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  • Page 1 User Guide For product support Model: please call: 1 300 369 193 VTech 15150...
  • Page 2 INTRODUCTION To your VTech 15150 DECT6.0 Cordless Phone with Answering Machine • Phonebook –The home phonebook stores up to 50 entries. • Calling Number Display* lets you see who’s calling. Your phone stores details of the last 10 callers in the Call List.
  • Page 3 GOT EVERYTHING? The package contains the following items: • VTech 15150 handset • VTech 15150 answering machine unit • Power adaptor • Telephone line cord and adaptor • Battery compartment cover • NiMH rechargeable battery pack • User guide If you have purchased multi-handset pack there will be an extra handset, charger, power adaptor, and NiMH rechargeable battery pack for each additional handset.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    IN THIs GUIDE Important safety instructions Getting started Location Setting up Battery low warning Battery performance Using your VTech 15150 phone on a broadband ADSL line? Date and time Getting to know your phone Handset buttons Telephone base buttons Navigating the menus...
  • Page 5 Chain dialing Find handset Multiple handsets (if you have purchased a VTech 15150 TWIN pack) Phonebook Add a phonebook entry Review phonebook entries Alphabetical search Edit a phonebook entry Delete a phonebook entry Delete all phonebook entries Check the phonebook usage...
  • Page 6 Voicemail access number Base settings Ringer volume Ringer melody Flash time Change system PIN code ECO mode Telephone Network Services* Calling Number Display Memory match Call list display screen message Missed call indicator Review the call list Dial from the call list Save a call list entry to the phonebook Delete an entry in the call list Delete the entire call list...
  • Page 7 Call screening Number of rings TAM settings Remote access code Recording time Call screening Call intercept Message window displays Remote access Help General information Replacing the handset batteries Safety Cleaning Environmental How many telephones can you have? Customer service & Product warranty...

  • Page 8: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT sAfETY INsTRUCTIONs When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of ire, electric shock and injury, including the following: Read and understand all the instructions. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
  • Page 9 The use of other battery types or non rechargeable batteries/primary mobile batteries can be dangerous. These may cause interference and/or unit damage. VTech will not be held liable for damage arising from such noncompliance. Use only the AC power adaptors supplied with this product.

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    GETTING sTARTED LOCATION Place your VTech 15150 within  metres of the mains power socket and telephone socket so that the cables will reach. Make sure it is at least 1 metre away from other electrical appliances to avoid interference. Your VTech 15150 works by sending radio signals between the base and handset.

  • Page 11: Setting Up

    sETTING UP Telephone base installation Plug the mains power adaptor cable into the base station, plug the other end of the mains power adaptor into a mains power wall socket. Insert one end of the telephone line cord into the base station and the other end of the telephone line cord into a telephone wall jack.
  • Page 12 Handset batteries installation Slide open the battery compartment cover to it the NiMH battery into the handset. Plug the battery connector securely into the socket, matching the orientation of the engraved label. Insert battery connec Place the supplied rechargeable battery and the wires inside the battery compartment.
  • Page 13 Slide the battery compartment cover towards the center of the handset until it clicks into place. Place battery Slide the battery...
  • Page 14 Additional handset charger installation Plug the power cable into the charger base. Plug the other end into a mains power wall socket. Place the handset in the handset charger to charge. Mains power wall socket Note: Ensure power cord is fed through slot on base so unit sits lush with the desk.

  • Page 15: Battery Low Warning

    Check for a dial tone by pressing . If you hear a dial tone, the installation is successful. WARNING Do not place your VTech 15150 in the bathroom or other humid areas. IMPORTANT The base station must be plugged into the mains power socket at all times.

  • Page 16: Using Your Vtech 15150 Phone On Abroadband Adsl Line

    6– hours a day. The battery and handset may become warm during charging, however, this is normal. UsING YOUR VTECH 15150 PHONE ON A BROADBAND ADsL LINE? If this product is to be used on a broadband ADSL line, then you must ensure that it is connected via an ADSL ilter.

