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Using your phone

End a call

During a call connection, press 

F

 to 

end the call.
OR
Put the handset on the base to end 
the call.

Adjust earpiece and handsfree 
volume

There are 5 volume levels (VOLUME 1 
to VOLUME 5) to choose from for the 
earpiece and handsfree volume.
During a call:
Press 

(

 or 

)

 to select volume 1-5. 

The current setting is shown on-
screen. When you end the call, the 
setting will remain at the last selected 
level.

Mute a call

You can talk to someone nearby 
without letting the caller hear you.
During a call:
Press 

 to mute the microphone and 

MUTED

 will display on the screen. Your 

caller cannot hear you. Press 

 

again to unmute the microphone.

To turn the ringer off

In idle, press 

and hold

 

#

 to turn off 

the handset ringer. The 

 icon is 

displayed on the screen.

Turn on the keypad lock

In idle, press 

and hold

 

*

 to turn on 

the keypad lock. The 

 icon is 

displayed on the screen.

Redial the last number

You can redial up to 5 of the last 
numbers called. If you have stored a 
name in the phonebook to go with the 
number, the name will be displayed 
instead. The most recent number 
dialled will display at the top of the 
redial list.

Redial a number from the redial 
list

1. In idle mode, press 

)

 to access the 

redial list.
If redial entry is shown with a name, 
press 

#

 to view the number.

2. Press 

(

 or 

)

 to browse the redial 

list.

Summary of Contents for 8850 TRIPLE

Page 1: ...telephone has been designed for ease of use Please read the instructions and keep it handy for future reference If you have any problems with your phone refer to the Help section of this User Guide Th...

Page 2: ...TANTYouneedtosubscribeto Telstra sCallingNumberDisplayservice tobeabletoseethecaller snumberor namewhencalled orinthecalllist See page29formoredetails IMPORTANT This equipment requires electricity to...

Page 3: ...ON LINE 1300 369 193 OR CONTACT US BY EMAIL AT tcpsupport_au vtech com Hearing Aid Please note that the Telstra 8850 works by sending radio signals between the base and handset These signals may inter...

Page 4: ...lling 22 Call from the phonebook 22 Call from the call list 22 Call from the redial list 22 Call timer 22 Answer a call 22 End a call 23 Adjust earpiece and handsfree volume 23 Mute a call 23 To turn...

Page 5: ...elstra Home Messages 101 or MessageBank 31 To call Telstra Home Messages 101 or MessageBank 31 Call Waiting 31 3 Way Chat 31 Phone settings 32 Date and time settings 32 Change the date format 32 Chang...

Page 6: ...e settings 43 Set the answer mode 43 Record your own outgoing message OGM 43 Playback and delete the outgoing message OGM 44 Set the answer delay 45 Set the recording time of incoming message 45 Turn...

Page 7: ...h tub kitchen sink swimming pool orinhumidareas 5 Donotoverloadwalloutletsand extensioncordsasthiscanresult intherisk offireorelectricshock 6 Unplugthisproductfromthe walloutletandcontactTechHelp on 1...

Page 8: ...The manufacturerwillnot beheld liablefordamage arisingfrom such non compliance 11 Use only the AC power adaptors suppliedwiththisproduct PleasecontactTecHelpon 1300 369193 for replacement adaptors 12...

Page 9: ...o signals between the handset and base The strength of the signal depends on where you locate the base Putting it as high as possible ensures the best signal The maximum range between the base station...

Page 10: ...tra 8850 in the bathroom or other humid areas IMPORTANT The base station must be plugged into the mains power socket at all times Do not connect the telephone line until the handset is fully charged O...

Page 11: ...ours a day The batteries and handset may become warm during charging however this is normal Setting up for multiple packs If you have purchased a Telstra 8850 multiple pack you will need to prepare ad...

Page 12: ...date and time manually Set date and time manually 1 Press then or to select HS SETTINGS 2 Press then or to select DATE TIME 3 Press then or to select SET TIME or SET DATE 4 Press Then use the keypad...

