NEC C944 - Manual

5 2 Installation Installation Location Place the charger on a flat, even surface. Do not install the charger, handset and accessories in the proximity of: • Water, moisture or damp areas. • Sources of heat, direct sunlight or unventilated areas. • Devices which generate strong magnetic fields, elect...

6 Note: if the batteries are inserted incorrectly, the handset will not function, and may be damaged. Installing the Charger To operate the charger a mains connection is required. Closing the battery compartment cover: Replace the cover by placing it on the compartment at a slight angle (1) and pres...

7 3 Important Battery Information Note: use only rechargable AAA NiMh battery of typical 800 mAh, 1.2 V. Never use a battery which is damaged or worn out. Heat or cold reduces the performance and service life of the batteries. It is possible that a handset with hot or cold batteries can be temporari...

8 4 Charging the Batteries Initial Setup and Operation Charge the batteries approximately 6 to 7 hours before initial use of the handset. This protective measure extends the ser-vice life of the batteries. The maximum power output is only attained after three to five charging and discharging cycles....

10 5 Initial Setup and Operation The handset can be operated on up to 10 different DECT sys-tems. To do so, it has to be registered to each DECT system. Handset Registration Register the handset on the DECT system as described in ”Menu: System”.

11 6 Keys, Display and Connectors Display Earpiece Rear: Loudspeaker Softkey for controlling the functions and features Softkey for controlling the functions and features Info key for caller list and messages "R"- (Recall) key for PABX facilities SOS/Emergency call Hook key enabling answerin...

14 7 Softkeys and the Cancel Key The Softkeys Softkey: Arrow Keys Symbols are displayed above the arrow keys which identify the respective functionality of the arrow keys: E If a continuous text is displayed (e.g. a message), the text can be scrolled up / down via the arrow keys. ‘ When a selection ...

16 8 Calling Handset On/ Off The handset can be switched off by pressing C for more than 1 second when it is in an idle state. The handset is switched on by pressing C for more than 1 second or by placing the hand- set in the charger. Loudspeaker Volume During a conversation you can change the volum...

17 Making a Call Note: In pre-dialling, if the input cursor is positioned behind the telephone number, the number to be chained will be suffixed to that telephone number. If the input cursor is at any other point, the number to be chained will be prefixed to the telephone number. Note: If the select...

21 Enquiry Call/ Call Transfer During a connection another party can be consulted (enquiry call). r holds the first call. Now dial the other phone number. Press r again to switch back to the first caller (press r to speak alternately with the other parties). A transfers the first call to the enquiry...

22 9 Messages * This handset can be used to send and receive text messages. A differentiation is made between urgent and normal messages which are signalled in different ways on the handset. Every message is stored in a list which can contain up to 10 entries. You can set the behavior of the handset...

25 11 The Menus: Operating Procedures In this and subsequent sections, all features are activated via the softkey Menu . The individual operating sequences are shown in short form, and then a short discription follows. Menu Control The symbols have the following meaning: F Input of numbers or charac...

26 12 Menu: Telephone Book Settings At least 100 phone numbers and names can be stored in the telephone book and the names are sorted alphabetically, there-fore the telephone book offers an alphabetic search function. Entering the same name more than once is not accepted, but the same telephone numb...

34 17 Menu: Ringer Settings A different melody can be set for every type of call (internal, external, unknown number, VIP, normal message, urgent mes-sage, emergency call and alarm call). National anthems first lines are integrated in the handset and they are selected in the ringer settings by choos...

36 18 Menu: Volume Settings Earpiece Menu Volume Settings OK Earpiece OK OK The voice volume of the earpiece can be changed in 8 steps via the arrow keys. Hands-free Menu Volume Settings OK Hands-free OK OK The voice volume of the loudspeaker can be changed in 8 steps via the arrow keys.

37 19 Menu: Caller Filter Via the caller filter it is possible to block or receive incoming calls if the calling phone number is stored in the caller filter. The phone numbers in question have to be stored ahead to the caller filter, before it is possible to use the filter functions. Phone numbers c...

41 21 Menu: Telephone Options All entries in this chapter are started by pressing the softkeys: Menu Telephone Option OK Then select… Alarm The C944 allows you to set a time between 00:00 and 23:59 at which the handset will emit an acoustic signal (preset tone for internal calls). The signal lasts 6...

42 Emergency Call Messages Emergency Call OK Messages OK F text OK You can store the message text for the SOS-function (max. 160 characters). SOS number Emergency Call SOS number F number OK The phone number for the SOS-function can be stored here. Attention tones Attention tones OK Key Click or Cov...

44 22 Menu: Security Functions The security functions are protected by a PIN code (4 digits). The PIN entry is only necessary when read only is switched on. In the delivery state the PIN is set to 0 0 0 0. For additional security, **** is displayed when entering the PIN. Numbers which have been ente...

45 23 Menu Shortcuts Several frequently used menu items can also be activated with shortcuts, so you do not have to scroll through the menu. When the handset is idle, press one of the following key combi-nations within 3 seconds: Ringer on / off r1 switches the ringer signalling off. The bell symbol...

46 24 Accessories • Battery: NiMh (Nickel-Metal Hydride), rechargable AAA battery of 850 mAh, 1.2V • C944 Desktop Charger • C944 Charger Rack (Future availability) A maximum of eight handsets can be charged simultaneously. The charger rack is designed for desktop use and for wall mounting. Mains plu...

49 25 Care and Maintenance Your telephone is a product which meets high demands with regard to design. It should therefore be treated with care. We want this product to give you pleasure for a long time and therefore make the following suggestions. Pay attention to all safety instructions. These ins...