  • Page 17: Date And Time

    DATE AND TIME If you have subscribed to a Network Calling Number Display service, the date and time are set automatically with each incoming call. The date and time is recorded with each answering machine message you receive. If you have not subscribed to a Network Calling Number Display Service you can set the date and time manually.

  • Page 18: Getting To Know Your Phone

    GETTING TO kNOw YOUR PHONE HANDsET BUTTONs /CALLS • Press to review the call list when the phone is not in use. • Press to increase the listening volume during a call or message playback. • Press to scroll up while in a menu, or reviewing the phonebook, call list or redial list.
  • Page 19 MENU/SELECT • Press to show the menu. • Press to choose an item, or save an entry or setting while in a menu. MUTE/DELETE • Press to mute the microphone while on a call. • Press to delete digits or characters while using the dialing keys.
  • Page 20 • Press to scroll down while in a menu, or reviewing the phonebook, call list or redial list. • Press to move the cursor to the right while entering numbers or names in the phonebook. ALPHANUMERIC KEY PAD/ *(star) /#(hash) •...

  • Page 21: Telephone Base Buttons

    TELEPHONE BAsE BUTTONs X/DELETE • Press to delete the playing message. • When the phone is not in use, press and hold to delete all previously reviewed messages. ANS ON/OFF • Press to turn the answering system on or off.
  • Page 22 PAGE • Press to page the handset. VOL- • Press to decrease the volume during message playback. • Press to decrease the telephone base ringer volume during ringing. VOL+ • Press to increase the volume during message playback. • Press to increase the telephone base ringer volume during ringing.
  • Page 23 • On when the handset is on the charge cradle. • Press to skip to the next message. Message window • Shows the number of messages, and other information of the answering system or telephone base.

  • Page 24: Navigating The Menus

    NAVIGATING THE MENUs Your VTech 15150 has an easy to use menu system. Each menu has a list of options, as outlined on the following page. To enter the main menu of the handset Press MENU when the phone is not in use.

  • Page 25: Keystroke Table

    REGISTRATION DEFAULT ANS. MACHINE PIN?---- PIN?---- MSG PLAYBACK DELETE ALL MEMO TAM ON/OFF TAM SETTINGS kEYsTROkE TABLE Dialing key Characters by number of key presses SPACE Note: Other characters are available using keys * and #.

  • Page 26: Using The Phone Make, Answer Or End A Call

    UsING THE PHONE MAkE, ANswER OR END A CALL To make a call: Press on the handset. When you hear a dial tone, dial the number with the dialing keys (0-9). To predial a call: Enter the number with the dialing keys (0-9). Press to dial.

  • Page 27: Volume Control

    VOLUME CONTROL During a call, press /VOLUME or /VOLUME to adjust the listening volume. The handset earpiece and speakerphone volume settings are independent. MUTE The mute function allows you to hear the other party but the other party cannot hear you. During a call, press MUTE.

  • Page 28: Redial

    REDIAL The last 5 telephone numbers dialed (up to  digits) dialed (up to  digits) (up to  digits) are stored in the system memory. • When there are already 5 entries, the oldest entry is deleted to make room for the new entry. •...

  • Page 29: Chain Dialing

    To delete a redial entry: Press when the handset is not in use. Press to scroll to the desired entry displays. Press MENU and to scroll to DELETE. Press SELECT to delete the displayed number. You hear a conirmation tone. To delete the entire redial list: Press when the handset is not in use.

  • Page 30: Find Handset

    To access a number in the caller ID log: Press MENU while on a call. to scroll to CALL LIST. Press Press SELECT and to scroll to desired entry. Press SELECT to dial the displayed number. To access a number on the redial list: Press MENU while on a call.

  • Page 31: Multiple Handsets (If You Have Purchased A Vtech 15150 Twin Pack)

    MULTIPLE HANDsETs (If YOU HAVE PURCHAsED A VTECH 15150 TwIN PACk) Multiple handsets allow you to make internal calls, transfer external calls from one handset to another handset and make conference calls. If the called handset is not answered within 60 seconds, the called handset will stop ringing and the calling handset will return to idle mode.
  • Page 32 To transfer an external call to another handset During an external call: Press MENU and then to select INTERCOM. Press SELECT and then to select the desired handset to intercom with. The external call is put on hold automatically and the called handset rings.