Page 13: ...During a call Press to increase the volume When ringing Press to increase the ringer volume 3 RIGHT SOFT KEY CLEAR BACK MUTE INTERCOM In main menu mode Press to return to idle screen In sub menu mode...

Page 14: ...ld to power on the handset 5 REDIAL LIST DOWN In idle mode Press to access the redial list In menu mode Press to scroll down the menu items In Phonebook list Redial list Call List Press to scroll down...

Page 15: ...to turn on off the speakerphone In Idle mode predialling mode Redial list Call List Phonebook entry Press to make a call with speakerphone During ringing Press to answer a call with speakerphone 11 T...

Page 16: ...base to page your handset The handset will ring for approximately 60 seconds 5 7 Segment LED DISPLAY Note New voice messages will not be deleted When answering machine is OFF 00 Steady No voice messag...

Page 17: ...turn off the answering machine 10 CHARGING CRADLE XX Flashing XX alternatively with Time is not set and there are XX new voice messages received where XX is from 01 to 59 Flashing only Time is not se...

Page 18: ...ree is being used Indicates that the ringer is switched off Steady when an alarm is set Flashes when the alarm sounds Indicates that the keypad is locked Indicates when the batteries are fully charged...

Page 19: ...urrent action if applicable Press the S RIGHT SOFT KEY beneath this symbol to clear a character or stop the alarm if applicable press to mute unmute during a call Indicates when you have new messages...

Page 20: ...S Settings Registration Default Ans Machine Sub Menu Review Calls List Under a selected Calls List entry ADD TO PB DELETE DELETE ALL DETAILS Review Phonebook List Under a phonebook entry ADD VIEW EDIT...

Page 21: ...name editing and renaming handset Number editing Forphonenumberediting date time editing Number of presses Key 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 1 space 1 1 2 A B C 2 2 3 D E F 3 3 4 G H I 4 4...

Page 22: ...all List entry Press Nor Qto dial out to the selected Call List entry Alternatively press then or to access the Call List from the main menu Call from the redial list Press to access the redial list t...

Page 23: ...ED will display on the screen Your caller cannot hear you Press again to unmute the microphone To turn the ringer off In idle press and hold to turn off the handset ringer The icon is displayed on the...

Page 24: ...ngthemelodylist 8 Press to confirm Delete a redial number 1 In idle mode press to access the redial list If redial entry is shown with a name press to view the number 2 Press or to browse the redial l...

Page 25: ...l Call all handsets 1 In idle mode press and all registered handsets will display 2 Press 9to ring to all registered handsets 3 The first handset to answer will intercom with the calling handset Trans...

Page 26: ...onversation and no network subscription is required During an external call 1 Press then or to select INTERCOM 2 Press to select the second handset with which to connect via intercom If you have more...

Page 27: ...select the desired ringtone for your phonebook entry 6 Press to store the phonebook entry Search a phonebook entry In idle 1 Press P to access the phonebook 2 Press the relevant keypad button e g for...

Page 28: ...then press to confirm Delete a phonebook entry In idle 1 Press P to access the phonebook 2 Press or to select the desired phonebook entry 3 Press then or to select DELETE 4 Press to confirm Delete th...

Page 29: ...all List with the latest call placed at the top of the list When the call list is full the oldest call will be replaced by a new call An unanswered call which has not been read is marked with a at the...

Page 30: ...L LIST Then press 2 Press then or to select DELETE ALL 3 Press to confirm 4 Press to re confirm View the details of the call list entry 1 Press to access the call list OR Press then or to select CALL...

Page 31: ...ou to the new caller so you can answer your second incoming call by putting the first caller on hold 1 Press and hold the 2button Your first caller is put on hold and you can talk to your second calle...

Page 32: ...red date format DD MM YY or MM DD YY 5 Press to confirm Change the time format 1 Press then or to select HS SETTINGS 2 Press then or to select DATE TIME 3 Press then or to select TIME FORMAT Press 4 P...

Page 33: ...n set before the current date will display Note a The alarm will turn off when the alarm time is reached or by pressing any key while the alarm is sounding even if the handset keypad is locked b The a...

