Table of Contents
GETTING STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Before.You.Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Parts.Check.List:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installation.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Choose.Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Install.Handset.Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Connect.Power.and.Telephone.Line.Cords . . . . . .6
Wall.Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Desk/Table.Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Charge.the.Handset.Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Set.Language.Mode.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Check.for.Dial.Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Set.the.Dial.Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Set.Handset.Date.and.Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Handset.Ringer.Style/Battery.Save . . . . . . . . . .9
If.you.subscribe.to.DSL.service: . . . . . . . . . . . ꢀ0
Belt.clip.(optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ꢀ0
BASIC OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ꢀꢀ
Telephone.Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ꢀꢀ
Handset.Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ꢀꢀ
Base.Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ꢀ2
Temporary.Tone.Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ꢀ2
Message.Waiting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ꢀ2
Clear.Message.Waiting.Alert. . . . . . . . . . . . . ꢀ3
Headset.Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ꢀ4
Operating.Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ꢀ4
Display.Screen.Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ꢀ5
Speed.Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ꢀ6
Store.a.Number/Name.in.Speed.Dial. . . . . . . . . ꢀ6
Edit.a.Number/Name.Stored.in.Speed.Dial . . . . . ꢀ7
Delete.a.Number/Name.Stored.in.Speed.Dial . . . . ꢀ8
Dial.a.Speed.Dial.Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ꢀ8
Reassign.Locations.in.Speed.Dial . . . . . . . . . . ꢀ8
Telephone.Directory.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ꢀ9
Store.a.Number/Name.in.the.Directory. . . . . . . . ꢀ9
Edit.a.Number/Name.Stored.in.the.Directory. . . . . ꢀ9
Delete.a.Number/Name.Stored.in.the.Directory . . . 20
Move.a.Number/Name.to.the.Speed.Dial.Memory. . 2ꢀ
Dial.a.Number.from.the.Directory . . . . . . . . . . 2ꢀ
Caller.ID... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..22
About.Call.History.(Caller.ID). . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Review.Call.History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Delete.Records.from.Call.History. . . . . . . . . . . 24
Dial.a.Displayed.Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Store.a.Call.History.Record.in.the.Directory . . . . . 24
Display.Screen.Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Answering.System.Operation.At.the.Base . . . . . . . .26
Audible.Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Setting.the.clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
About.Announcements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Record.Your.Announcement. . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
To.review.your.announcement.at.any.time: . . . . . 27
To.delete.your.announcement:. . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Setting.up.your.answering.system. . . . . . . . . . 28
Feature.summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Listen.to,.Save.&.Delete.Messages . . . . . . . . . 29
Call.Screening/Intercept . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Record.a.Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Window.display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ꢀ
Answering.System.Operation.-.Remote.Access.. .. .. .. ..32
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ꢀ
NEED.HELP?
This.book.has.all.the.feature.operation.and.troubleshooting.you.need.to.install.
and.operate.your.new.VTech.phone .Please.take.the.time.to.review.thoroughly.
to ensure proper installation and the benefit of this VTech innovative and feature
rich.product .You.can.also.visit.our.website.at.www vtechphones com.for.support,.
shopping,.and.everything.new.at.VTech .
In.Canada,.please.visit.www vtechcanada com .
VTech.toll.free.ꢀ-800-595-95ꢀꢀ
In.Canada.dial.ꢀ-800-267-7377
Before You Begin
Enhanced 5.8GHz Technology -.Dual.band.transmission.combines.the.best.of.5 8GHz.
and. 900MHz. technologies,. providing. enhanced. performance. over. standard. cordless.
telephones
•. Important!.
B e f o r e . u s i n g.
this. telephone,.
you. must. read.
Important Safety
Instructions. on.
page.44
Parts Check List:
ꢀ . Base.Unit....................
2 . Handset..
3 . Telephone.Line.Cord.
4 . Desk/Wall.Mount.Bracket .
5 . Belt.Clip....................
6 . Base.Power.Adaptor
7 .. Battery
8 .. User’s.Manual
Handset
Base.Unit.
To. purchase. replacement.
batteries,. visit. us. on. the. web.
at. www vtechphones com. or.
call. VTech. Communications,.
Inc . at. ꢀ-800-595-95ꢀꢀ . In.
Canada, . contact. VTech.
Telecommunications. Canada.
Ltd . at. www vtechcanada com.
or.ꢀ-800-267-7377
Desk/Wall.Mount.Bracket
Belt.Clip.
Telephone.Line.Cord.
User’s.Manual
Battery.
Base.Power.Adaptor
4
GETTING STARTED
Installation
Choose Location
Install Handset Battery
For.maximum.performance.of.your.
cordless.telephone.system:
a)..Remove.battery.
compartment.cover.
by.pressing.on.the.
indentation.and.
•. .U s e . o n l y . t h e.
provided. VTech.
b a t t e r y , . o r.
equivalent
ꢀ . .Choose.a.central.location.for.
your.base.unit
2 ...Install.your.base.unit.and.
handset.away.from.electronic.
equipment,.such.as.personal.
computers,.television.sets.and.
microwave.ovens
sliding.downwards
3 ...In.locations.where.there.are.
multiple.cordless.telephones,.
separate.base.units.as.much.as.
possible
4 ...Install.your.telephone.
equipment.away.from.heat.
sources.and.sunlight
b)..Align.the.two.holes.in.the.plug.with..
the.socket.pins,.then.snap.the.plug..
into.place
5 . .Avoid.excessive.moisture,.dust.
or.extreme.cold
c)..Place.the.battery.in.the.compartment.with.
the.wires.in.the.lower.right.corner .
ꢀ
2
d)..Replace.cover.by.sliding.it.up.into.place
e)..Place.the.handset.in.its.base.when.
not.in.use.to.ensure.maximum.daily.
performance
GETTING STARTED
5
Installation
Connect Power and Telephone Line Cords
•. .Install.the.base.unit.
away.from.electronic.
equipment. such.
a s . p e r s o n a l.
computers,.
Modular
telephone.jack
Standard
electrical.outlet
television. sets. or.
microwave. ovens .
Avoid. excessive.
heat,.cold,.dust.or.
moisture
•. .Connect.the.power.
and. telephone.
line. cords. to. the.
underside. of. the.
base.as.illustrated
Connect.the.power.cord .After.
charging.the.battery.for.at.least.
ꢀ6.hours,.connect.the.telephone.
line.cord
•. .P l u g . t h e . A C.
adapter. into. an.
electrical. outlet . If.
the.battery.has.not.
been. previously.
charged,..
place.the.handset.in.
the.base,.and.allow.
it.to.charge.for.ꢀ6.
hours.(or.overnight) .
Connect..
the. telephone. line.
cord. to. the. wall.
jack
6
GETTING STARTED
Installation
Wall Mounting
Your. phone. base. unit. is. designed. to. mount. on. a. standard. telephone. wall. plate . Wall. mounting.
is.optional .See.position.one.below.for.instructions
Desk/Table Installation
To.place.your.base.unit.on.a.desk.or.table,.insert.the.desk/wall.bracket.as.instructed.below.and.shown.
in.position.one.or.two,.depending.on.your.preference.of.how.you’d.like.the.base.unit.to.be.angled
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Position One
To.mount.your.phone.on.a.wall,.or.to.place.it.on.a.table.or.desk,.refer.to.the.diagrams.illustrating.
position.one .
•... First.insert.the.lower.portion.of.the.bracket.into.the.grooves.in.the.base,.then.snap.the.upper.portion.
into.place
•
Mount the base on the wall by positioning the base unit so the mounting studs will fit into the holes
on.the.base.and.wall.mount.bracket .Slide.the.base.unit.down.on.the.mounting.studs.until.it.locks.
into.place
Position Two
This.position.is.an.alternate.way.to.install.your.phone.on.a.table.or.desk .Position.two.allows.a.different.
viewing.angle.to.your.handset.and.base.unit .Refer.to.the.position.two.diagrams.above
•.. Insert.the.upper.portion.of.the.bracket.into.the.grooves.in.the.base
•.. Snap.the.lower.portion.into.place
GETTING STARTED
7
Installation
Charge the Handset Battery
.
Place.the.handset.in.the.base.or.charger .NEEDS CHARGING.will.appear.on.the.handset .Charge.
the battery for at least 16 hours the first time.
•. .If. the. phone. will.
not.be.used.for.a.
long.period.of.time,.
remove.the.battery.
to.prevent.possible.
leakage
Set Language Mode
.
.
•..Press.PROG, then.press or until.LANGUAGE is.displayed .Press.SELECT.
▲
▼
•..The.current.setting.blinks .Press or until.the.screen.displays.the.correct.language.(English,.
▲
▼
Spanish.or.French)
•. .If. you. have. any.
trouble. installing.
y o u r . p h o n e ,.
please.refer.to.the.
Troubleshooting
s e c t i o n . n e a r.
the. end. of. this.
manual
.
•.Press.SELECT.to.save.your.selection
Check for Dial Tone
.
.After.the.batteries.are.charged,.pick.up.the.handset.and.press.PHONE;.you.should.hear.a.dial.tone .
If.you.do.not,.refer.to.the.TROUBLESHOOTING.section.in.the.back.of.this.user’s.manual
Set the Dial Mode
.
.If.you.have.touch.tone.service,.the.phone.is.ready.to.use.as.soon.as.the.battery.is.charged .If.you.
have.pulse.(rotary).service,.you’ll.need.to.change.the.dial.mode
.
.
.
.
.
•.Press.PROG.
•.Press or .or.until.the.screen.displays.DIAL MODE:.and.the.current.setting
▲
▼
•.Press.SELECT. The.current.setting.blinks
•.Press. or to.select.TONE.or.PULSE.
▲
▼
•.Press.SELECT.to.save
8
GETTING STARTED
Installation
Set Handset Date and Time
.If.you.subscribe.to.caller ID service, the date and time will be set automatically with the first incoming
call .If.you.do.not.have.caller.ID.service,.you.can.set.the.date.and.time.manually:
•. .In. the. event. of. a.
power.outage,.or.if.
your.phone’s.power.
cord.is.unplugged,.
the.time.setting.will.
be.lost
•.. Press.PROG,.then.press .or. until.DATE/TIME is.displayed .Press.SELECT.
•
•
•
•
The month is flashing. Press .or. until.the.screen.displays.the.correct.month .Press.SELECT
The day is flashing. Press .or. until.the.screen.displays.the.correct.day .Press.SELECT.
The hour is flashing. Press .or. until.the.screen.displays.the.correct.hour .Press.SELECT.
The minute is flashing. Press .or. until.the.screen.displays.the.correct.minute .Press.SELECT.
