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Nortel Networks
Digital Mobility Phone 743X
and 744X User Guide
www.nortelnetworks.com
© 2004 Nortel Networks
N0000636 01
Printed in Denmark
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Congratulations on your new Nortel 743X/744X handset X represents the frequency variant of the models: 0 = (2.4 GHz frequency band) 2 = (1900 - 1920 MHz frequency band) 3 = (1880 - 1885 MHz frequency band) 4 = (1900 - 1930 MHz frequency band) 5 = (1880 - 1900 MHz frequency band) The handset 743X/744X will provide you with the greatest possible degree of flexibility and mobility due to high battery capacity, practi- cal weight, size and design.
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Please note that the handset 743X/744X is for use with the following Nortel Networks host systems: • Norstar MICS 7.0 or greater (Modular Integrated Communications System) Norstar CICS 7.0 or greater (Compact Integrated Communications System) BCM 3.7 or greater (Business Communication Manager)
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Contents Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Handset information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Battery information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Installing battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Charging battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Checking battery capacity . . . . . . . 11 Battery disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 About your 743X/744X handset . . . 13 Handset display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Display softkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Getting Started Read all the information in this section before you use your handset. Handset information Ensure that the adapter voltage is the same as the electrical outlet voltage. The 743X/744X handset uses radio signals and does not guarantee a connection in all circumstances. Do not rely on a cordless handset to make emergency calls. Never use your handset: in the vicinity of electrical detonators in shielded rooms in areas where radio transmission is forbidden in air
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areas with dust, vibration, shock or temperature extremes Check for small metal objects in the handset earpiece/mouthpiece before using the handset. Do not store or locate flammable liq- uids, gases, or explosive materials in the same compartment or vicinity as the cordless handset, its parts or accessories. Battery information Read the following information before you handle the batteries: Do not replace the batteries in potentially explosive environments, such as rooms where fla
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Installing battery The battery is connected to the hand- set when it is shipped from the fac- tory. 1 To change the battery unscrew the plate on the rear of the handset to access the battery compartment. Use a normal screw driver. 2 Insert the screwdriver into the small crack behind the blind cover and break to open the handset. 3 Place the battery plug in the slot in the battery box. 4 Insert battery with the label readable. 5 Replace the back cover. 9
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Charging battery When charging the battery for the first time, it is necessary to leave the handset in the charger for 14-16 hours for the battery to be fully charged. During normal operation, it takes approximately 3.5 hours to charge the handset from fully discharged to its full capacity. Place the handset in the charger. For correct charging, be sure the room temperature is between 0°C and 25°C. Do not place the handset in direct sunlight. The battery has a built-in heat senso
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flashes at a low frequency while charging and lights constantly when the charging is finished. There will be no reaction on incoming calls. If the handset is turned on when charging, the display shows the charging status. The display goes back to normal mode when fully charged. It will not vibrate. Auto-answer is inactive. The handset reacts normally for incoming calls. It is necessary to recharge the battery when the display shows BATTERY LOW, or if the handset cannot be turned on
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The indication on the display is not necessarily an exact reflection on the remaining speech time, but only an indication of the voltage on the bat- tery. Battery disposal Defective batteries must be returned to a collection point for chemical waste disposal. Warning: Nickel metal hydride batteries must be disposed of properly. Do not dispose of the batteries in office or household waste. Nickel metal hydride batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve the environment by returning
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About your 743X/744X handset A C B C D D F G H H I J L J J K E Message indicator light A Flashes when you have a message waiting. Volume control B Adjusts the handset and ringer volume. Display C Shows call information, handset status icons, and guides you through features and option menus. Headset connector D Only available on handset 744X. 13
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Microphone E Keys F to L activate different functions when your handset is on hook or off hook. On hook: Handset is idle (not in use). Off hook: Handset is active, call or feature in progress. Menu key F On hook Enters the Handset (idle) Options menu. Off hook Activates a feature option. (active) < ( ) key G On hook Enters the Redial List menu. (idle) Off hook Activates a feature option. (active) > ( ) key H On hook Enters the Telephone Book menu. (idle) Off hook Activates a feature opt
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Off hook Starts or ends a feature session. (active) OR Turns the loud speaker on with a long key press (only available on handset 744X). R ( ) key K On hook Opens your message list (idle) with a short key press. OR Enters the text message (MSF-MAIL) menu with a long (three second) key press. Off hook Places calls on hold. (active) On/Off hook key L On hook Turns the handset on. (idle) Off hook Ends an active call. (active) Handset display There are four lines on your handset displ
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Information text: Call or feature information appears on the second line of the display. Feature options: Feature options appear on the third line of the display. Feature options vary, depending on the type of call or feature in use. Handset icons: The following icons appear on the fourth line of the display: The radio signal icon indicates (((.))) connection to system. Note: The icon flashes when the system is busy and you will not be able to make or answer calls. The envelo
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The following graphic shows the softkey mapping for feature options on the third line of the display. Display softkey mapping example NEXT CALL ERASE Displa Line 3y s 1 2 3 Display softkeys Displ Displa ay y s softk oftke eys ys Display backlight The display backlight automatically turns on when there is an incoming call, or if a key is pressed. The backlight turns off after 10 seconds when the handset is idle. You can disable the backlight to save power, refer to the “Customizing hands
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Basic handset options Turning the handset ON/OFF ON Press . When the handset is turned on the radio signal display icon is shown in the lower left corner of the display, if the handset is subscribed to a sys- tem. OFF Press () for 3 seconds. Adjusting speaker volume 1 Press . 2 Use the two keys placed at the upper right side of the handset for volume control. 3 Press again. Changing Menu Language There are three predefined languages in the handset: English, French, and Spanish.
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See Figure 1 on page 45. Customizing handset The handset has one user-defined profile (set up), and a mode where all sounds are disabled (SILENT). Press MENU ( ) followed by to show the profile. All settings have to be defined under the profile. The display shows if the SILENT mode is enabled. Profile set-up In the following you will find a descrip- tion of how to set up the profile. 1 Press MENU ( ) to enter the PROFILE SET UP MENU. 2 Press . You are now able to switch betwe
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Description of profile functions RINGERTONE: Scroll through the 9 different ringer- tones using < and >. Confirm with . RINGER VOL: Turn the volume up and down using < or >. Confirm with . KEY CLICK: Turn the volume up and down using < and >. Confirm with . VIBRATOR: Can be turned on/off using < and >. Confirm with . (Works only on hand- set 744X). Auto-ANSWER: Can be turned on/off using < and >. Confirm with . When turned on, the telephone auto- matically goes off hook when ringi
