1 or L2 to select phone line before or during calls If you have only one phone line store a favourite number on each button HOLD Place a call on hold if you have two phone lines or switch the microphone o...

Page 13: ...ndset indication of unanswered calls Refer to Preference settings on page 54 for more information Display and keypad backlight Backlight on the handset When the handset is in sleep mode all backlight is off During operation all backlight is fully on During normal calls all backlight is dimmed During hands free calls when the handset is placed in the Speaker Phone and charging all backlight is redu...

Page 14: ...first The functional operations will then be limited to match the operations of the oldest handset registered Disconnect the base from the mains for at least two seconds and then reconnect it The indicator light flashes and the base is open for registration for five minutes When your base is open for registration follow the procedure on the following page The BeoLine 2 base You cannot use a BeoLin...

Page 15: ...peat the procedure If the numbers match press to register the handset to the base If the base prompts you for a pincode enter the pincode and press OK The display tells you when registration is complete You can now give the handset a colour as described on page 16 For more information about how to handle place and connect a BeoLine 2 base refer to the Guide enclosed with the base To open the BeoLi...

Page 16: ... the wheel to highlight a colour Press OK to store the setting Press OK to continue first time setup and name the handset Get started With this handset you can assign a colour theme to the handset display for example so you can recognise in which room it is placed or which person uses it most frequently The functions described on these pages are also accessible via the Settings menu Refer to Prefe...

Page 17: ...name is complete turn the wheel to move the cursor to the symbol store appears in the display Press OK to store the name You can now set the time and date You can name the handset for example after the room in which it is placed or after the person who uses it most frequently If you register a previously named handset to the base this name appears in the display when registration is complete To us...

Page 18: ...h to skip this step Turn the wheel to select a time format and press OK Set the hour and minute by turning the wheel and pressing OK Set the day month and year by turning the wheel and pressing OK You can now select the number of phone lines you wish to use When the handset is in idle mode and there are no new calls the clock is shown in the display The clock can be displayed in two ways either wi...

Page 19: ...ter more handsets 2 Press OK if you have more handsets to register The base is automatically opened for registration If you do not have more handsets press The registration is now complete and the base is closed for registration Phone lines 1 2 OK Register more handsets OK Base is open for registration 19 1 This menu step is only available if you use the handset with a BeoLine 2 If you use other b...

Page 20: ...arging contacts touching metal or greasy parts Clean the handset Clean your handset with a soft damp cloth with a few drops of mild detergent added To clean the charging contacts of charger Speaker Phone and handset and only these parts use a cotton swab and isopropyl alcohol Do not use isopropyl alcohol to clean any other part of the charger Speaker Phone or handset 20 ...

Page 21: ...me and the microphone 25 Use the optional BeoCom 5 Speaker Phone 26 Store a number after a call 27 Search the Phonebook and make a call 29 Use the Calls list 30 Store and call a favourite number 32 This chapter instructs you in the daily use of the handset such as making and answering calls storing a number in the Phonebook after a call and using the Calls list 21 ...

Page 22: ...ime is shown and if the name is stored in the Phonebook this is shown as well Press to end the call Alternatively place the handset in the charger To answer a call Press to answer the call Press to end a call Alternatively place the handset in the charger To mute a handset s ringing Press to mute the ringing signal for the incoming call Daily use If you have two phone lines and select a primary li...

Page 23: ... main menu Lock keypad is highlighted Press to lock the keypad To unlock the handset keypad Press and hold to display Unlock keypad Press OK immediately after to unlock the keypad You can also lock the handset key pad by pressing and holding when the handset is in idle mode You can set the handset to lock auto matically when not in use You activate and deactivate this function via the Settings men...

Page 24: ...andset ringer Press to bring up the main menu Turn the wheel to highlight Silence and press OK A watermark icon appears in the display To reactivate the handset ringer Press to bring up the main menu Turn the wheel to highlight Silence off and press OK The watermark icon disappears and Silence off appears briefly in the display You can also silence and reactivate the handset ringer by pressing and...

Page 25: ...rs in the display and the handset beeps with short intervals until the microphone is switched back on To switch on the microphone press OK twice A selected volume setting with the exception of the two highest settings applies to all subsequent calls until the next time you adjust the volume If you have switched off the microphone and then put a call on hold the microphone is switched on again when...

Page 26: ...e like Put the handset in the Speaker Phone as shown on the illustration and operate the handset as usual When the handset is placed in the Speaker Phone and you have switched off the microphone the handset beeps at short intervals until the microphone is switched back on For more information about the microphone refer to Volume and the microphone on page 25 You can disconnect the Speaker Phone fr...

Page 27: ...appears in the display Turn the wheel to select the letters for the name and press OK to store the selected letter Both upper and lower case letters symbols and numbers are available 3 Turn the wheel to move the cursor to the symbol store appears in the display Press to store the name The display prompts you to select a number type 1 Turn the wheel to select either home mobile or work and press OK...