•.. .AM.or.PM is flashing. Press .or. to.choose.between AM or.PM..Press.SELECT
Handset Ringer Style/Battery Save
.You. can. select. from. four. different. handset. ringer. styles,. or. turn. the. ringer. off. and. extend. the.
battery.life
ꢀ ..With.the.handset.in.idle.(off) mode,.press.PROG
2 . Press .or. until.the.screen.displays.RINGER: and.current.setting
3 . Press.SELECT .The.current.setting.blinks,.and.you.will.hear.a..sample.of.the.ring
4 ...Press .or. to.select.RINGER:.1, 2, 3, 4.or.OFF .You.will.hear.a.sample.of.each.ring.tone
5 ..Press.SELECT.to.choose.the.displayed.ringer.setting
GETTING STARTED
9
Installation
If you subscribe to DSL service:
If.you.hear.noise.during.conversations.and/or.your.caller.ID.features.aren’t.functioning.properly,.install.
a noise filter to the telephone line between the base unit and the telephone line jack. Contact your DSL
provider to obtain a noise filter.
Noise filter (For
DSL.users)
line.cord
Telephone.
To. single. telephone.
jack.(RJꢀꢀC)
Belt clip (optional)
To.remove
To.attach.
ꢀ0 GETTING STARTED
Telephone Operation
Handset Operation
•.. While.entering.names.or.
1. Make a Call
numbers.into.memory,.
press.to.delete.last.
character.entered
/DIR
.
Press.PHONE,.then.dial.the.
number
.
.
-OR-
Dial.the.number.(use.
.
•. While.on.a.call,.press.to.
increase.the.volume .A.
double.beep.will.sound.
when.you.reach.the.
highest.setting
•. While.phone.is.not.in.
use,.press.to.display.
directory.entries
to.backspace.and.make.
corrections),.then.press.
PHONE.to.call
2 . .Flash/Call Waiting.
During.a.call,.press.to.receive.
an.incoming..
call,.if.call.waiting.is.
activated
6
•. While.entering.names.or.
numbers,.press.to.add.a.
space .
3 . Channel
.
Press.CHAN.to.switch.to.a.
clear.channel.while.on.a.call
ꢀ,2
7 . S. elect.
8
7
4 . .Delete.
Press.to.display.menu,.or.
to.select.highlighted.item.
from.menu
When.viewing.the.call.log,.
press.to.delete.the.current.
record.displayed .While.
handset.is.in.idle.mode,.press.
and.hold.to.delete.all.records.
in.the.call.log
8 . Off.
During.a.call,.press.to.
hang.up .While.using.
menus,.press.to.cancel.an.
operation,.back.up,.or.exit.
the.menu.display
5
5 . Answer a Call .
Press.any.key.to.answer.a.
call.(except.OFF)
9 . .Redial/Pause.
6 .. /CID.and. ./DIR.
Press.to.view.redial.
.
/CID
memory .While.entering.
numbers,.press.and.hold.to.
insert.a.dialing.pause
3,4
9
•.. While.on.a.call,.press.to.
decrease.the.volume .A.
double.beep.will.sound.
when.you.reach.the.lowest.
setting
ꢀ0 .Program
ꢀ0
With.the.handset.in.idle.
(on-hook),.press.to.enter.
programming.mode
•.. While.phone.is.not.in.use,.
press.to.display.caller.ID.
information
BASIC OPERATION ꢀꢀ
Telephone Operation
Base Operation
11. CHARGE/IN USE
•.. Flashes.in.unison.with.an.incoming.call’s.ringing
•.. Flashes.slowly.when.the.handset.is.in.use,.or.the.answering.
system.is.answering.a.call
•.. Glows.steadily.when.the.handset.is.charging
12. LOCATE HANDSET
Press.to.page.the.handset.for.up.to.60.seconds .Press.again,.
press.OFF on.handset.or.place.handset.in.base.to.cancel.the.
page
ꢀ2
ꢀꢀ
Temporary Tone Dialing
If.you.have.pulse.(rotary).service,.you.can.change.from.dial.pulse.to.touch.tone.dialing.during.a.call.by.
pressing.*.TONE .This.is.useful.if.you.need.to.send.touch.tone.signals.for.access.to.telephone.banking.
or.long.distance.services
ꢀ .Dial.the.number
2 ..Press. .TONE..Buttons.pressed.after.this.send.touch.tone.signals
*
3 ..After.you.hang.up,.the.phone.automatically.returns.to.pulse.service
Message Waiting
Your. phone. is. designed. to. work. with. most. local. and. regional. telephone. service. provider’s. voice.
messaging.systems.to.provide.an.alert.on.handset.when.new.messages.come.in .Voice.messaging.is.
a.subscription.service,.available.through.most.service.providers.for.a.monthly.fee .Contact.your.local.
telephone.company.for.more.information
ꢀ2 BASIC OPERATION
Telephone Operation
When.you.have.a.message.waiting,.the.handset.will.display:
MESSAGE WAITING
5/01 5:40PM
Clear Message Waiting Alert
If.after.you.review.your.message(s).your.message.waiting.alert.does.not.go.off,.you.may.manually.
turn.it.off.by:.
ꢀ .Press.PROG.on.the.handset
2 .Press.. .or. .until.screen.displays.MESSAGE WAITING
3 .Press.SELECT,.the.screen.display:.CLEAR? YES
4 .Press. .or. .to.change.from.YES to NO
5 .Press.SELECT, you’ll hear a confirmation tone.
BASIC OPERATION ꢀ3
Telephone Operation
Headset Jack
Operating Range
You.can.use.this.telephone.handsfree.
when.you.install.any.VTech.2 5.mm.
headset,.purchased.separately
This.cordless.telephone.operates.within.the.maximum.
power.allowed.by.the.Federal..
•. .To. purchase. a.
headset,. visit. us.
on.the.web.at.www
vtechphones com..
or.call.VTech.Cus-
tomer. Service. at.
ꢀ-800-595-95ꢀꢀ .
In.Canada,.contact.
VTech.Telecommu-
nications. Canada.
Ltd .at.www vtech-
canada com. or. ꢀ-
800-267-7377
Communications.Commission.(FCC) .Even.so,.this.
handset.and.base.can.communicate.over.only.a.
certain.distance.-.which.can.vary.with.the.locations.
of.the.base.and.handset,.the.weather,.and.the.
construction of your home or office. If you receive a
call.while.you.are.out.of.range,.the.handset.might.not.
ring.or.if.it.does.ring,.the.call.might.not.connect.when.
you.press.PHONE..Move.closer.to.the.base,.then.
press.PHONE to.answer.the.call
Plug.the.headset.into.the.jack.located.
on.the.right.side.of.the.handset.(under.
the small rubber flap). Do not force the
connection,.but.make.sure.the.plug.fits
securely
If.you.move.out.of.range.during.a.phone.conversation,.
you.might.hear.noise.or.interference .To.improve.
reception,.move.closer.to.the.base
If.you.move.out.of.range.without.pressing.OFF, your.
phone.will.be.left.off.the.hook .To.hang.up.properly,.
walk.back.into.range,.periodically.pressing.OFF.
ꢀ4 BASIC OPERATION
Telephone Operation
Display Screen Messages
Screen Displays:
When:
There.is.a.call.coming.in
** RINGING **
CONNECTING...
PHONE ON
The.handset.is.waiting.for.dial.tone
The.handset.is.in.use
The.base.is.paging.the.handset .
The.battery.needs.to.be.recharged
** PAGING **
BATTERY LOW
The.handset.is.changing.to.another.of.the.
30.channels.available
SCANNING...
ꢀ ..Displays. when. base. power. is. off. and.
PHONE.is.pressed .You’ll.also.hear.a.sad.
tone
CAN’T CONNECT
2 ..Displays.when.an.out-of-range.dial.fails.to.
connect
The.handset.ringer.is.turned.off
RINGER OFF
Displays.when.you.have.been.alerted.by.the.
telephone.company.that.you.have.received.
new.voice.mail
MESSAGE WAITING
BASIC OPERATION ꢀ5
Speed Dialing
Your.phone.can.store.up.to.nine.telephone.numbers.with.names.(up.to.ꢀ5.characters.and.24.digits.in.
each.location).in.the.speed.dial.memory.locations.you.assign.(numbered.ꢀ.through.9).in.each.handset .
These.numbers.can.be.dialed.with.two.button.presses .You.can.also.store.telephone.numbers.with.
names.alphabetically.in.the.directory .See.Telephone Directory.for.instructions
•...The. entries. you.
store. in. speed.
dial. memory. will.
be. marked. with.
0ꢀ.through.09.and.
also.display.in.the.
directory .
Store a Number/Name in Speed Dial
ꢀ ..Press.PROG .Then.press. .or. .until.the.screen.displays.SPEED DIAL.
2 ..Press.SELECT .The.screen.displays.ENTER 1-9
3 ...Press.the.key.(ꢀ.through.9).to.assign.the.speed.dial.location.this.number.will.be.stored .The.screen.
•.. Press.OFF.at.any.
time.to.exit.speed.
dial.mode
displays.ENTER NAME
4 . Using.the.chart.below,.enter.up.to.ꢀ5.characters.for.the.name.you’re.storing .Use. ..to.backspace.
and.make.corrections;.use. ..to.advance.and.add.a.space
•.. When. memory.
is. full. the. screen.
displays.MEMORY
FULL,.an.error.tone.
sounds. and. you.
cannot.store.a.new.
number. until. you.
delete. a. record. in.
speed.dial.memory.
o r . t e l e p h o n e.
directory
.......................
Presses
Dial.Key Once
Twice 3.Times 4.Times 5.Times 6.Times
ꢀ
ꢀ
A
B
E
H
K
N
Q
U
X
C
F
I
2
3
4
5
6
S
8
Z
2
D
3
G
4
J
L
5
M
O
R
V
Y
6
P
7
9
7
T
8
W
9
0
0
*
*
&
‘
,
-
#
#
ꢀ6 BASIC OPERATION
Speed Dialing
5 ..After.you.enter.the.name,.press.SELECT.or.PROG..The.screen.displays.ENTER NUMBER
6 ...Enter.the.telephone.number .Use. ..to.backspace.and.make.corrections .Press.REDIAL/PAUSE.
•.. If. the. location. is.
not. empty,. your.
new.entry.will.be.
stored. in. place.
of. the. old. and.
will. delete. the.
former.entry .Take.
caution. to. not.
save.over.entries.
you.do.not.wish.to.
delete.from.speed.
dial.memory
to.enter.a.pause.if.necessary .
— OR .— .