  • Page 33: Phonebook

    PHONEBOOk A phonebook entry can be up to  digits for each phone number and 1 characters for each name. ADD A PHONEBOOk ENTRY Press when the telephone is not in use. -OR- Press MENU when the telephone is not in use, and to scroll to PHONEBOOK.

  • Page 34: Review Phonebook Entries

    REVIEw PHONEBOOk ENTRIEs Phonebook entries appear alphabetically. Press when the telephone is not in use. -OR- Press MENU when the telephone is not in use, and to scroll to PHONEBOOK. Press then press SELECT. Press to scroll to the desired entry. Press SELECT and to scroll to VIEW.

  • Page 35: Edit A Phonebook Entry

    EDIT A PHONEBOOk ENTRY Search for the desired entry in the phonebook (see Review phonebook entries on page 3 or Alphabetical search on page 3). Press MENU and to scroll to EDIT, and then press SELECT. Edit the name, and then press SELECT. Edit the number, and then press SELECT.

  • Page 36: Delete All Phonebook Entries

    DELETE ALL PHONEBOOk ENTRIEs Press when the telephone in idle. -OR- Press MENU when the telephone in idle, and then to scroll to PHONEBOOK. Press press SELECT. Press MENU and to scroll to DELETE ALL, and then press SELECT. The screen will display “CONFIRM?”.

  • Page 37: Handset Settings

    HANDsET sETTINGs UsING THE MENU You can use the menu of the handset to change the telephone settings. Press MENU when idle. Press until the screen displays the desired feature menu. Press SELECT to enter the menu. • To return to the previous menu, press MUTE/DELETE.
  • Page 38 To set the date format: Press MENU when the handset is not in use. to scroll to HS SETTINGS. Press Press SELECT and to scroll to DATE & TIME. Press SELECT and to scroll to DATE FORMAT. Press SELECT and to select your desired date format (DD-MM-YY or MM-DD-YY).

  • Page 39: Alarm Settings

    To set the time: Press MENU when the handset is not in use. to scroll to HS SETTINGS. Press Press SELECT and to scroll to DATE & TIME. Press SELECT and to scroll to SET TIME. Press SELECT and use the dialing keys to enter the hour and minute.

  • Page 40: Ringer Volume

    To set the alarm time (if the alarm is set to be ON) Follow Steps 1 to 5 in the section To turn on /off the alarm. Enter the time. Press SELECT to set the snooze function. Press SELECT and to select ON or OFF.

  • Page 41: Ringer Melody

    RINGER MELODY To set the ringer melody for external call: You can choose from different ringer tones on each handset. Press MENU when the handset is not in use. to scroll to HS SETTINGS. Press Press SELECT and to scroll to RING SETUP. Press SELECT and to scroll to EXT.

  • Page 42: Key Tone

    kEY TONE The handset is set to beep with each key press. If you turn off the key tone, there are no beeps when you press keys. To set the key tone: Press MENU when the handset is not in use. to scroll to HS SETTINGS.

  • Page 43: No Coverage Tone

    Press SELECT and to select ON or OFF. Press SELECT to save your selection. You hear a conirmation tone. NO COVERAGE TONE When a handset is out of range of the telephone base, an alert tone will be emitted if no coverage tone is set to ON, You need to move the handset closer to the telephone base.

  • Page 44: Auto Answer

    AUTO ANswER This feature allows you to answer a call by lifting the handset off the base if you have set the auto answer to To reset the auto answer: Press MENU when the handset is not in use. to scroll to HS SETTINGS. Press Press SELECT and to scroll to...

  • Page 45: Handset Display

    HANDsET DIsPLAY Press MENU when the handset is not in use. to scroll to HS SETTINGS. Press Press SELECT and to scroll to HS DISPLAY. Press SELECT and to select HANDSET NAME or TIME. Press SELECT to save your selection. You hear a conirmation tone.

