TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........1 SET UP THE TELEPHONE ............3 Package Contents ..................3 Location ....................3 Connect the Base Station ................. 4 Install and Charge the Handset Batteries ..........5 3. GET TO KNOW YOUR PHONE ..........6 Overview of the Handset ................
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PHONEBOOK ................20 Store a Number Entry in the Phonebook ..........20 5.. Entering Names ................ 20 5..2 Writing Tips ................20 Review a Phonebook Entry ..............20 Dial a Phonebook Entry ................2 5.3. Search a Phonebook Entry Alphabetically ........ 2 Edit a Phonebook Entry ................
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8.3.5 Change the System PIN Code ..........30 Reset Your Phone ................... 30 Register a Handset ................. 3 Deregister a Handset ................3 ANSWERING MACHINE ............32 Turn On/Off the Answering Machine ............32 Play messages on TAM ................33 Delete all Messages in the Answering Machine ........33 Record Memo on the Answering Machine ..........
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to VTech/distributor under the following conditions: •...
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DISPOSAL WARNING When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product, it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC. All electrical and electronic products/battery should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities.
SET UP THE TELEPHONE Package Contents The package contains the following items: • Handset • Base station • AC power adapter for base • 2 Telephone line cords • NiMH rechargeable battery pack • User’s manual •...
Connect the Base Station To telephone To wall outlet wall jack Telephone line AC power cord adapter Insert the AC power adapter and the telephone line cord into the base station, as shown above. Insert the other end of the AC power adapter into the wall outlet and the telephone line cord into a telephone wall jack.
Install and Charge the Handset Batteries Slide open the battery compartment cover. Place the battery pack into the battery compartment, with the battery connector plugged in, as shown. Slide the battery compartment cover back until it clicks into place. Place the handset on the base charging cradle to charge for at least 4 hours. A beep indicates that the handset is properly placed on the base.
3. GET TO KNOW YOUR PHONE Overview of the Handset MENU/SELECT In idle mode: Press to access the main menu. In sub-menu mode: Press to confirm the selection. During a call: Press to access Intercom / Phonebook / Redial List / Call List. UP/CALL LIST/VOLUME+ In idle mode: Press to access the call list.
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TALK ON In idle / predialing mode : Press to make a call. In Redial list / Call List / Phonebook: Press to make a call to the selected entry in the list. During ringing: Press to answer a call. 4.
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TALK OFF/CANCEL During a call: Press to end a call and return to idle screen. In menu / editing mode: Press to go back to previous menu. In menu / editing mode: Press and hold to return to idle screen. In idle mode: Press and hold to power off the handset.
Overview of the Base Station 1. CHARGING CRADLE ANS/ON/OFF Press to turn the answering system on or off. Press to page all system handsets. Press and hold for about five seconds, the base station enters into registration mode. 4. MESSAGE WINDOW Shows the message number and status.
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PLAY/STOP Press to play message. Press to stop playing message. DELETE Press to delete the current playing message. Press and hold to delete all old messages. VOLUME + Press to increase the volume of an incoming call or message playback. CHARGING INDICATOR Turns on when the handset is placed on the charging cradle for charging.
Handset LCD Display Icons and Symbols The screen display gives you information on the current status of the telephone. Display icons Icons can be On (visible), Flashing or Off (not visible) On steadily when the home line is in use or there is an incoming home call.
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Press to select more menu options if applicable. (MENU) Press to confirm the current selection if applicable. Indicates when the displayed entry is a new TAM message / new call in TAM message list / call list. Press to initial an intercom call when idle (applicable when there (INT) are at least two handsets).
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Menu Structure In idle mode, press to enter the menu. Refer to the following table for the menu structure. Key Press Main Menu CALL LIST PHONEBOOK BS SETTINGS Sub menu Review Call List Review BS RINGER Phonebook list Under a selected RING VOLUME Call List entry: Under a...
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Text and Digit Entry Table The following table shows you where each letter and punctuation character can be found. Respective character table will be used when corresponding menu language is selected. This will be helpful when storing a name in the phonebook and renaming your handset. In editing mode, a cursor is displayed to indicate the current text entry position.
USING THE PHONE Make a Call 4.1.1 Preparatory Dialing Enter the phone number and press to dial the number. 4.1.2 Direct Dialing Press to take the line and enter the phone number. 4.1.3 Call from the Phonebook In idle, press to access the phonebook.
Answer a Call If handset is not on the base station charging cradle: When the phone rings, press to answer the call. If the handset is on the base station charging cradle, and AUTO ANSWER is set to ON: When the phone rings, pick up the handset to answer a call. If you wish to switch AUTO ANSWER Off, see page 28.
Turn the Keypad Lock ON/OFF You can lock the keypad so that the handset cannot be used accidentally while carrying it around. In idle, press and hold to turn on the keypad lock. will display on the LCD display. To unlock the keypad, press and hold will disappear.
4.8.4 Delete the Entire Redial List Follow Steps and 2 in the section of Redial a Number from the Redial List. Press and then to select DELETE ALL. Press to confirm Press to confirm again. Find the Handset (PAGING) Paging is a useful way for finding lost handset(s).
4.10.3 Transfer an External Call to Another Handset During an external call: Press and then to select INTERCOM. Press and then to select the desired handset to intercom with. The external call is put on hold automatically and the called handset rings. Press on the called handset to establish an internal call.
PHONEBOOK Your phone can store up to 20 private phonebook entries with names and numbers. Each phonebook entry can have a maximum of 24 digits for the phone number and 2 characters for the name. You can also select different melodies for your phonebook entries.