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Press.REDIAL/PAUSE.to.display.the.last.number.(up.to.24.digits.long).dialed.from.this.phone
7 .Press. SELECT.or.PROG.to.store.your.entry .The.screen.displays.DISTINCT RING?.and.the.
current.setting
8 ...Press. .or. ..to.choose.Y.(for.yes).if.you.wish.the.phone.to.alert.you.to.calls.from.this.number.by.
assigning a distinctive ringer after the first ring. Choose N.for.a.normal.ringer
9 ..Press.SELECT.or.PROG.to confirm. If you chose Y.in.Step 8,.a.
will.be.displayed.with.the.
entry
Edit a Number/Name Stored in Speed Dial
ꢀ ...Press.and.hold.the.speed.dial.location.key.(ꢀ-9).of.the.entry.you.wish.to.edit
2 ..When.the.screen.displays.the.entry.you.want.to.edit,.press.SELECT .Then.press. .or. .until.EDIT.
flashes.
SPEED EDIT ERASE
8005959511
01
3 Press.SELECT .The.screen.displays.the.name.and.number .The.cursor.appears.at.the.end.of.the.
name .Use. ..,. ..and.the.dial.pad.keys.to.edit.the.name .Press.SELECT to.move.on.to.edit.the.
number .Use. ..to.backspace.and.make.corrections .Press.SELECT to.move.on.to.edit.the.distinctive.
ring.setting .Press. .or. ..to.choose.Y.(for.yes).if.you.wish.the.phone.to.alert.you.to.calls.from.this.
number by assigning a distinctive ringer after the first ring. Choose N for a normal ringer.
4 ...Press.SELECT.to.save.the.edited.information
BASIC OPERATION ꢀ7
Speed Dialing
Delete a Number/Name Stored in Speed Dial
ꢀ ...Press.and.hold.the.speed.dial.location.key.(ꢀ-9).of.the.entry.you.wish.to.delete
2 ...When.the.screen.displays.the.entry.you.want.to.delete,.press.SELECT .Then.press. .or. .until.
ERASE flashes.
SPEED EDIT ERASE
8005959511
01
3 ...Press.SELECT .The.screen.displays ERASE NO YES.and.the.number .The.current.choice.
flashes.
4 ...Press. ..until.YES flashes.
5 ..Press.SELECT. You’ll hear a confirmation beep.
Dial a Speed Dial Number
ꢀ ..Press.and.hold.the.speed.dial.location.key.(ꢀ-9).of.the.entry.you.wish.to.dial
2 ....Press.PHONE.to.dial.the.displayed.memory.number
Reassign Locations in Speed Dial
ꢀ ...Press.and.hold.the.speed.dial.location.key.(ꢀ-9).of.the.entry.you.wish.to.reassign
2 ..When.the.screen.displays.the.entry.you.want.to.reassign,.press.SELECT .Press. .or. .until.
SPEED flashes.
SPEED EDIT ERASE
8005959511
01
3 ...Press.SELECT .The.screen.displays.ENTER 1-9
4. Press the keys (1-9) to reassign this entry into another memory location. You’ll hear a confirmation
beep
ꢀ8 BASIC OPERATION
Telephone Directory
Your.phone can.store.20.(including.the.nine.speed.dial.entries).telephone.numbers.with.names.(up.to.
ꢀ5.characters.for.the.name.and.24.digits.for.the.number.in.each.location).in.the.handset
•. Press.OFF.at.any.
time. to. exit. the.
directory
Store a Number/Name in the Directory
ꢀ ...Press.PROG .The.screen.displays.DIRECTORY
2 ..Press.SELECT .The.screen.displays.ENTER NAME
.•. When.the.memory.
is.full.the.screen.will.
display.MEMORY
FULL,. an. error.
tone. sounds. and.
you. will. not. be.
able. to. store. a.
new. number. until.
you.delete.a.stored.
number. to. make.
room. for. another.
entry
3 ...Using.the.chart.in.page.ꢀ6,.enter.up.to.ꢀ5.characters.for.the.name.you’re.storing.with.the.number .
Use. ..to.backspace.and.make.corrections;.use. ..to.advance.and.add.a.space
4. When you finish entering the name, press SELECT or. PROG . The. screen. displays. ENTER
NUMBER
5 ...Enter.the.telephone.number .Use. .to.backspace.and.make.corrections .Press.REDIAL/PAUSE.to.
store.a.pause.if.necessary .
— OR — .
Press.REDIAL/PAUSE to.display.the.last.number.(up.to.24.digits).dialed.from.this.handset
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
6 ...Press.SELECT or.PROG .The.screen.displays.DISTINCT RING? and.the.current.setting
7 ...Press. .or. ..to.choose.Y.(yes).if.you.wish.the.phone.to.alert.you.to.calls.from.this.number.by..
changing to a distinctive ringer after the first ring. Choose N.for.a.normal.ringer
8 ...Press.SELECT or.PROG.to confirm. If you chose Y.in.Step 7,.a. .will.be.displayed.with.the.directory.
entry
Edit a Number/Name Stored in the Directory
ꢀ Press. .The.screen.displays.DIRECTORY
2 ...Press. ..or. .to.scroll.alphabetically.through.entries.stored.in.directory .
— OR .— .
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Press the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry you want to edit.
BASIC OPERATION ꢀ9
Telephone Directory
3 ..When.the.screen.displays.the.entry.you.want.to.edit,.press SELECT .Then.press. .or. .until.EDIT.
flashes.
SPEED EDIT ERASE
8005959511
4 ..Press.SELECT .The.screen.displays.the.name.and.number .The.cursor.appears.at.the.end.of.the.
name .Use. ,. .and.the.dial.pad.keys.to.edit.the.name .Press.SELECT to confirm and move on to
edit.the.number .Use. .to.backspace.and.make.corrections .Press.SELECT to confirm and move
to.edit.the.distinctive.ring.setting
5 .Press.SELECT to.save.the.edited.information
Delete a Number/Name Stored in the Directory
ꢀ . Press. ..The.screen.displays.DIRECTORY
2 ..Press. ..or. .to.scroll.alphabetically.through.entries.stored.in.directory
— OR —
Press the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry you want to delete.
3 . When.the.screen.displays.the.entry.you.want.to.delete,.press.SELECT .Then.press. .or. .until.
ERASE flashes.
SPEED EDIT ERASE
8005959511
4 ...Press. SELECT . The. screen. displays. ERASE NO YES. and. the. number . The. current. choice.
flashes.
5 ..Press. .until.YES flashes.
20 BASIC OPERATION
Telephone Directory
6 ..Press.SELECT. You’ll hear a confirmation beep.
Move a Number/Name to the Speed Dial Memory
ꢀ ...Press. .The.screen.displays.DIRECTORY
2 ...Press. .or. .to.scroll.alphabetically.through.entries.stored.in.directory .
.
.
.
.
— OR .— .
.
.
.
.
.
.
Press the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry you want to move.
3 ..When.the.screen.displays.the.entry.you.want.to.move,.press.SELECT .Then.press. .or. .until.
SPEED flashes.
SPEED EDIT ERASE
8005959511
4 ...Press.SELECT .The.screen.displays.ENTER 1-9
5 ..Press.the.key.(ꢀ-9).to.move.this.entry.from.the.normal.directory.to.the.speed.dial.memory.and.assign.
the memory location. You’ll hear a confirmation beep. A memory location number (1 through 9) will
be.displayed.with.this.entry
Dial a Number from the Directory
ꢀ ...Press. .The.screen.displays.DIRECTORY
2 ...Press. .or. .to.scroll.alphabetically.through.entries.stored.in.directory .
— OR .— .
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Press the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry you want to dial.
3 ..When.the.screen.displays.the.entry.you.want.to.dial,.press.PHONE
BASIC OPERATION 2ꢀ
Caller ID
Your.phone.has.a.caller.ID.(CID).with.call.waiting.feature.that.works.with.service.from.your.local.
phone.service.provider .Caller.ID.with.call.waiting.lets.you.see.who’s.calling.before.you.answer.the.
phone,.even.when.you’re.on.another.call
You.may.need.to.change.your.phone.service.to.use.this.feature .Contact.your.phone.service.
provider.if:
•. You.have.both.caller.ID.and.call.waiting,.but.as.separate.services.(you.may.need.combined.
service)
•. You.have.only.caller.ID.service,.or.only.caller.waiting.service
•. You.don’t.subscribe.to.any.caller.ID.or.call.waiting.services
You.can.use.this.product.with.regular.caller.ID.service,.and.you.can.use.this.product’s.other.features.
without.subscribing.to.either.caller.ID.or.combined.caller.ID.with.call.waiting.service
There.are.fees.for.caller.ID.services,.and.they.may.not.be.available.in.all.areas
This.product.can.provide.information.only.if.both.you.and.the.caller.are.in.areas.offering.caller.ID.
service,.and.if.both.telephone.companies.use.compatible.equipment .
22 BASIC OPERATION
Caller ID
Caller’s telephone
number
•.. If. you. answer.
a. call. before.
the. information.
appears. on. the.
screen,. it. will.
not.be.in.the.call.
history
Caller’s name
This party has called
more than once.
VTech
L
*
Long distance
call
800-595-9511
Position of call
in call history
NEW...
OLD...
PM
5/01 5:40 28
•. Press.OFF.at.any.
time. to. exit. call.
history
Indicate whether the
record is new or old
Date of call
Time of call
About Call History (Caller ID)
Your.phone.can.store.up.to.45.calls.in.its.caller.ID.(CID).memory .When.the.memory.is.full,.the.oldest.
call.will.automatically.be.deleted.to.make.room.for.new.incoming.call.information
For each call that comes in, the screen displays the following information between the first and second
rings:
•....Your.caller’s.name.(ꢀ5.letters.are.sent.by.your.telephone.company)
•....The.caller’s.area.code.and.telephone.number
•... The.time.and.date.of.the.call
•.....The.repeat.tag.(*).in.the.upper.right.corner,.indicating.the.party.has.called.more.than.once
Review Call History
ꢀ ....Press. .(CID).to.view.call.history .
2 ...Use. .and. .to.scroll.through.records.in.call.history
BASIC OPERATION 23
Caller ID
Delete Records from Call History
Delete a Specific Call:
ꢀ ..Locate.the.record.you.want.to.delete.from.call.history
•.. Caller.ID.numbers.
may.appear.with.
an. area. code.
that. may. not. be.
required.for.local.
calls,. or. without.
a. ꢀ. that. may. be.
needed. for. long.
distance. calls .
If. the. number.
displayed. is. not.
in.the.right.format,.
press.#.repeatedly.
to. see. different.
dialing. options .