Page 34: ...Press then or to select HS SETTINGS 2 Press then or to select RING SETUP 3 Press then or to select INT RING 4 Press then or to select the desired ringer melody 10 melodies are available for internal...

Page 35: ...turn on the alert tones when low battery and out of range are detected Low battery tone will also be emitted while you are talking with the phone to alert you that you need to charge up your batteries...

Page 36: ...answer feature 4 Press to confirm Base settings The current settings are marked with an asterisk in the relevant menu which is displayed at the right hand side of the menu item Set the base ringer me...

Page 37: ...call Time is 100ms Short It is unlikely that you should need to change this setting unless advised to do so 1 In standby mode press then or to select BS SETTINGS 2 Press then or to select FLASH TIME 3...

Page 38: ...4 Press to confirm If the handset registration is successful the will stop flashing The handset will automatically be allocated the next available handset number This handset number is shown in the h...

Page 39: ...swering machine You can turn the answering machine on or off through the base or handset When the answering machine is set to ON calls will be answered after the set answer delay and the caller can th...

Page 40: ...swering machine When new messages are recorded on the answering machine flashes on the handset display and the message counter on the base flashes with the number of new messages in the answering mach...

Page 41: ...at playing the current message from the beginning The date and time information of the current message will display DELETE Delete the current message and the next message will be played Alternatively...

Page 42: ...ge for another user When you record a memo the message counter will increase by one and the message can be played back in the same way as answering machine messages Memo recording can still function e...

Page 43: ...NSWER ONLY 5 Press to confirm Record your own outgoing message OGM You can record your own OGM for ANS REC mode or ANSWER ONLY mode WhenyourecordyourownOGM itwill be used when the answering machine an...

Page 44: ...OGM before and PLAYING OGM will be displayed on the screen 7 Press to stop the OGM playback and return to the previous menu Delete the personalised OGM 1 Press then or to select ANS MACHINE 2 Press t...

Page 45: ...ess then or to select ANS MACHINE 2 Press then or toselectTAM SETTINGS 3 Press then or to select RECORD TIME Available options 60 120 180 seconds or UNLIMITED 4 Press then or to select your desired re...

Page 46: ...the remote access on or off respectively 5 Press to confirm Access your answering machine remotely You can ring your Telstra 8850 from another tone dialling phone to switch the answering machine on or...

Page 47: ...mode automatically after some messages have been deleted Call screening When the answering machine is set to ON and when there is an incoming message the base will start call screening automatically a...

Page 48: ...aved Keys Functions While message is NOT playing While message is playing 2 Delete the current message playback 4 Skip to repeat playing the current message from the beginning Press twice to skip back...

Page 49: ...e is connected to the mains power and switched on Are you out of range Move the handset closer to the base Are the batteries low or flat If so charge the batteries or replace them if necessary Handset...

Page 50: ...so place the handset back on the base for 10 seconds and try again If it still does not work disconnect the batteries and mains power for 10 minutes then reconnect and try again Interference on my cor...

Page 51: ...No Calling Number Display number name displayed Have you subscribed to Telstra s Calling NumberDisplay service See page 29 The caller may have blocked their number An exact name number match was not...

Page 52: ...arrangements should be made for access to emergency services in times of power failure Safety Only use the power supply included with the product Using an unauthorised power supply will invalidate yo...

Page 53: ...usehold polish as this will damage the product Never use a dry cloth as this may cause a static shock Environmental Do not expose to direct sunlight The product may heat up when the batteries are bein...

Page 54: ...ave All items of telephone equipment have a Ringer Equivalence Number REN which is used to calculate the number of items which may be connected to any other telephone line Your Telstra 8850 has a REN...

Page 55: ...ot warrant that the product will be free from defects if defects are caused by an accident misuse abuse improper installation oroperation vermininfestations lack of reasonable care unauthorised modifi...

Page 56: ...___________________ For Voluntary Product Warranty purposes proof of purchase is required so please keep your receipt The benefits conferred by this Voluntary Product Warranty are in addition to other...

Page 57: ...ODUCT WARRANTY Phone number 1300 369 193 Email address tcpsupport_au vtech com Statutory Rights Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law You are entitle...

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