Dial a Phonebook Entry While in the phonebook list, press to select the entry you want, or search alphabetically using the alphanumeric keypad. • Press to dial the selected entry. 5.3.1 Search a Phonebook Entry Alphabetically While in the phonebook list, enter the first character of the name by multi-tap. Edit a Phonebook Entry In idle mode, press and then...
CALLER DISPLAY (NETWORK DEPENDENT) Call List This feature is available if you have subscribed to the Caller Line Identification service from your telephone company. Your phone can store up to 0 received calls with date/time information in the Call List. The number will be shown on the LCD display when the phone is ringing.
Delete an Entry in the Call List Follow Steps and 2 in the section of View the Call list on the previous page. Press and then to select DELETE. Press to confirm. Delete the Entire List of the Call List Follow Steps and 2 in the section of View the Call list on the previous page Press and then...
VOICE MAIL (NETWORK DEPENDENT) Voice Mail Waiting Indication (VMWI) is an indication given to you when a new voice mail message is waiting on the telephone service provider. This feature is available if you have subscribed to the voicemail service from your telephone service provider. You can press and hold 1 to dial the voice mail number directly to listen to your voice mail messages.
PHONE SETTINGS Your phone comes with a selection of settings that you can change to customize your phone the way you like it to work. Date and Time Settings You will need to set the correct time and date so that you know when you received answering machine (applicable to model with answering machine) or call list entries.
Handset Settings 8.2.1 Alarm You can use this phone to set an alarm clock. When an alarm is set, displays on the LCD display. When the alarm time is reached, and “ALARM ON” flash on the screen. The handset also rings for 45 seconds. noteS •...
8.2.2 Set the Ringer Melody for External Calls You can set the melody to customize your internal ringer. A total of 0 melodies are provided for your selection. Press and then to select HS SETTINGS. Press and then to select RING SETUP. Press and then to select EXT RING.
8.2.5 Set Alert Tones A single beep is emitted when you press a key. You can turn on or off the key tone. You can also turn on the alert tones when low battery and out of range are detected. Low battery tone will be emitted while you are talking on the phone to alert you that you need to charge your battery.
Base Settings 8.3.1 Set the Base Ringer Melody You can set the base ringer melody level. A total of 5 melodies are provided for your selection. Press and then to select BS SETTINGS. Press and then to select BS RINGER. Press and then to select the desired ringer melody.
8.3.5 Change the System PIN Code A 4-digit system PIN code is used for changing the system settings of the base station. It is used to protect your phone against unauthorized use. The default system PIN code is 0000. Press and then to select BS SETTINGS.
Register a Handset Your handset is pre-registered to the base station. Up to five handsets can be registered to a a single base station. If for some reason, the handset is not registered to the base station, flashes even when the handset is near the base station. Register your handset following the process below.
ANSWERING MACHINE Your phone includes a telephone answering machine that records unanswered calls when it is on. The LCD display (two digits seven segment display) on the base will show the number of the messages when the answering machine is on. The answering machine can store up to 59 messages within the maximum recording time of approximately 4 minutes.
Play messages on TAM If you have new messages, they are played first, and then saved as old messages until they are deleted. Old messages are played again after all new messages are played completely. Using the telephone base: In idle: •...
Record Memo on the Answering Machine You can record your memo message for another user. When you record a memo, the message counter will increase by one and the message can be played in the same way as answering machine messages. Memo recording can still function even when the answering machine is turned off.
9.5.2 Record your Outgoing Message (OGM) You can record your own OGM for ANS & REC mode or Answer Only mode. When you record your own OGM, it will be used when the answering machine answers the call. If your personalized OGM is deleted, the pre-set OGM will be restored automatically. Press and then to select ANS.
9.5.4 Delete a personalized OGM (Set OGM to default) Using the handset: Press and then to select ANS. MACHINE. Press and then to select TAM SETTINGS. Press and then to select OGM SETTINGS. Press and then to select ANS & REC or ANSWER ONLY. Press and then to select PLAYBACK.
9.5.8 Change the Compression Rate Three different compression rates (HIGH, MID, and LOW) are provided for you to select different quality levels of recording incoming message. The lower the compression rate, the higher the recording quality level attained. Press and then to select ANS.
9.5.9.3 Access Your Answering Machine Remotely You can ring your phone from another tone-dialing phone to switch on or off the answering machine and listen to your messages remotely. Place a call from a tone-dialing phone to your phone. When the answering machine answers the calls and starts playing the OGM, press 3.
9.5.10 Call Screening When the answering machine is set to ON and when there is an incoming message, the base will start call screening automatically after the preset numbers of rings of answer delay. At any time if you want to pick up the call, you can press on the handset and the message recording will be stopped automatically.
10. DEFAULT SETTINGS Items Default Values Default Settings of Handset EXT RING MELODY MELODY 6 EXT RING VOLUME VOLUME 5 EARPIECE VOLUME VOLUME 3 HANDSFREE VOLUME VOLUME 4 HANDSET NAME Handset (Depend on no. of Handset) LOW BATTERY BEEP NO COVERAGE DATE FORMAT DD-MM-YY...
11. TROUBLESHOOTING If you have difficulty with your phone, please try the suggestion listed below. Problem Solutions My telephone does • Make sure the batteries are installed and charged not work at all. correctly. For optimum daily performance, return the handset to the telephone base after use.
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There is • The handset may be out of range. Move it closer to the interference telephone base. during a telephone • If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (digital conversation. subscriber line - DSL) through your telephone line, you My calls fade out must install a DSL filter between the telephone base when I am using...
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Common cure If the telephone is not responding normally, put the handset for electronic in the telephone base. If it does not respond, try the equipment. following (in the order listed): • Disconnect the power to the telephone base. • Disconnect the batteries on the handset.
13. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Take care of your telephone • Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so you must treat it 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.