You. can. choose.
to. dial. with. or.
without. the. area.
code,. or. with. or.
without.the.ꢀ
2 ..Press.the.DELETE key to delete. You’ll hear a confirmation beep.
Delete All Calls:
ꢀ ...With.the.handset.in.idle.(off).mode,.press.and.hold.the.DELETE key.to.delete .The.screen.displays.
ERASE ALL NO YES. The current choice flashes.
2 ...Press. .until.YES flashes.
3 ...Press.SELECT. You’ll hear a confirmation beep.
Dial a Displayed Number
ꢀ ..Locate.the.record.in.call.history.that.you.want.to.dial
2 ..If.you.wish.to.change.how.the.number.is.dialed,.press.# .The.
800-595-9511
5/01 5:40 PM......OLD.28.
screen.displays.any.alternate.dialing.sequences.available.
for.this.call.(area.code.+.number;.ꢀ.+.area.code.+.number;.
number.only;.ꢀ+.number) .See.the.side.column.for.more.
information.on.changing.the.dialing.format
3 ..Press.SELECT .Press. .or. .until.DIAL flashes.
DIAL PROGRAM
800-595-9511
5/01 5:40 PM......OLD.28.
4 ...Press.SELECT .The.number.is.automatically.dialed .
— OR .— .
.
When.the.number.is.correctly.displayed.for.dialing,.you.
want.to.dial,.press.PHONE
Store a Call History Record in the Directory
ꢀ ..Locate.the.record.in.the.call.history.you.want.to.store.in.
the.directory
24 BASIC OPERATION
Caller ID
2 ....If.you.wish.to.change.how.the.number.is.stored,.press.
# .The.screen.displays.any.alternate.dialing.sequences.
available.for.this.call.(area.code.+.number;.ꢀ.+.area.
code.+.number;.number.only;.ꢀ+.number) .See.the.note.
in.the.side.margin.for.more.information.on.changing.
the.dialing.sequence
800-595-9511
5/01 5:40 PM......OLD.28.
•.. Caller.ID.numbers.
may.appear.with.
an. area. code.
that. may. not. be.
required.for.local.
calls,. or. without.
a. ꢀ. that. may. be.
needed. for. long.
distance. calls .
If. the. number.
displayed. is. not.
in.the.right.format,.
press.#.repeatedly.
to. see. different.
dialing. options .
You. can. choose.
to. dial. with. or.
without. the. area.
code,. or. with. or.
without.the.ꢀ
DIAL PROGRAM
800-595-9511
5/01 5:40 PM......OLD.28.
3 Press.SELECT,.then.press. .or. .until.PROGRAM.
flashes.
4 ...Press.SELECT three.times .The.screen.displays:
DISTINCT RING? N
800-595-9511
5/01 5:40 PM......OLD.28.
5 ...Press. .or. .to.select.Y or.N.for.distinctive.ringer
6 ...Press.SELECT. You’ll hear a confirmation beep. If
you.choose.Y in.step.5,.a. .will.be.displayed.with.the.
directory.entry
Display Screen Messages
Screen Displays:
When:
The.other.party.is.blocking.name.and/or.number.
information
PRIVATE
Your.phone.company.is.unable.to.receive.information.
about.this.caller’s.name.and/or.number
UNKNOWN
This.caller.has.called.you.more.than.once
* (after.name)
BASIC OPERATION 25
Answering System Operation At the Base
Audible Indicators
Your phone telephone system gives you voice prompts for feature operations and voice confirmations
when.you.press.a.button.or.complete.an.operation
•. The. time. will. be.
set. automatically.
with.incoming.caller. Setting the clock
ID. data . You. can.
however. choose.
to. set. the. time.
manually
ꢀ . Make.sure.the.answering.system.is.on
2 ..Press.TIME/SET .The.system.announces.the.clock.setting,.then.announces:.“To begin setting
the clock, press TIME/SET, then press CHANGE to change the setting or press TIME/SET to
continue.”
•. To. advance. the.
minute. or. year. by.
increments. of. ꢀ0,.
press. and. hold.
CHANGE
3 ..Press.TIME/SET .The.system.announces.the.current.day
4 ..Press.CHANGE.until.the.system.announces.the.correct.day,.then.press.TIME/SET .The.system.
announces.the.current.hour
5 ..Press.CHANGE.until.the.system.announces.the.correct.hour,.then.press.TIME/SET .The.system.
announces.the.current.minute
6 ..Press.CHANGE.until.the.system.announces.the.correct.minute,.then.press.TIME/SET .The.system.
announces.the.current.year
7 ..Press. CHANGE. until. the. system. announces. the. correct. year,. press.TIME/SET . The. system.
announces.the.current.clock.setting
About Announcements
•.. You.can.record..two.different.announcements.—..one.for.normal.answering.and.one.for.when.you’ve.
set.the.system.to.play.the.announcement.only
•.. Use.normal.answering.when.you.want.the.system.to.record.callers’.messages .Use.announce.
only.when.you.want.to.give.information.to.callers.without.accepting.messages
•.. If. you. choose. not. to. record. an. announcement,. the. system. answers. with. a. pre-recorded.
announcement
•.. The.normal.answering.pre-recorded.announcement.says:.“Hello. Pleaseleaveamessageafterthetone.”.
The.announce.only.pre-recorded.announcement.says:.“We’re sorry, messages to this number cannot
be accepted.”
26 BASIC OPERATION
Answering System Operation At the Base
•.. By.setting.announce.only.to.on.or.off,.you.decide.which.announcement.your.callers.will.hear.when.
the.system.answers.a.call.(the.system.comes.set.for.normal.answering,.with.announce.only.turned.
off) .See.Set announce only,.located.in.the.Feature Summary.chart.later.in.this.section,.to.change.
your.announcement.selection
•. Announcements.
less. than. three.
s e c o n d s . i n.
length. will. not. be.
recorded ”
Select.a.feature.setting
Enter.answering.system.
feature. setup. and.
choose.a.feature.to.set
...................................
Record..outgoing.
announcements,.
and.memos
Turn. answering.
system.on.or.off
Review/change.clock.setting;.
confirm feature settings
Record Your Announcement
ꢀ . Press.MENU.until.you.hear.“Announcement. Press PLAY or press RECORD. To continue setup,
press MENU.”
2 . Press.REC/MEMO .After.you.hear.“Record after the tone. Press STOP when you are done.” .followed.
by.a.beep,.speak.toward.the.base.to.record.an.announcement.up.to.90.seconds.long
3 ...Press.PLAY/STOP .The.system.plays.back.your.recorded.message
To review your announcement at any time:
ꢀ ..Press.MENU.until.you.hear.“Announcement. Press PLAY or press RECORD. To continue setup,
press MENU.”
2 ...Press.PLAY/STOP,.the.system.plays.the.current.announcement
To delete your announcement:
Press.DELETE.during.announcement.playback .The.system.will.use.the.pre-recorded.announcement.
until.you.record.a.new.one
BASIC OPERATION 27
Answering System Operation At the Base
Setting Up Your Answering System
You can set up one feature at a time, or you can set up the first feature and then move on to set up
the.other.features.in.sequence
•. To. advance. the.
remote. access.
code. number. by.
increments.of.ten,.
press.and hold.the.
CHANGE.key
ꢀ . Make.sure.the.answering.system.is.on
2 . Press.MENU.until.the.system.announces.the.feature.you.want.to.set .Refer.to.the.Feature Summary.
below..for.a.description.of.the.features.and..your.choices
3 . Press.CHANGE.until.the.system.announces.the.desired.setting
4 . Press.TIME/SET to confirm your selection.
5 . Press.MENU to.move.on.to.the.next.feature,.or.press.PLAY/STOP to.exit.feature.setup
Feature Summary
Default.settings.indicated.by.*.
System Announces:
Description/Directions:
Set. the. remote. access. code. you. will. use. to.
access.features.and.functions.of.the.answering.
system. from. a. touch. tone. phone . You. can.
select.any.two.digit.code,.from.ꢀ0.to.99
“Remote access code. To change the setting press
CHANGE.”
ꢀ9*
When. message. alert. is. turned. on,. the. base.
beeps. once. every. ꢀ0. seconds. when. new.
messages.have.been.received
“Message alert. To change the setting press CHANGE.” .
Off*.
On
When. you. turn. announce. only. on,. callers.
hear. your. announcement,. but. cannot. leave.
a.message
“Announcement only, record no messages. To
change the setting press CHANGE.”.
On.
Off*
28 BASIC OPERATION
Answering System Operation At the Base
“Base ringer. To change the setting press CHANGE.”. Turn.the.base.ringer.on.or.off
On*.
Off
•.. You. can. exit.
feature. setup.
at. any. time. by.
pressing.a.PLAY/
STOP
“Number of rings. To change the setting press
CHANGE.”.
2.
4*.
6
Choose.how.many.times.the.phone.will.
ring.before.the.system.answers.a.call .
•. If. the. system.
has. less. than.
30. seconds. of.
record. time. left,.
the. answering.
system. turns.
off . The. system.
w i l l . a n s w e r.
after. ꢀ0. rings.
and. announce.
“Memory is full.
Enter remote
access code.”
and.wait.for.the.
caller.to.enter.the.
remote. access.
code
Toll.Saver
With.toll.saver.active,.the.system.answers.
after. two. rings. when. you. have. new.
messages. and. after. four. when. you. have.
no.new.messages
Listen to, Save & Delete Messages
The.system.automatically.saves.your.messages.until.you.delete.them,.and.can.store.approximately.ꢀ5.
minutes.of.messages,.memos,.and.announcements.(up.to.a.maximum.of.99.messages) .A.message.
or.memo.can.be.up.to.four.minutes.long
The message window will flash to alert you to new, unplayed messages. If all messages have been
reviewed,.the.number.displayed.in.the.window.will.glow.steadily ..If.the.system.contains.both.old.
and.new.messages,.it.will.play.only.the.new.messages ..After.all.new.messages.are.played,.press.
PLAY/STOP.to.hear.all.messages
Before.playing.a.message,.the.system.announces.the.day.and.time.it.was.received .While.the.message.
plays,.the.message.window.displays.the.number.of.the.message .After.playing.the.last.message.in.a.
mailbox,.the.system.announces.“End of messages.” If the system has less than five minutes of recording
time.left,.it.announces.the.remaining.time
BASIC OPERATION 29
Answering System Operation At the Base
Press.to.repeat.a.message;.
hold.to.back.up.and.play.the.
previous.message
Message.Window
Delete Messages
•.. To.delete.a.message,.press.
Press.to.skip.to.the.next.
message;. hold. to. speed.
up.playback
.