  • Page 46: Base Settings

    BAsE sETTINGs RINGER VOLUME Using the telephone: Press VOL + or VOL - on the telephone base to adjust the message playback volume when the phone is not in use. Press VOL + or VOL - on the telephone base to adjust the base ringer volume during ringing.

  • Page 47: Flash Time

    fLAsH TIME The lash time settings are country dependent. Please contact your local service provider for the correct settings. Press MENU when the handset is not in use. to scroll to BS SETTINGS. Press Press SELECT and to scroll to FLASH TIME.

  • Page 48: Eco Mode

    ECO MODE When ECO MODE is set to ON, the radiation, as well as the transmission range, will be halved. Using a handset: Press MENU when the handset is not in use. to scroll to BS SETTINGS. Press Press SELECT and to scroll to ECO MODE.

  • Page 49: Telephone Network Services

    TELEPHONE NETwORk sERVICEs* *Subscription and/or usage charges may apply to use these services. Some features may not operate as described. Call your Network Service Provider for more information. CALLING NUMBER DIsPLAY If you have subscribed to a Network Calling Number Display service, you will be able to see your caller’s number on your handset display (provided it is not blocked) prior to answering the call.
  • Page 50 handsets. If you answer a call before the information appears on the screen, it does not show in the call list history. Note: If the phone number has more than  digits, only the  digits will be saved in the call list. Missed calls are marked with XX NEW CALL(S).

  • Page 51: Memory Match

    MEMORY MATCH If the incoming telephone number matches the exact telephone number in your phonebook, including area code, the name that appears on the screen matches the corresponding name in your phonebook. For example, if Christine Smith calls, her name appears as Chris if this is how you entered it into your phonebook.

  • Page 52: Missed Call Indicator

    IMPORTANT To use a Network Calling Number Display you must irst subscribe to the service from your service provider. For more information on Network Services call your service provider. To ensure the caller’s name is displayed, make sure you have stored the full telephone number, including the area code, in the phonebook.

  • Page 53: Dial From The Call List

    DIAL fROM THE CALL LIsT Press when the telephone is not in use. -OR- Press MENU when the telephone is not in use, and to scroll to CALL LIST. Press then press SELECT. Press to scroll to the desired entry. Press to dial the selected entry.

  • Page 54: Delete An Entry In The Call List

    DELETE AN ENTRY IN THE CALL LIsT Press when the telephone is not in use. -OR- Press MENU when the telephone is not in use, and to scroll to CALL LIST. then press Press SELECT. . Press to scroll to the desired entry. 3.

  • Page 55: Network Voicemail

    NETwORk VOICEMAIL You can get messages from your ixed home phone when you are away from the phone, busy on another call or using the Internet. Callers will hear a standard greeting inviting them to leave a message. To call Network Voicemail While the handset is in idle mode, press and hold The handset will dial 15101.

  • Page 56: Answering Machine

    ANswERING MACHINE Use the answering system menu of a cordless handset to turn on or off the answering system, message alert tone or call screening, set up the announcement message, or change the number of rings, remote access code or message recording time. You may also turn on or off the answering system at the telephone base.

  • Page 57: Message Playback

    To turn on or off with a handset: Press MENU when the phone is not in use. to scroll to ANS. MACHINE, and then Press press SELECT. to scroll to TAM ON/OFF, and then Press press SELECT. to choose ON or OFF, and then Press press SELECT to conirm your selection.
  • Page 58 To play messages with a handset: Press MENU when the telephone is not in use. And to scroll to ANS. MACHINE. then press Press MENU and to scroll to MSG PLAYBACK. Press MENU. When there is no message in the answering system, the handset displays TAM EMPTY.

  • Page 59: Delete All Messages

    DELETE ALL MEssAGEs You can only delete old (reviewed) messages. You cannot delete new messages until you review them. You cannot retrieve deleted messages. To delete all messages with the telephone base: Press and hold X when the phone is not in use. Note: You can only delete old message, which are messages you have played.

