Telstra 8200 User manual
8200/8200a
Cordless telephone
User Guide
This 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.
• Phonebook - lets you store up to 20 names
and numbers for easy dialling.
• Calling Number Display* - lets you see who’s
calling. Your phone stores details of the last
10 callers in the Calls list.
• Hands-free facility allows you to talk to
callers without holding the handset.
• Integrated Digital Answering Machine (8200a
only)
* IMPORTANT You need to subscribe to Telstra’s
Calling Number Display service to be able to
see the caller’s number or name when called,
or in the Missed and Received Calls logs. See
page 32 for more details.
IMPORTANT
This equipment requires electricity
to work. You will not be able to make
any telephone calls when the power
fails.Alternative arrangements
should be made to access emergency
services in times of power failure.
As a Digitally Enhanced Cordless
Telecommunications (DECT) product, your
Telstra 8200/8200a provides:
• Digital clarity
• Digital range
• Digital security
This User Guide provides you with all the
information you need to get the most from
your phone. Before you make your first call
you will need to set up your phone. Follow the
simple instructions on the next few pages.
Introduction
To your Telstra 8200 Digital Cordless Telephone/
Telstra 8200a Digital Cordless Telephone with Answering Machine
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Some Telstra services such as MessageBank®
and Calling Number Display may attract
feature and usage charges. Please visit Telstra.
com for details.
Need help?
SHOULD YOU EXPERIENCE ANY OPERATIONAL
DIFFICULTIES WITH YOUR TELSTRA PRODUCT
PLEASE CONTACT THE TECHELP INFORMATION
LINE 1300 369 193, OR CONTACT US BY E-MAIL
AT: tcpsupport@ingrammicro.com.au.
You may also find assistance in the Help
section at the end of this user guide.
Hearing aid?
Please note that the Telstra 8200/8200a works
by sending radio signals between the base
and handset. These signals may interfere with
some hearing aids, causing a humming noise
Got everything?
The package contains the following items:
• Telstra 8200 or 8200a handset
• Telstra 8200 or 8200a base unit
• AC power adapter
• Telephone line cord
• Telephone adaptor plug
• 2 rechargeable batteries
• 1 User manual
If you have purchased a Telstra 8200/8200a
multi handset pack you will also have the
following for each additional handset:
• Telstra 8200 or 8200a handset
• Telstra 8200 or 8200a base unit
• 2 x NiMH batteries
• AC power adaptor (for the charger)
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1 Important safety instructions 8
2 Installing your phone 10
2.1 Connecting the base 10
2.2 Installing and charging the batteries 11
3 Getting to know your phone 12
3.1 Overview of the handset 12
3.2 Base overview 15
3.3 Base with telephone
answering machine (TAM) control 16
3.4 Display icons and symbols 18
3.5 Menu structure 19
3.6 Text and digit entry table 20
3.6.1 Latin character set 21
4 Using your phone 22
4.1 Make a call 22
4.1.1 Preparatory dialling 22
4.1.2 Direct dialling 22
4.1.3 Call from the phonebook 22
4.1.4 Call from the call list 22
4.1.5 Call from the redial list 22
4.1.6 Call timer 22
4.2 Answer a call 23
4.3 End a call 23
4.4 Adjust earpiece and handsfree
volume 23
4.5 Mute a call 23
4.6 To turn the ringer off 24
4.7 Turn on the keypad lock 24
4.8 Redial the last number 24
4.8.1 Redial a number from the redial list 24
4.8.2 Store a redial number into the
phonebook 25
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4.8.3 Delete a redial number 25
4.8.4 Delete the entire redial list 25
4.9 Find the handset 25
4.10 Using multiple handsets 26
4.10.1 Intercom with another handset 26
4.10.2 Call all handsets 26
4.10.3 Transfer an external call to another
handset 27
4.10.4 Make a 3-way conference call 27
5 Phonebook 28
5.1 Add a new phonebook entry 28
5.2 Search a phonebook entry 29
5.3 View a phonebook entry 29
5.4 Edit a phonebook entry 29
5.5 Delete a phonebook entry 30
5.6 Delete the entire private phonebook 30
5.7 Check the phonebook usage 31
6 Calling Number Display 32
6.1 View the call list 32
6.2 Store a call list number into the
phonebook 33
6.3 Delete an entry in the call list 33
6.4 Delete the entire list of the call list 33
6.5 View the details of the call list entry 33