Page 28: ... the display Turn the wheel to select the name and press OK to be able to select a number type Turn the wheel to select a number type and press OK to store it Daily use Useful hints to make Phonebook entries easier to find When entering couples names put first names in alphabetical order When entering names of colleagues put the company name first When entering the names of childrens friends start...

Page 29: ...e and press OK 2 If you have two phone lines the current line for outgoing calls is indicated in the display If you wish to use another line press the appropriate line key at any level of the Phonebook Press to make a call Names longer than the display width are truncated Pausing at a long name causes the name to slide sideways so that the whole name is shown 1 Number types are only available if y...

Page 30: ...to make the call If there is more than one number type stored with a name the display prompts you to select a number type instead 1 Turn the wheel to select a number type and press OK to make the call Daily use You can call the number or name shown in the display directly by pressing from all levels of the Calls list If you have selected a primary line as described on page 40 the Calls list shows ...

Page 31: ...s list directly in the Phonebook Refer to Store numbers from the Calls list on page 48 for more information The Caller ID function requires a Caller ID subscription with your service provider Even if you subscribe to Caller ID caller information may still be unavailable for a particular call The following are examples of information that may appear in the display during an incoming call Anonymous ...

Page 32: ...names stored in the Phonebook Press OK to be able to search through names beginning with the letter you selected Turn the wheel to highlight the desired name and press OK Turn the wheel to select a number type 2 and press OK to store Call a favourite number Press L 1 or L 2 depending on which favourite number you wish to call then press Daily use L 1 or L 2 OK OK OK OK OK OK OK 32 1 If you have no...

Page 33: ...he wheel to highlight Settings and press OK Turn the wheel to highlight Favourites and press OK Turn the wheel to highlight L 1 or L 2 and press OK Turn the wheel to highlight Remove and press OK to remove the favourite OK OK OK OK 33 ...

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Page 35: ...to four calls two on each line at the same time Another advantage of the two line system is the freedom to dedicate each line to a specific purpose for example if you wish to keep private calls and work related calls separate This is done by choosing a primary line Choosing a primary line also allows you to keep separate Calls lists This chapter tells you how to switch between calls place them on ...

Page 36: ... this step Answer the incoming call on line 2 Press to end the active call You can then press the appropriate line key to resume the call on hold 2 line use John Smith work 0 35 David Jones 5551212 CALLING HOLD John Smith work ON HOLD David Jones 5551212 CALLING L 2 L 1 36 Note that if you have an active call and switch to the non active line without placing the active call on hold first the activ...

Page 37: ...coming call Otherwise press to put the first call on hold and answer the incoming call The call established first always appears at the top of the display In some cases you might have to press R FLASH instead of OK Press to switch between calls Press to end a call John Smith home 0 35 David Jones work Answer OK John Smith David Jones R FLASH 37 Placing a call on hold in this manner requires that y...

Page 38: ...lit the calls in a conference To end a single call in a conference Press the line key for the line you wish to continue the call on To end a conference call Press to end a conference call 2 line use John Smith 0 35 David Jones ON HOLD OK Conference OK John Smith 0 40 David Jones L 1 or L 2 HOLD 38 Note that external parties in a conference call will hear each other only faintly if they are located...

Page 39: ... Call by dialling the number When the third party answers the call press to establish the Three Party Call Press to end the call completely R FLASH John Smith 0 9 R FLASH John Smith 98765432 2 26 39 To combine calls on the same line you must have a subscription to your service provider s Three Party Call service for that line If you choose to make a Three Party Call part of a larger conference cal...

Page 40: ...ered calls will only inform you of calls received on the primary line To choose a primary line Press to bring up the main menu Turn the wheel to highlight Settings and press OK Turn the wheel to highlight Primary line and press OK Turn the wheel to select Line 1 Line 2 or None Press to store the setting 2 line use OK Settings OK Primary line OK Line 2 OK 40 If you choose not to have a primary line...

Page 41: ... 50 Preference settings 54 This chapter tells you how to use the more advanced functions of the handset functions which though you may not need them as often make the phone most useful and enjoyable Find out for example how to edit entries in the Phonebook store numbers from the Calls list and adjust the volume level of Bang Olufsen audio or video products Many handset functions can be activated a...

Page 42: ...3 To include digits press the number keys Turn the wheel to move the cursor to the symbol store appears in the display Press to store the name The display prompts you to select a number type 1 Turn the wheel to select either home mobile or work and press OK to store it Advanced operations 0 9 OK 98765432 Store number OK 98765432 New name OK ABCDEFGHIJ OK D abcdefghijkl 0 9 David Jones store OK Dav...