DELETE.while.the..message.
is.playing
•... Press.and hold DELETE to.
delete.all.old.messages
•.. You.cannot.delete.a.message.
until. it’s. been. reviewed;.
deleted. messages. cannot.
be.recovered
Play Messages
Press.to.play.messages .Press.
again.to.stop.playback
Call Screening/Intercept
ꢀ ..Make.sure.the.answering.system.is.on,.and.set.the.message.playback.volume.control.above.level.
1.so.you.can.hear.the.caller’s.message
2 ...If.you.decide.to.answer.the.call,.press.PHONE on.the.handset
Record a Memo
You.can.record.a.memo.up.to.four.minutes.long,.which.is.stored.as.an.incoming.message
ꢀ . Press.and.release.REC/MEMO
2 . The.system.announces.“Record after the tone. Press STOP when you are done.”.After.the.beep,.
speak.toward.the.microphone .The.message.window.displays.the.length.of.your.memo.up.to.99.
seconds, if you record a memo longer than 99 seconds, 99 continues to flash until you finish.
3 . To.stop.recording,.press.the.PLAY/STOP.again
30 BASIC OPERATION
Answering System Operation At the Base
Window Display:
When:
No.messages
0
Total.number.of.messages,.or.message.number.during.
message.playback
1-98
Memory.is.full,.or.total.number.of.messages.is.99
0-99 <--> F
Duration.of.announcement.or.memo.recording.(maximum.
length.of.announcement.is.90.seconds)
1 to.99.(counting)
Length.of.recording.is.more.than.99.seconds
99(flashing)
Indicates. volume. level. selected. when. VOL-. or. VOL+.
is.pressed
1-8 (on.steady.for.one.second)
Current.remote.access.code.while.setting
Announce.only.mode .
10 - 99
A
System.is.set.to.announce.only.mode.and.the.memory.
is.full
1-98 and A (alternating)
Display.when.any.setting.is.changed.from.on.or.off
Clock.needs.to.be.set
ON.or.OFF.(steady.for.one.second)
CL <--> (normal.display)
--.(steady)
System.is.answering.a.call.or.is.in.remote.operation
System.is.in.programming.mode.or.initializing
--(flashing)
BASIC OPERATION 3ꢀ
Answering System Operation - Remote Access
Connect with the Answering System
You.can.access.many.features.of.this.system.remotely.from.a.touch.tone.phone
ꢀ . Dial.your.telephone.number
2 . When.the.system.answers,.enter.your.remote.access.code.(preset.to.19) .The.system.beeps.once.
and.then.announces.the.number.of.new.messages
3 . Enter.a.remote.command.(see.Remote Access Commands)
4 . To.end.remote.access,.simply.hang.up.the.phone
Voice Menu
The.system.has.voice.prompts.to.help.you.with.remote.operation .Press.* 5.to.hear.the.menu.while.
remotely.connected.to.the.answering.system
Remote Access Commands
Function:
Command:
Play.messages
Press.1.to.play.all.messages .Press.2.to.play.new.messages .If.
there.are.no.new.messages,.the.system.plays.old.messages
Repeat.a.message.
Skip.a.message
Press.4.while.message.is.playing;.press.4 4.to.back.up.previous.
message
Press.6.while.message.is.playing;.each.press.advances.to.the.
next.message
Stop
Press.5
Press.*5
Hang.up
Help
Save.messages
32 BASIC OPERATION
Answering System Operation - Remote Access
Function:
Command:
Delete.message
Press.3.while.message.is.playing .Press.3 3.to.delete.all.old.
messages
•. I f . n o . k e y . i s.
pressed. within.
ꢀ0. seconds. of.
entering. remote.
access,.the.voice.
menu. will. be.
announced .After.
the. voice. menu.
announcement,.
i f . n o . k e y . i s.
pressed. within.
2 0 . s e c o n d s ,.
t h e . r e m o t e.
access. call. will.
automatically.
Review.announcement
Record.announcement
Press.#7;.system.plays.announcement,.then.beeps
Press.*7;.after.beep,.record.announcement,.press.5.to.stop .
System.plays.back.announcement
Record.memo
Turn.system.off
Press.8,.speak.after.beep;.press.5 when finished.
Press.0;.the.system.announces,.“Answering machine off.”.Press.
0 again.to.turn.the.system.back.on
When.system.is.off,.it.answers.after.ꢀ0.rings.and.announces,.
Please.enter.your.remote.access.code .Enter.your.remote.access.
code,.then.press.0.to.turn.the.answering.system.on
Turn.system.on
end
Review.remote.access.code Press.#9
Press. *9. to. change. remote. access. code,. then. enter. desired.
remote.access.code.from.ꢀ0-99
Change.remote.access.code
BASIC OPERATION 33
Batteries
Battery Care and performance:
After.your.battery.is.fully.charged,.you.can.expect.the.following.performance:
•. .If. you. repeatedly.
get. a. low. battery.
indicator,.even.after.
charging.overnight,.
the.battery.should.
be.replaced
Operation
Operating time
While.in.use.(talking)
up.to.5.hours
up.to.6.days
While.not.in.use.(standby*)
*..Handset.is.off.the.base.unit.or.charger.but.not.in.use
•. To.reduce.the.risk.
of fire or injury to
persons.or.damage.
to. the. telephone,.
read. and. follow.
these. instructions.
carefully:. Charge.
t h e . b a t t e r y.
provided. with.
or. identified. for.
u s e . w i t h . t h i s.
product. only. in.
accordance. with.
the. instructions.
and. limitations.
specified. in. the.
user’s.manual
•. The.battery.needs.charging.when:
.
.
—.A.new.battery.is.installed.in.the.handset
— The phone beeps twice every five seconds.
—.The.screen.displays.BATTERY LOW.and.the.low.battery.icon
•. .Place. the. handset. in. the. base. so. the. CHARGE. light. turns. on . The. battery. is. typically. fully.
charged.in.ꢀ6.hours
•. .You.can.keep.the.battery.fully.charged.by.returning.the.handset.to.the.base.after.each.use .
Replacing the Handset Battery
ꢀ . .Remove.the.battery.compartment.cover.on.the.handset.by.pressing.on.the.indentation.and.sliding.the.
cover.downward
2 . Lift.out.the.old.battery.and.disconnect
3 . .Align.the.two.holes.in.the.new.battery’s.plug.with.the.socket.
pins,.and.snap.the.plug.into.place .Snap.the.battery.in.the.
compartment,.as.described.in.Installation,.on.page.5
4 . Replace.the.cover.by.sliding.it.up.into.place
5 . .The.new.battery.must.be.charged.before.using.the.phone .
Place.the.handset.in.the.base.and.allow.it.to.charge.for.at.
least 16 hours the first charge. The telephone might operate
before.that,.but.for.best.performance,.let.the.battery.charge.
fully
34 BASIC OPERATION
Troubleshooting
If you have difficulty operating your phone, the suggestions below should solve the problem. If you still have difficulty after
trying.these.suggestions,.call.VTech.Communications.at.ꢀ-800-595-95ꢀꢀ .In.Canada,.call.VTech.Telecommunications.
Canada.Ltd .at.ꢀ-800-267-7377
Problem
Suggestion
My.phone.doesn’t.
work.at.all
•.Make.sure.the.power.cord.is.plugged.in
• Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the base unit and the telephone wall
jack
•..Charge.the.battery.in.the.handset.for.ꢀ8.hours .For.optimum.daily.performance,.return.the.
handset.to.its.base.when.not.in.use
•..Reset.the.base .Unplug.the.unit’s.electrical.power .Wait.for.ꢀ5.seconds.then.plug.it.back.in .
Allow.up.to.one.minute.for.the.handset.and.base.to.reset
•..You.may.need.to.purchase.a.new.battery,.please.refer.to.the.Batteries.section.of.this..
user’s.manual
I.cannot.get.a.dial.
tone
•.First.try.all.the.suggestions.above
•.Move.the.handset.closer.to.the.base .You.might.have.moved.out.of.range
•.Your.line.cord.might.be.malfunctioning .Try.installing.a.new.line.cord
•..If.the.previous.suggestions.don’t.work,.disconnect.the.base.unit.from.the.telephone.jack.and.
connect.a.different.phone .If.there.is.no.dial.tone.on.that.phone.either,.the.problem.is.in.your.
wiring.or.local.service .Contact.your.local.telephone.company
ADDITIONAL INFO
35
Troubleshooting
Problem
Suggestion
I.cannot.dial.out
•..Make.sure.you.have.a.dial tone before dialing. The handset may take a second or two to find
the.base.and.produce.a.dial.tone .This.is.normal .Wait.an.extra.second.before.dialing
•..Make.sure.your.phone.is.set.to.the.correct.dial.mode.for.the.type.of.service.that.you.have.
(pulse.or.touchtone) .Refer.to.the.Installation.section.of.this.user’s.manual.to.set.the.dial.mode
•..If.the.other.phones.in.your.home.are.having.the.issue,.the.problem.is.in.your.wiring.or.local.
service .Contact.your.local.telephone.company.(charges.may.apply )
•..Eliminate.any.background.noise .Noise.from.a.television,.radio.or.other.appliance.may.cause.
the phone to not dial out properly. If you cannot eliminate the background noise, first try muting
the.handset.before.dialing,.or.dialing.from.another.room.in.your.home.with.less.background.
noise
My.handset.beeps.
five times and isn’t
performing.normally
•..Make.sure.the.power.cord.is.securely.plugged.into.the.base .Plug.the.unit.into.a.different,.
working.outlet.not.controlled.by.a.wall.switch
•.Move.the.handset.closer.to.the.base .You.might.have.moved.out.of.range
•..If.the.handset.is.in.its.base.and.the.charging.light.does.not.come.on,.refer.to.Charge Light is
Off.in.this.troubleshooting.guide
•..Reset.the.base .Unplug.the.unit’s.electrical.power .Wait.for.ꢀ5.seconds.then.plug.it.back.in .