7 Flashing Message Indicator 34
7.1 Telstra Home Messages 101® 34
7.1.1 To call Telstra Home
Messages 101® 34
7.2 Using Call Waiting 34
7.2.1 To answer an incoming call whilst
you are on the phone 35
7.3 3-Way Chat 35
7.3.1 How to use 3-Way Chat 35
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8 Phone settings 36
8.1 Date and time settings 36
8.1.1 Change the date format 36
8.1.2 Change the time format 36
8.1.3 Set the time 36
8.1.4 Set the date 37
8.2 Alarm settings 37
8.2.1 Turn on/off the alarm 38
8.2.2 Set the alarm time (if the alarm
is set to be on) 38
8.3 Handset settings 39
8.3.1 Set the ringer melody for internal
calls 39
8.3.2 Set the ringer melody for external
calls 39
8.3.3 Set the ringer volume 40
8.3.4 Set alert tones 40
8.3.5 Rename the handset 40
8.3.6 Choose the information to be
displayed in idle 41
8.3.7 Set the auto answer 41
8.4 Base settings 41
8.4.1 Set the base ringer melody
(8200a only) 41
8.4.2 Set the ringer volume 42
8.4.3 De-register a handset 42
8.4.4 Change the dial mode 42
8.4.5 Change the system pin code 43
8.5 Registration 44
8.6 Reset your phone 44
9 Answering machine
(Telstra 8200a only) 45
9.1 Turn on/off the answering machine 45
9.2 Listen to the messages in the
answering machine 46
9.3 Delete all messages in the
answering machine 48
9.4 Record memo 49
9.5 Answering machine settings 49
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9.5.1 Set the answer mode 49
9.5.2 Record your own outgoing
message (ogm) 50
9.5.3 Playback and delete the outgoing
message (ogm) 51
9.5.3.1 Playback the ogm 51
9.5.3.2 Delete the personalised ogm 51
9.5.4 Set the answer delay 52
9.5.5 Set the recording time of incoming
message 52
9.5.6 Turn on or off the base screening 53
9.5.7 Change the compression rate 53
9.5.8 Activate remote access 53
9.5.8.1 Change the 4-digit remote
access pin 54
9.5.8.2 Activate or deactivate the
remote access 54
9.5.8.3 Access your answering
machine remotely 55
9.5.9 Call screening 56
10 Help 57
11 General Information 59
11.1 Replacing the handset batteries 59
11.2 Safety 59
11.3 Cleaning 60
11.4 Environmental 60
11.5 Telstra accessories and replacement
items 61
11.6 How many telephones can you
have? 61
12 Product warranty & Customer
service 62
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1 Important safety instructions
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, including the following:
1 Read and understand all the instructions.
2 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
3 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
4 Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bath tub, kitchen sink, swimming
pool).
5 Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric
shock.
6 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and contact TechHelp on 1300 369 193 under the
following conditions:
• When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
• If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
• If the product has been dropped and the outer casing has been damaged.
• If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
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7 Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be
a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
8 Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
9 Use only the supplied NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries. The operation periods for the
handsets are only applicable with the default battery capacities
10 The use of other battery types or non-rechargeable batteries/primary cells can be
dangerous. These may cause interference and/or unit damage. The manufacturer will not be
held liable for damage arising from such non-compliance.
11 Use only the AC power adaptors supplied with this product. Please contact TecHelp on
1300 369 193 for replacement adaptors.
12 Please note the correct polarity while inserting the batteries.
13 Do not immerse batteries in water, do not place in fire.
Important safety instructions
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2 Installing your phone
2.1 Connecting the base
1 Plug the power supply and line cord
into the base .
2 Plug the power supply and line cord into the
respective wall sockets.
3 Always use the cables provided in the box.
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