  • Page 60: Announcement

    ANNOUNCEMENT The announcement is the message a caller irst hear when the answering machine answers their call. There is a pre-recorded announcement message or you can record your own. To record your own announcement: Press MENU when the phone is not in use. And then to scroll to ANS.

  • Page 61: Record, Play Or Delete Memos

    To play the announcement: Press MENU when the phone is not in use. And then to scroll to ANS. MACHINE. press Press SELECT and to scroll to TAM SETTINGS. Press SELECT and to scroll to OGM SETTINGS. Press SELECT and to scroll to ANS &...

  • Page 62: Call Screening

    CALL sCREENING Use this feature to choose whether incoming messages can be heard while they are being recorded. To turn this feature on or off: Press MENU when the phone is not in use. And then to scroll to ANS. MACHINE. press Press SELECT and to scroll to TAM...

  • Page 63: Number Of Rings

    NUMBER Of RINGs You can set the answering system to answer an incoming call after two, four, six or eight rings; or toll saver. With toll saver selected, the answering system answers after  rings when you have new messages, or after 6 rings when you have no new messages.

  • Page 64: Tam Settings

    TAM sETTINGs To set the answer mode: Press MENU when the phone is not in use. And then to scroll to ANS. MACHINE. press Press SELECT and to scroll to TAM SETTINGS. Press SELECT and to scroll to ANSWER MODE. Press SELECT and to choose ANS &...

  • Page 65: Remote Access Code

    REMOTE ACCEss CODE A four-digit security code is required to access the answering system remotely from any touch-tone telephone. The preset code is 0000. You can set the code from 0000 to 9999. To turn ON/OFF the remote access: Press MENU when the phone is not in use. And then to scroll to ANS.

  • Page 66: Recording Time

    RECORDING TIME You can set the recording time limit for each incoming message. Press MENU when the phone is not in use. And then to scroll to ANS. MACHINE. press Press SELECT and to scroll to TAM SETTINGS. Press SELECT and to scroll to RECORD TIME.

  • Page 67: Call Intercept

    To screen a call at a handset: If the answering system is on and your answering system is recording a message, the handset displays SCREENING ?. Press SELECT to screen the call on your handset. Options while a message is being recorded: Press /VOLUME or /VOLUME to adjust the call •...

  • Page 68: Remote Access

    The answering system memory is 01-99 & (alternating) full with total number of messages recorded. The telephone base ringer level while L1-L8 adjusting. The answering system is answering A n & 01-99 (alternating) a call, or recording a memo or announcement.
  • Page 69 Command Description Play remote access menu. Play or stop messages. Repeat the current message or press twice for the previous message. Delete the message currently being played. Skip to the next message. Turn on the answering machine. Turn off the answering machine. Notes: •...

  • Page 70: Help

    HELP My telephone doesn’t work at all. • Make sure the power cord is securely plugged in. • Make sure you plug the battery connector securely into the handset. • Make sure you plug the telephone line cord securely and irmly into the telephone base and the telephone wall jack.
  • Page 71 • Your line cord may be defective. Try installing a new line cord. I cannot dial out. • Try all the suggestions above. • Make sure you have a dial tone before dialing. The handset may take a second or two to ind the telephone base and produce a dial tone.
  • Page 72 • Move the handset closer to the telephone base. You may have moved out of range. • Reset the telephone base. Unplug the electrical power. Remove the handset battery. Wait for 15 seconds then plug the power cord back in, and reinstall the batteries.
  • Page 73 The handset battery does not accept charge while in the handset charger. • If the handset is in the handset charger and the charge light is not on, refer to The charge light is off on page . • Charge the battery in the handset for at least 16 hours.