Page 43: ...select a number type and press OK to store it To select a primary number for a name in the Phonebook When you have selected a name in the Phonebook turn the wheel to highlight the number type you wish to have as the primary number for the selected name and press OK Turn the wheel to higlight Primary and press OK to store 98765432 Add to name OK OK David Jones OK David Jones home work OK David Jone...

Page 44: ... David Jones mobile OK David Jones mobile Delete OK 44 Provided you use the handset with the BeoLine 2 base or the BeoLine base selecting Delete only deletes the number home mobile or work that you have selected Other numbers stored with the same name are not affected nor is the name itself If however there is only one number stored with a name deleting this number also deletes the name You can al...

Page 45: ...ry line you are asked to select which Calls list you wish to delete Turn the wheel to select Line 1 or Line 2 and press OK Delete appears in the display Press OK to delete the content of the list 2 OK Delete Calls list OK Line 1 OK Delete OK 45 If you have set your handset to personal as described on page 61 deleting the content of a list only applies to the handset If you have set the handset to ...

Page 46: ... the digit Enter a digit to replace the one you deleted Repeat the above three steps for each digit you wish to edit Press OK when you are done editing the number and turn the wheel to highlight a number type Press to store Advanced operations OK David Jones home OK Call Edit OK 98768432 98768 432 C 0 9 98765432 OK OK 46 The menu sequences on these two pages are only available if you use a BeoLine...

Page 47: ...or the name Press to store the selected letter or press to delete letters Finish editing the name Turn the wheel to move the cursor to the symbol and press OK to store the name OK OK David Jones Rename OK David Jones abcdefghijkl OK C David Jones store OK 47 Pressing OK when in the spelling line is highlighted switches between upper and lower case letters if you use a BeoLine 2 or a BeoLine base ...

Page 48: ...ers for the name and press OK to store the selected character Turn the wheel to move the cursor to the symbol and press OK to store the name Turn the wheel to select the number type 2 and press OK to store the entry Advanced operations L 1 or L 2 76543210 OK 76543210 Call Store number OK OK enter name 76543210 ABCDEFGHIJ OK store OK work OK 48 Pressing OK when in the spelling line is highlighted s...

Page 49: ...il the desired system type appears in the display Turn the wheel to turn the volume up or down A V Audio A V Video A V Link audio A V Link video Link video 49 While the phone is ringing you can adjust the volume of a Bang Olufsen product without pressing the AV button first Simply turn the wheel The product must however be the same one on which you last adjusted the volume with the handset 3 If AV...

Page 50: ...nsion number in the Phonebook You can then call the number from the Phonebook To call an extension number directly Enter the main phone number Press OK to be able to insert a pause turn the wheel to highlight Insert pause and press OK Enter the extension number Press to call the number and press OK to continue after the pause Press to end the call Advanced operations 0 9 OK Insert pause OK 0 9 OK ...

Page 51: ...o insert a pause Turn the wheel to highlight Insert pause and press OK Enter the extension number Press twice to store the entry You can now give the number a name and type as described on page 42 0 9 98765432 OK 98765432 Store number 98765432 Insert pause OK 98765432 0 9 98765432 123 OK OK 51 ...

Page 52: ...ly one number type stored with a name the display prompts you to make the call Otherwise turn the wheel to select a number type and press OK If you have two phone lines the current line for outgoing calls is indicated in the display If you wish to use another line press the appropriate line key at any level of the Phonebook Press to make a call The main number is dialled The display prompts you to...

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Page 54: ...menu Turn the wheel to select the settings and press OK to store Advanced operations OK Settings OK Time and date OK Time and date Time Date Time format Clock display Time OK OK 54 If you want to register more hand sets to a base and one or more of these handsets are BeoCom 6000 or BeoCom 2 the oldest handset should be registered first The functional operations will then be limited to match the op...

Page 55: ...ns are 12 and 24 Clock display lets you select the clock display style as shown on page 18 Favourites When you have only one line you can set and remove two favourite numbers for the buttons L 1 and L 2 The L 1 and L 2 menus contain two settings Add Change lets you add or change a favourite number Remove lets you delete a favourite number Handset The Handset menu contains four sub menus Colour all...

Page 56: ...fer to Adjust volume level on audio video products on page 49 Battery alert Alerts you audibly when the handset battery requires charging Options are On Off and Timed off If you select Timed off you can then use the wheel to set a daily time period during which the battery alert will not occur for example at night Auto off hook Switch Auto off hook to On if you want to answer a call as soon as you...

Page 57: ...r Customized 3 The correct flash time depends on how you have connected your phone The milli seconds of a highlighted setting are shown after a few seconds For more information about the Flash time services available and how to use them contact your local service provider 57 Regarding area codes Phone companies have different requirements regarding how to make local calls The settings you choose i...