Allow.up.to.one.minute.for.the.handset.and.base.to.reset
•..Other.electronic.products.can.cause.interference.with.your.cordless.phone .Try.installing.your.
phone.as.far.away.from.these.types.of.electronic.devices.as.possible:.wireless.routers,.radios,.
radio.towers,.pager.towers,.cell.phones,.intercoms,.room.monitors,.televisions,.personal.
computers,.kitchen.appliances.and.other.cordless.phones
36 ADDITIONAL INFO
Troubleshooting
Problem
Suggestion
•. Only.one.handset.of.your.phone.system.can.be.in.use.(off.hook).at.a.time .For.example,.if.HSꢀ.
is.on.a.call.and.HS2.presses.the PHONE button,.CAN’T CONNECT.will.display .Be.sure.only.
one.handset.is.in.use.at.a.time
CAN’T CONNECT
displays.on.my.
handset
•.. Move.the.handset.closer.to.the.base .You.might.have.moved.out.of.range
•.. If.the.handset.is.in.its.base.and.the.charging.light.does.not.come.on,.refer.to.The.charge.light.
is.off.in.this.troubleshooting.guide
•.. Reset.the.base .Unplug.the.unit’s.electrical.power .Wait.for.ꢀ5.seconds.then.plug.it.back.in .Allow.
up.to.one.minute.for.the.handset.and.base.to.reset
•.. Other.electronic.products.can.cause.interference.with.your.cordless.phone .Try.installing.your.
phone.as.far.away.from.these.types.of.electronic.devices.as.possible:.wireless.routers,.radios,.
radio. towers,. pager. towers,. cell. phones,. intercoms,. room. monitors,. televisions,. personal.
computers,.kitchen.appliances.and.other.cordless.phones
The.batteries.will.not.
hold.a.charge
•.. .Charge.the.battery.in.the.handset.for.ꢀ6.hours .For.optimum.daily.performance,.return.the.
handset.to.its.base.when.not.in.use
•.. You.may.need.to.purchase.a.new.battery,.please.refer.to.the.Batteries.section.of.this.user’s.
manual
•.. Your.phone.might.be.malfunctioning .Please.refer.to.the.Warranty.section.of.this.user’s.manual.
for.further.instruction
If.you.subscribe.to.DSL. If.you.hear.noise.during.conversations.and/or.your.caller.ID.features.aren’t.functioning.properly,.
service
install a noise filter to the telephone line between the base unit and the telephone line jack. Contact
your DSL provider to obtain a noise filter.
ADDITIONAL INFO
37
Troubleshooting
Problem
Suggestion
I.get.noise,.static,.
or.weak.signal.even.
when.I’m.near.the.
base
•.. Press.the.CHAN.button.while.on.a.call.until.the.interference.has.been.eliminated
•.. Other.electronic.products.can.cause.interference.with.your.cordless.phone .Try.installing.your.
phone.as.far.away.from.these.types.of.electronic.devices.as.possible:.wireless.routers,.radios,.
radio. towers,. pager. towers,. cell. phones,. intercoms,. room. monitors,. televisions,. personal.
computers,.kitchen.appliances.and.other.cordless.phones
•.. Microwaves.operate.on.the.same.frequency.as.your.phone .It.is.normal.to.experience.static.on.
your.phone.while.the.microwave.is.running .Do.not.install.this.phone.in.the.same.outlet.or.near.
the.microwave
•.. .If.your.phone.is.plugged.in.with.a.modem.or.surge.protector,.plug.the.phone.(or.modem/surge.
protector).into.a.different.location .If.this.solves.the.problem,.re-locate.your.phone.or.modem.
farther.apart.from.one.another,.or.use.a.different.surge.protector
•.. Relocate.your.phone.to.a.higher.location .The.phone.will.likely.get.better.reception.not.installed.
in.a.low.area
•.. If.the.other.phones.in.your.home.are.having.the.issue,.the.problem.is.in.your.wiring.or.local.
service .Contact.your.local.telephone.company.(charges.may.apply )
I.hear.other.calls.while.
using.my.phone
•.. .Disconnect.your.base.unit.from.the.telephone.jack,.and.plug.in.a.regular.telephone .If.you.
still.hear.other.calls,.the.problem.is.probably.in.your.wiring.or.local.service .Call.your.local.
telephone.company
I.hear.noise.in.the.
handset,.and.none.of.
the.keys.or.buttons.
work
•.. Make.sure.the.power.cord.is.plugged.in
38 ADDITIONAL INFO
Troubleshooting
Problem
Suggestion
My.handset.does.not.
ring.when.I.receive.
a.call
•.. Make.sure.you.have.the.ringer.activated .Refer.to.the.section(s).on.ringer.selection.in.this.user’s.
manual
•
Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the base unit and the telephone jack.
Make.sure.the.power.cord.is.plugged.in
•.. You.may.be.too.far.from.the.base.unit
•.. Charge.the.battery.in.the.handset.for.ꢀ6.hours .For.optimum.daily.performance,.return.the.
handset.to.its.base.when.not.in.use
•.. You.may.have.too.many.extension.phones.on.your.telephone.line.to.allow.all.of.them.to.ring .
Try.unplugging.some.of.the.other.phones
•
The layout of your home or office might be limiting the operating range. Try moving the base to
another location, preferably on an upper floor.
•.. If.the.other.phones.in.your.home.are.having.the.issue,.the.problem.is.in.your.wiring.or.local.
service .Contact.your.local.telephone.company.(charges.may.apply )
•.. Test.a.working.phone.at.the.phone.jack .If.another.phone.has.the.same.problem,.the.problem.
is.the.phone.jack .Contact.your.local.telephone.company.(charges.may.apply )
•.. Other.electronic.products.can.cause.interference.with.your.cordless.phone .Try.installing.your.
phone.as.far.away.from.these.types.of.electronic.devices.as.possible:.wireless.routers,.radios,.
radio. towers,. pager. towers,. cell. phones,. intercoms,. room. monitors,. televisions,. personal.
computers,.kitchen.appliances.and.other.cordless.phones
•.. Your.line.cord.might.be.malfunctioning .Try.installing.a.new.line.cord
ADDITIONAL INFO
39
Troubleshooting
Problem
Suggestion
My.calls.fade.or.cut.in.
•.. Press.the.CHAN.button.while.on.a.call.until.the.interference.has.been.eliminated
and.out.while.I’m.using. •.. Other.electronic.products.can.cause.interference.with.your.cordless.phone .Try.installing.your.
my.handset
phone.as.far.away.from.these.types.of.electronic.devices.as.possible:.wireless.routers,.radios,.
radio. towers,. pager. towers,. cell. phones,. intercoms,. room. monitors,. televisions,. personal.
computers,.kitchen.appliances.and.other.cordless.phones
•.. Microwaves.operate.on.the.same.frequency.as.your.phone .It.is.normal.to.experience.static.on.
your.phone.while.the.microwave.is.running .Do.not.install.this.phone.in.the.same.outlet.or.near.
the.microwave
•.. .If.your.phone.is.plugged.in.with.a.modem.or.surge.protector,.plug.the.phone.(or.modem/surge.
protector).into.a.different.location .If.this.solves.the.problem,.re-locate.your.phone.or.modem.
farther.apart.from.one.another,.or.use.a.different.surge.protector
•.. Relocate.your.phone.to.a.higher.location .The.phone.will.get.better.reception.not.installed.in.a.
low.area
•.. If.the.other.phones.in.your.home.are.having.the.issue,.the.problem.is.in.your.wiring.or.local.
service .Contact.your.local.telephone.company.(charges.may.apply )
The.charge.light.is.off
•.. Clean.the.handset.and.base.charging.contact.each.month.using.a.pencil.eraser.or.cloth
•
Make sure the power and line cords are plugged in correctly and firmly.
•.. Reset.the.base .Unplug.the.unit’s.electrical.power .Wait.for.ꢀ5.seconds.then.plug.it.back.in .Allow.
up.to.one.minute.for.the.handset.and.base.to.reset
•.. Your.phone.might.be.malfunctioning .Please.refer.to.the.Warranty.section.of.this.user’s.manual.
for.further.instruction
40 ADDITIONAL INFO
Troubleshooting
Problem
Suggestion
My.Caller.ID.isn’t.
working
•.. .Caller.ID.is.a.subscription.service .You.must.subscribe.to.this.service.for.this.feature.to.work.on.
your.phone
•.. Your.caller.must.be.calling.from.an.area.that.supports.caller.ID
•.. Both.you.and.your.caller’s.telephone.companies.must.use.caller.ID.compatible.equipment
My.answering.machine. •.. Make.sure.system.is.turned.ON.(the.ON/OFF.key.is.illuminated)
is.not.recording.
messages
•.. Make.sure.the.announce.only.feature.is.set.to.OFF
I.cannot.hear.recorded.
messages
•. Using.the.base.volume.control,.raise.the.volume.to.a.comfortable.listening.level
CL is flashing in the
base.message.display.
window
•.. You.need.to.set.the.day.and.time .Refer.to.the.section(s).on.setting.day.and.time.in.this.
user’s.manual
•.. Make.sure.announce.only.feature.is.set.to.OFF
Common.cure.for.
electronic.equipment
If.the.unit.does.not.seem.to.be.responding.normally,.then.try.putting.the.handset.in.its.base .If.it.
does.not.seem.to.respond,.do.the.following.(in.the.order.listed):
ꢀ ..Disconnect.the.power.to.the.base
2 ..Disconnect.the.handset.battery,.and.spare.battery,.if.applicable
3 ..Wait.a.few.minutes
4 ..Connect.power.to.the.base
5 ..Re-install.the.battery(ies)
6 ..Wait.for.the.handset.to.re-establish.its.link.with.the.base .To.be.safe,.allow.up.to.one.minute.for.
this.to.take.place
ADDITIONAL INFO
4ꢀ
Maintenance
Taking.care.of.your.telephone
Your.cordless.telephone.contains.sophisticated.electronic.parts,.so.it.must.be.treated.with.care
Avoid.rough.treatment
Place.the.handset.down.gently .Save.the.original.packing.materials.to.protect.your.telephone.if.you.ever.need.to.ship.it
Avoid.water
Your.telephone.can.be.damaged.if.it.gets.wet .Do.not.use.the.handset.outdoors.in.the.rain,.or.handle.it.with.wet.hands .Do.not.install.your.base.unit.near.a.sink,.bathtub.or.shower
Electrical.storms
Electrical.storms.can.sometimes.cause.power.surges.harmful.to.electronic.equipment .For.your.own.safety,.use.caution.when.using.electric.appliances.during.storms
Cleaning.your.telephone
Your.telephone.has.a.durable.plastic.casing.that.should.retain.its.luster.for.many.years .Clean.it.only.with.a.soft.cloth.slightly.dampened.with.water.or.a.mild.soap .Do.not.use.excess.water.or.cleaning.
solvents.of.any.kind
Warranty Statement
.
.Remember.that.electrical.appliances.can.cause.serious.injury.if.used.when.you.are.wet.or.standing.in.water .If.your.base.unit.should.fall.into.water,.DO NOT RETRIEVE.IT UNTIL YOU
UNPLUG THE POWER CORD AND TELEPHONE LINE CORDS FROM THE WALL..Then.pull.the.unit.out.by.the.unplugged.cords
What does this limited warranty cover?