  • Page 74: Handset Speakerphone

    • Do not install this phone near a microwave oven or on the same electrical outlet. You may experience decreased performance while the microwave oven is operating. • If you plug your phone in with a modem or a surge protector, plug the phone (or modem/surge protector) into a different location.
  • Page 75 The telephone does not ring when there is an incoming call. • Make sure that the ringer is not off. • Make sure you plug in the telephone line cord securely into the telephone base and the telephone jack. • Make sure you plug in the power cord securely.
  • Page 76 • Other electronic products can cause interference with your phone. Try installing your phone as far away as possible from these types of electronic devices. • Remove and install the handset battery again. Place the handset in the handset charger. Wait for the cordless handset to reestablish its connection with the telephone base.
  • Page 77 • If other phones in your home are having the same problem, contact your telephone service provider (charges may apply). The charge light is off. • Make sure you plug the power and line cords in correctly and securely. • Reset the telephone base.
  • Page 78 • If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (DSL - digital subscriber line) through your telephone line, you must install a DSL ilter between the telephone line cord and the telephone wall jack. The ilter prevents noise and Calling Number Display problems resulting from DSL interference.
  • Page 79 • If the caller’s voice is very soft, the answering machine may stop recording and disconnect the call. The messages are very dificult to hear. /VOL on the telephone base, or VOL + • Press on the cordless handset to increase the listening volume.
  • Page 80 The telephone does not respond to remote commands. • Make sure you enter your remote access code correctly. • Make sure you are calling from a touch-tone phone. When you dial a number, you should hear tones. If you hear clicks, the phone is not a touch-tone telephone and cannot activate the answering machine.
  • Page 81 Allow up to one minute for this to take place. TecHelp line 1300 369 193 Call TecHelp: if you are having dificulties using your VTech 15150. • • if you need replacement batteries or mains power lead.

  • Page 82: General Information

    GENERAL INfORMATION REPLACING THE HANDsET BATTERIEs After a time, you may ind that the handset batteries are running out of charge more quickly. This is a standard sign of wear and the batteries will need replacing. Replacement rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries can be purchased from TecHelp line on 1300 369 193 your local electrical retailer.

  • Page 83: Cleaning

    Please note VTech accepts no responsibility for damage caused to your VTech 15150 handset by using any other type of batteries. Never dispose of batteries in a ire. There is a •...

  • Page 84: Environmental

    Equivalence Number (REN), which is used to calculate the number of items which may be connected to any other telephone line. Your VTech 15150 has a REN of 0.1. A total REN of 3 is allowed, if the total REN of 3 is exceeded, the telephone may not ring.

  • Page 85: Customer Service & Product Warranty

    Customer Service If you require assistance in operating this product please call the TecHelp Information Line on 1300 369 193 or contact VTech by e-mail at: tcpsupport_au@vtech.com. If you are trying to access a Telephone Network Service and require assistance speciically related to the network service or would like to subscribe to the service, contact your service provider.
  • Page 86 VTech do not warrant that the product will be free from defects if defects are caused by an accident, misuse, abuse, improper installation or operation, vermin infestations, lack of reasonable care, unauthorised modiication, loss of parts, tampering or attempted repair by a person not authorised by VTech; or where the product has been damaged by lightning or a mains power surge.
  • Page 87 Warranty in no way limit your rights which arise as a result of your Statutory Rights. This Voluntary Product Warranty is given by: VTech Telecommunications (Australia) Pty Ltd ABN 0 136 6 6 Address:  Gilby Road, Mount Waverley 319...
  • Page 88 IMPORTANT NOTE: THIS IS NOT A PRODUCT RETURN OR SERVICE ADDRESS – PLEASE CONTACT TECHELP BY PHONE OR EMAIL FOR PRODUCT AND WARRANTY SUPPORT. NO LIABILITY WILL BE ACCEPTED BY VTECH FOR PRODUCTS RETURNED TO THIS ADDRESS UNDER THIS VOLUNTARY PRODUCT WARRANTY.
  • Page 89 VTech is the registered trademark of VTech Holdings Limited. Copyright © 01 for VTech Telecommunications (Australia). All rights reserved. Printed in China. Version A FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: TECHELP ON 1300 369 193 OR EMAIL: TCPSUPPORT_AU@VTECH.COM...

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