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BASIC OpERATION
Mute feature
PlaceacallonholdsothatthecallerwillNOTbeableto
hear you but you can still hear the caller.
Duringtalkingmode,
1. Press[
]keyonthehandsettomutethecall, is
shown on the display.
2. Press[
] key again to resume the call.
Handset range
Youreco70/700handsethasarangeofupto300metres
outdoorsandupto50metresindoors,inidealconditions.
Ifyoucarrythehandsettoofarawayfromthebase,you
may go out of communication range and the antenna icon
will flash on the display.
Ifyouarealreadyonacallandmoveoutofrange,thecall
qualitywilldegradeastherangelimitisreachedandthe
callmaybedisconnected.You will needto movecloser
to the base to be able to continue the call and make any
further calls.
Checking the signal strength
The signal icon displays the link status between your
handset and the base unit. A steady icon means your
handset and the base unit are linked. A flashing icon
means your handset and the base unit are not linked.
Ifyoumovetoofarawayfromthebaseunitwhileyouare
onthephone,youwillhearwarningtonesnotifyingyouthat
your handset is almost out of range – lost link. Take your
handset closer to the base unit or your call may be cut off
shortly after the warning
Note:
Ifyourhandsethaslostthelinkwiththebase,youwillnot
beabletomakeorreceivecalls.Youwillalsonotbeable
to carry out many of the phone functions and features.
Important notE:
Emergency Call. This telephone is not designed for making
emergencytelephonecallswhen thepower fails. Alternative
arrangementsshouldbemadeforaccesstoemergencyservices.