•..The.manufacturer.of.this.VTech.product,.VTech.Communications,.warrants.to.the.holder.of.a.valid.proof.of.purchase.(“Consumer”.or.“you”).that.the.product.and.all.accessories.provided.
by.VTech.in.the.sales.package.(“Product”).are.free.from.material.defects.in.material.and.workmanship,.pursuant.to.the.following.terms.and.conditions,.when.installed.and.used.normally.
and.in.accordance.with.operation.instructions .This.limited.warranty.extends.only.to.the.Consumer.for.Products.purchased.and.used.in.the.United.States.of.America
What will VTech Communications do if the Product is not free from material defects in materials and workmanship during the limited warranty period (“Materially Defective Product”)?
•..During.the.limited.warranty.period,.VTech’s.authorized.service.representative.will.repair.or.replace.at.VTech’s.option,.without.charge,.a.Materially.Defective.Product .If.we.repair.this.
product,.we.may.use.new.or.refurbished.replacement.parts .If.we.choose.to.replace.this.product,.we.may.replace.it.with.a.new.or.refurbished.product.of.the.same.or.similar.design .VTech.
will.return.repaired.or.replacement.products.to.you.in.working.condition .VTech.will.retain.defective.parts,.modules,.or.equipment .Repair.or.replacement.of.Product,.at.VTech’s.option,.is.
your.exclusive.remedy .You.should.expect.the.repair.or.replacement.to.take.approximately.30.days
How long is the limited warranty period?
•..The.limited.warranty.period.for.the.product.extends.for.ONE.(ꢀ).YEAR.from.the.date.of.purchase.if.we.repair.or.replace.a.Materially.Defective.Product.under.the.terms.of.this.limited.
warranty .This.limited.warranty.also.applies.to.repaired.or.replacement.Products.for.a.period.of.either.(a).90.days.from.the.date.the.repaired.or.replacement.Product.is.shipped.to.you.or.
(b).the.time.remaining.on.the.original.one-year.warranty;.whichever.is.longer
What is not covered by this limited warranty?
This.limited.warranty.does.not.cover
1. Product that has been subjected to misuse, accident, shipping or other physical damage, improper installation, abnormal operation or handling, neglect, inundation, fire, water or other
liquid.intrusion;.or
2. Product that has been damaged due to repair, alteration or modification by anyone other than an authorized service representative of VTech; or
3 . .Product.to.the.extent.that.the.problem.experienced.is.caused.by.signal.conditions,.network.reliability.or.cable.or.antenna.systems;.or
42 ADDITIONAL INFO
Warranty Statement
4 . Product.to.the.extent.that.the.problem.is.caused.by.use.with.non-VTech.electrical.accessories;.or
5 . .Product.whose.warranty/quality.stickers,.Product.serial.numbers.plates.or.electronic.serial.numbers.have.been.removed,.altered.or.rendered.illegible;.or
6 . .Product.purchased,.used,.serviced,.or.shipped.for.repair.from.outside.the.United.States,.or.used.for.commercial.or.institutional.purposes.(including.but.not.limited.to.Products.used.for.
rental.purposes.);.or
7 . Product.returned.without.valid.proof.of.purchase.(see.2.below);.or.
8 .. .Charges.for.installation.or.set.up,.adjustment.of.customer.controls,.and.installation.or.repair.of.systems.outside.the.unit
How do you get warranty service?
•..To.obtain.warranty.service.in.the.United.States.of.America,.call.ꢀ-800-595-95ꢀꢀ.for.instructions.regarding.where.to.return.the.Product .Before.calling.for.service,.please.check.the.user’s.
manual .A.check.of.the.Product.controls.and.features.may.save.you.a.service.call
•..Except.as.provided.by.applicable.law,.you.assume.the.risk.of.loss.or.damage.during.transit.and.transportation.and.are.responsible.for.delivery.or.handling.charges.incurred.in.the.
transport.of.Product.(s).to.the.service.location .VTech.will.return.repaired.or.replaced.product.under.this.limited.warranty.to.you,.transportation,.delivery.or.handling.charges.prepaid .
VTech.assumes.no.risk.for.damage.or.loss.of.the.Product.in.transit
•..If.the.Product.failure.is.not.covered.by.this.limited.warranty,.or.proof.of.purchase.does.not.meet.the.terms.of.this.limited.warranty,.VTech.will.notify.you.and.will.request.that.you.authorize.
the.cost.of.repair.prior.to.any.further.repair.activity .You.must.pay..for.the.cost.of.repair.and.return.shipping.costs.for.the.repair.of.Products.that.are.not.covered.by.this.limited.warranty
What must you return with the Product to get warranty service?
1. Return the entire original package and contents including the Product to the VTech service location along with a description of the malfunction or difficulty;
2 ..Include.“valid.proof.of.purchase”.(sales.receipt).identifying.the.Product.purchased.(Product.model).and.the.date.of.purchase.or.receipt;.and
3 .Provide.your.name,.complete.and.correct.mailing.address,.and.telephone.number
Other Limitations
•..This.warranty.is.the.complete.and.exclusive.agreement.between.you.and.VTech .It.supersedes.all.other.written.or.oral.communications.related.to.this.Product .VTech.provides.no.other.
warranties.for.this.product .The.warranty.exclusively.describes.all.of.VTech’s.responsibilities.regarding.the.product .There.are.no.other.express.warranties .No.one.is.authorized.to.make.
modifications to this limited warranty and you should not rely on any such modification.
.State.Law.Rights:.This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
.Limitations:.Implied warranties, including those of fitness for a particular purpose and merchantability (an unwritten warranty that the product is fit for ordinary use) are limited to one year
from.date.of.purchase .Some.states.do.not.allow.limitations.on.how.long.an.implied.warranty.lasts,.so.the.above.limitation.may.not.apply.to.you
•..In.no event shall VTech be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or similar damages (including, but not limited to lost profits or revenue, inability to use the product, or
other.associated.equipment,.the.cost.of.substitute.equipment,.and.claims.by.third.parties).resulting.from.the.use.of.this.product .Some.states.do.not.allow.the.exclusion.or.limitation.of.
incidental.or.consequential.damages,.so.the.above.limitation.or.exclusion.may.not.apply.to.you
ADDITIONAL INFO
43
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:
ꢀ .
2 .
3 .
4 .
5 .
6 .
Read.and.understand.all.instructions
Follow.all.warnings.and.instructions.marked.on.the.product
.Unplug.this.product.from.the.wall.outlet.before.cleaning .Do.not.use.liquid.or.aerosol.cleaners .Use.a.damp.cloth.for.cleaning
Do.not.use.this.product.near.water.(for.example,.near.a.bath.tub,.kitchen.sink.or.swimming.pool)
.Do.not.place.this.product.on.an.unstable.surface,.such.as.a.table,.shelf.or.stand .The.product.may.fall,.causing.serious.damage
.Slots.and.openings.in.the.back.or.bottom.of.the.base.unit.and.handset.are.provided.for.ventilation .To.protect.them.from.overheating,.these.openings.must.not.be.blocked.by.placing.the.
product.on.a.soft.surface.such.as.a.bed,.sofa.or.rug .This.product.should.never.be.placed.near.or.over.a.radiator.or.heat.register .This.product.should.not.be.placed.in.any.area.where.proper.
ventilation.is.not.provided
7 .
.This.product.should.be.operated.only.from.the.type.of.power.source.indicated.on.the.marking.label .If.you.are.not.sure.of.the.type.of.power.supply.in.your.home,.consult.your.dealer.or.local.power.
company
8 .
.Do.not.allow.anything.to.rest.on.the.power.cord .Do.not.install.this.product.where.the.cord.may.have.anyone.walking.on.it
Never push objects of any kind into this product through slots in the base or handset as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric
shock .Never.spill.liquid.of.any.kind.on.the.product
9.
10. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product, but take it to an authorized service facility. Opening or removing parts of the base or handset other than specified access
doors.may.expose.you.to.dangerous.voltages.or.other.risks .Incorrect.reassembling.can.cause.electric.shock.when.the.product.is.subsequently.used
11. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.
ꢀ2 . .Unplug.this.product.from.the.wall.outlet.and.refer.servicing.to.an.authorized.service.facility.under.the..
following.conditions:
.
.
.
.
A . When. the. power. supply. cord. or. plug. is. damaged. or. frayed
B . If. liquid. has. been. spilled. onto. the. product
C . If. the. product. has. been. exposed. to. rain. or. water
D . .If. the. product. does. not. operate. normally. by. following. the. operating. instructions . Adjust. only. those. controls. that. are. covered. by. the. operating. instructions,. as. improper. adjustment. of.
other. controls. may. result. in. damage. and. often. requires. extensive. work. by. an. authorized. technician. to. restore. the. product. to. normal. operation
E . I.f. the. product. has. been. dropped. and. the. base. and/or. handset. has. been. damaged
F . If. the. product. exhibits. a. distinct. change. in. performance
.
.
ꢀ3 .
.Avoid. using. a. telephone. (other. than. cordless). during. an. electrical. storm . There. is. a. remote. risk. of. electric. shock. from. lightning .
ꢀ4 .
ꢀ5 .
Do.not.use.the.telephone.to.report.a.gas.leak.in.the.vicinity.of.the.leak
Only.put.the.handset.of.your.telephone.next.to.your.ear.when.it.is.in.normal.talk
44 ADDITIONAL INFO
FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations
FCC Part 15
This.equipment.has.been.tested.and.found.to.comply.with.the.requirements.for.a.Class.B.digital.device.under.Part.ꢀ5.of.the.Federal.Communications.Commission.(FCC).rules ..These.requirements.are.
intended.to.provide.reasonable.protection.against.harmful.interference.in.a.residential.installation .This.equipment.generates,.uses.and.can.radiate.radio.frequency.energy.and,.if.not.installed.and.used.
in.accordance.with.the.instructions,.may.cause.harmful.interference.to.radio.communications .However,.there.is.no.guarantee.that.interference.will.not.occur.in.a.particular.installation .If.this.equipment.
does.cause.harmful.interference.to.radio.or.television.reception,.which.can.be.determined.by.turning.the.equipment.off.and.on,.the.user.is.encouraged.to.try.to.correct.the.interference.by.one.or.more.
of.the.following.measures:
*.Reorient.or.relocate.the.receiving.antenna
*.Increase.the.separation.between.the.equipment.and.receiver
*.Connect.the.equipment.into.an.outlet.on.a.circuit.different.from.that.to.which.the.receiver.is.connected .