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Page 59: ...stem All the handsets can receive external calls also during internal calls between handsets However an internal call cannot be put on hold Handsets in the system are numbered 1 8 and can be named as well You may wish to keep private calls and work related calls separate in a system This is done by choosing a primary line Choosing a primary line also allows you to keep separate Calls lists Refer t...

Page 60: ...call To call all handsets Press to make an internal call Press to call all handsets To end a call Press to end a call System use with several handsets INT 1 8 3 Kitchen INT 60 The phone system allows one internal call and one or two external calls to take place at the same time depending on whether you use one or two lines Otherwise a maximum of four handsets can be active at the same time You can...

Page 61: ...ess OK to store the settings OK Settings OK Handset OK Handset type OK Common OK 61 Each handset is initially set up as common This means that the Phonebook and Calls list are both updated by the base and shared with other handsets in the system If you want an independent Phonebook and Calls list in an individual handset make the handset personal instead If you have a phone system with one or more...

Page 62: ...ternal call is answered 1 The display prompts you to transfer the call Press to enter your choice Retrieve the external call if the internal call is not answered Press OK or to retrieve the external call on hold INT 1 8 3 Living Room Transfer OK Retrieve OK 62 If you have an active call and another handset elsewhere in the system breaks in on the line your handset emits a single short beep to noti...

Page 63: ...through the internal listing of handsets and press to make the call If the internal call cannot be made you will hear a busy signal If the internal call is answered Turn the wheel to select Conference and press OK to start the conference call Press to end the conference call Retrieve the external call if the internal call is not answered Press OK or to retrieve the external call on hold Conference...

Page 64: ...ime format Clock display Favourites 3 L1 L2 Handset Colour Enter Change name Register Handset type Phonebook Primary line 4 Auto lock AV Battery alert Auto off hook News indicator Area Codes Dial Area code 1 5 Area code 10 Language Base Remove handset Open base Change pincode Phone lines Flash time 64 Standard version US version 1 This menu is only available when you have two phone lines and a pri...

Page 65: ...ses than BeoLine 2 You can use the BeoLine 2 base with different Bang Olufsen handsets Note however that there might be some limitations in function if you use BeoLine 2 with other handsets than BeoCom 5 BeoCom 5 compatibility with Bang Olufsen bases Full function One line only if the handset is in a system which also includes BeoCom 6000 MKII or BeoCom 2 MKII handsets One line only Limited functi...

Page 66: ...ue measured for DECT was 0 043 mW g and for DECT 6 0 0 015 mW g The phone is intended for use on the public analogue network It supports Caller ID provided you have the proper subscription with your service provider Not all supplementary services offered by the different service providers are available in all countries The phone can only be expected to function in the country for which it was manu...

Page 67: ...t 45 Store numbers from the Calls list 48 Use the Calls list 30 Calls 2 line conference call 38 Call and store extension numbers in the Phonebook 50 Call another handset 60 Call from the Calls list 30 Conference call on one line Three Party Call 39 Make and answer calls 22 Make an internal conference call 63 New Calls list 10 Search the Phonebook and make a call 29 Store a number after a call 27 S...

Page 68: ... and number in the Phonebook 42 Select a primary number for a name in the Phonebook 43 Extension numbers Call and store extension numbers in the Phonebook 50 Favourites Call a favourite number 32 Remove a favourite number 33 Store a favourite number 32 The Favourites menu 55 Handset Call another handset 60 Charge the handset battery 8 Choose a colour for the handset 16 Display and keypad backlight...

Page 69: ...number for a name in the Phonebook 43 Select phonebook layout 56 Store a number after a call 27 Store numbers from the Calls list 48 PIN code Change the base PIN code 57 Placement Placement and surroundings 20 Redial Call from the Calls list 30 Delete a specific number from the list 31 Delete the content of the Calls list 45 See call information for a selected outgoing call 31 Store numbers from t...

Page 70: ...The Battery alert menu 56 The Favourites menu 55 The Flash Time menu 57 The Handset menu 55 The Language menu 57 The News Indicator menu 56 The Phone lines menu 57 The Primary line menu 56 The Ringer menu 55 The Time and date menu 55 Volume and the microphone 25 Speaker Phone Use the optional Speaker Phone 26 Switchboard Call and store extension numbers in the Phonebook 50 The Flash Time menu 57 S...

Page 71: ...ctrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas CAUTION Users should not attempt to make such connections them selves but should contact the appro priate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Numbe...

Page 72: ...osure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This device complies with FCC SAR limit of 1 6mW g The maximum SAR value measured was 0 26mW g This device must not be co located or operat ing in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limi...

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Page 74: ...tribute to the prudent and rational use of natural resources Collecting elec trical and electronic equipment batteries and waste prevents the potential con tamination of nature with the hazardous substances which may be present in electrical and elec tronic products and equipment Your Bang Olufsen retailer will advise you of the correct way of disposal in your country Waste Electrical and Electron...

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