*.Consult.the.dealer.or.an.experienced.radio/TV.technician.for.help
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
To.ensure.safety.of.users,.the.FCC.has.established.criteria.for.the.amount.of.radio.frequency.energy.that.can.be.safely.absorbed.by.a.user.or.bystander.according.to.the.intended.usage.of.the.product .
This.product.has.been.tested.and.found.to.comply.with.the.FCC.criteria .The.handset.may.be.safely.held.against.the.ear.of.the.user .The.base.unit.shall.be.installed.and.used.such.that.parts.of.the.user’s.
body.other.than.the.hands.are.maintained.at.a.distance.of.approximately.20.cm.(8.inches).or.more .If.you.choose.to.use.a.clipping.device,.please.make.sure.to.only.use.the.supplied.VTech.belt.clip
FCC Part 68 and ACTA
This.equipment.complies.with.Part.68.of.the.FCC.rules.and.with.technical.requirements.adopted.by.the.Administrative.Council.for.Terminal.Attachments.(ACTA) .The.label.on.the.back.or.bottom.of.this.
equipment contains, among other things, a product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. This identifier must be provided to your local telephone company upon request.
The.plug.and.jack.used.to.connect.this.equipment.to.premises.wiring.and.the.telephone.network.must.comply.with.applicable.Part.68.rules.and.technical.requirements.adopted.by.ACTA .A.compliant.
telephone.cord.and.modular.plug.is.provided.with.this.product .It.is.designed.to.be.connected.to.a.compatible.modular.jack.that.is.also.compliant .An.RJꢀꢀ.jack.should.normally.be.used.for.connecting.
to.a.single.line.and.an.RJꢀ4.jack.for.two.lines .See.Installation.Instructions.in.the.user’s.manual
The.Ringer.Equivalence.Number.(REN).is.used.to.determine.how.many.devices.you.may.connect.to.your.telephone.line.and.still.have.them.ring.when.you.are.called .The.REN.for.this.product.is.encoded.
as the 6th and 7th characters following the US: in the product identifier (e.g., if ## is 03, the REN is 0.3). In most, but not all areas, the sum of all RENs should be five (5.0) or less. For more information,
please.contact.your.local.telephone.company
This.equipment.may.not.be.used.with.Party.Lines .If.you.have.specially.wired.alarm.dialing.equipment.connected.to.your.telephone.line,.ensure.the.connection.of.this.equipment.does.not.disable.your.
alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.
If.this.equipment.is.malfunctioning,.it.must.be.unplugged.from.the.modular.jack.until.the.problem.has.been.corrected .Repairs.to.this.telephone.equipment.can.only.be.made.by.the.manufacturer.or.its.
authorized.agents .For.repair.procedures,.follow.the.instructions.outlined.under.the.Limited.Warranty
If.this.equipment.is.causing.harm.to.the.telephone.network,.the.telephone.company.may.temporarily.discontinue.your.telephone.service .The.telephone.company.is.required.to.notify.you.before.interrupting.
service. If advance notice is not practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and the telephone company is required to inform you of your right
to file a complaint with the FCC. Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operation, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of this product. The telephone
company.is.required.to.notify.you.if.such.changes.are.planned
If.this.product.is.equipped.with.a.corded.or.cordless.handset,.it.is.hearing.aid.compatible
If this product has memory dialing locations, you may choose to store emergency telephone numbers (e.g., police, fire, medical) in these locations. If you do store or test emergency numbers, please:
ADDITIONAL INFO
45
FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations
* Remain on the line and briefly explain the reason for the call before hanging up.
*.Perform.such.activities.in.off-peak.hours,.such.as.early.morning.or.late.evening
Industry Canada
This.equipment.complies.with.regulations.RSS2ꢀ0.and.CS-03.of.Industry.Canada .Operation.is.subject.to.the.following.two.conditions:.(ꢀ).this.device.may.not.cause.interference,.and.(2).this.device.
must.accept.any.interference,.including.interference.that.may.cause.undesired.operation.of.the.device
The term ‘’IC: ‘’ before the certification/registration number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
The.Ringer.Equivalence.Number.(REN).for.this.terminal.equipment.is.0 ꢀ .The.REN.is.an.indication.of.the.maximum.number.of.devices.allowed.to.be.connected.to.a.telephone.interface .The.termination.
on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the RENs of all the devices does not exceed five.
The RBRC® Seal
The.RBRC®.Seal.on.the.nickel-cadmium.battery.indicates.that.VTech.Communications,.Inc .is.voluntarily.participating.in.an.industry.program.to.collect.and.recycle.these.batteries.at.the.
end.of.their.useful.lives,.when.taken.out.of.service.within.the.United.States.and.Canada .
The.RBRC®.program.provides.a.convenient.alternative.to.placing.used.nickel-cadmium.batteries.into.the.trash.or.municipal.waste,.which.may.be.illegal.in.your.area
VTech’s.participation.in.RBRC®.makes.it.easy.for.you.to.drop.off.the.spent.battery.at.local.retailers.participating.in.the.RBRC®.program.or.at.authorized.VTech.product.service.centers .Please.call.
ꢀ-800-8-BATTERY™.for.information.on.Ni-Cd.battery.recycling.and.disposal.bans/restrictions.in.your.area .VTech’s.involvement.in.this.program.is.part.of.its.commitment.to.protecting.our.environment.
and.conserving.natural.resources
RBRC®.is.a.registered.trademark.of.Rechargeable.Battery.Recycling.Corporation
46 ADDITIONAL INFO
Technical Specifications
Enhanced.5 8GHz.technology–your.phone.operates.on.a.dual.band.transmission.that.combines.the.best.of.5 8GHz.and.
900MHz.technologies,.providing.enhanced.performance.over.standard.cordless.telephones
Frequency.Control
Crystal.controlled.
PLL.synthesizer
Transmit.Frequency
Receive.Frequency
Base:.9ꢀ2 75.-.9ꢀ7 ꢀ0.MHz.
Handset:.5863 80.-.5872 5.MHz
Base:.5863 80.-.5872 5.MHz.
Handset:.9ꢀ2 75.-.9ꢀ7 ꢀ0.MHz
Channels
30
Maximum.power.allowed.by.FCC.and.IC .Actual.operating.range.may.
vary.according.to.environmental.conditions.at.the.time.of.use
Nominal.Effective.Range
Size
Handset:.ꢀ84mm.X.52mm.X.4ꢀmm.
Base:.ꢀ60mm.X.ꢀ44mm.X.ꢀ04mm.(with.wall.mount).
Weight
Handset:.ꢀ30.grams....................Base:.347.grams.(with.wall.mount)...
Power.Requirements
Handset:.600mAH.Ni-Cd.Battery.
Base:[email protected]
Memory
9.Speed.dial.locations;.up.to.24.digits,.ꢀ5.characters.per..location
Directory:.20.Memory.locations.(including.the.nine.speed.dial.entries);..
up.to.24.digits,.ꢀ5.characters.per.location
CID:.45.Memory.locations
ADDITIONAL INFO
47
Index
A
D
G
About.announcements...26
About.call.history...23
Additional.information...35-47
Answering.system.. .
operation.-.remote.access...32-33
Answering.system....
Delete.a.number/name.
Getting.started...5-9
.
stored.in.speed.dial...ꢀ8
H
Delete.a.number/name..
stored.in.the.directory...20
Delete.records.
.
.
Handset.operation. ꢀꢀ
Handset.ringer.
.
.
from.call.history. 24
.
style/battery.save...9
Desk/Table.Installation...7
Dial.a.displayed.number...24
Dial.a.speed.dial.number...ꢀ8
Dial.a.number.
operation.at.the.base...26-3ꢀ
Audible.indicators...26
Headset.Jack...ꢀ4
I
B
Installation...5-ꢀ0
.
from.the.directory...2ꢀ
Display.screen.
messages.-.caller.ID...25
Display.screen.
messages.-.telephone.operation...ꢀ5
Basic.operation...ꢀꢀ-33
Batteries. .34
Battery.care.and.maintenance....34
Before.you.begin...4
Important.safety.instructions. 44
Install.Handset.Battery...5
Internet...ꢀ0,.37
.
.
L
Belt.clip.(optional).ꢀ0
DSL.Service...ꢀ0,.37
Listen.to,.save.&.
C
.
delete.messages....29
E
Call.screening/intercept...30
Caller.ID...22-25
Charge.the.handset.battery...8
Check.for.dial.tone. 8
Choose.Location...5
Clear.Message.Waiting.Alert..ꢀ3
Edit.a.number/name.
M
.
stored.in.speed.dial...ꢀ7
Maintenance...42
Message.Waiting...ꢀ2
Move.a.number/name
Edit.a.number/name.
.
stored.in.the.directory...ꢀ9
.
.to.the.speed.dial.memory...2ꢀ
F
Connect.Power.and..
.
.
FCC,.ACTA.and.IC.regulations...45
Feature.summary...28
Telephone.Line.Cords...6
Connect.with.the..
.
.
answering.system...32
48 INDEX
Store.a.number/
name.in.speed.dial....ꢀ6
Store.a.number/.
name.in.the.directory...ꢀ9
O
.
Operating.range...ꢀ4
.
.
P
Parts.check.list...4
T
Telephone.operation...ꢀꢀ-ꢀ5
Technical Specifications 47
Telephone.directory...ꢀ9-2ꢀ
Temporary.tone.dialing..ꢀ2
To.delete.your.announcement..
To.review.your.
R
Range.ꢀ4
Reassign.locations.in.speed.dial..ꢀ8
Record.a.memo...30
Record.your.announcement...27
Remote.access.commands...32
Replacing.the.Handset.Battery...34
Review.call.history. 23
..27
.
announcement.at.any.time. ..27
Troubleshooting...35-4ꢀ
V
S
Voice.menu...32
Set.Handset.date.and.time...9
Set.language.mode..8
Set.the.dial.mode...8
Setting.the.clock...26
Setting.up.your.
W
Wall.Mounting...7
Warranty.statement...42
Window.display...3ꢀ
.
answering.system...28
Speed.dialing...ꢀ6-ꢀ8
Store.a.call.history.
.
record.in.the.directory...24
INDEX
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VTECH.TELECOMMUNICATIONS.LTD
A.member.of.THE.VTECH.GROUP.OF.COMPANIES
Distributed.in.the.U S A .by.VTech.Communications,.Inc ;.Beaverton,.Oregon
Distributed.in.Canada.by.VTech.Communications.Canada,.Ltd ;.Suite.200,.767ꢀ.
Alderbridge.Way,.Richmond,.B C
Copyright.©2005.for.VTECH.TELECOMMUNICATIONS.LTD .
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9ꢀ-000498-030-000
User’s.Manual
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