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- Page 1 User’s manual w w w.v t e c h p h o n e s . c o m Model: CS5211...
- Page 2 Congratulations on purchasing your new VTech product. Before using this telephone, please read the Important safety instructions on page 33 of this manual. This manual has all the feature operations and troubleshooting necessary to install and operate your new VTech telephone. Please review this manual thoroughly to ensure proper installation and operation of this innovative and feature rich VTech product.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Getting started ....1 Dial a speed dial number ..16 Parts checklist ....1 Reassign speed dial locations . -
Page 4: Getting Started
Getting started Parts checklist Your telephone contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary. A BC D E F PQRS W X Y Z TONE OPER Handset Telephone line cord Telephone base power adapter Battery compartment... -
Page 5: Telephone Base Installation
Getting started Telephone base installation Install the telephone base as shown below. Make sure that the electrical outlet is not controlled by a wall switch. If you subscribe to digital subscriber line (DSL) high-speed Internet service through your telephone line, you must install a DSL filter between each telephone line cord and telephone wall jack. - Page 6 Getting started Wall mounting Your telephone comes ready for table use. If you prefer to mount your telephone on the wall (optional), it is designed to mount on a standard telephone wall plate. You can mount the telephone base on the wall by position it so the mounting studs will fit into the corresponding holes on the telephone base.
- Page 7 Getting started Battery installation Install the battery as shown below. If the battery compartment cover is on the handset, press on the indentation and slide the cover to remove. Plug the battery connector securely into the socket inside the handset battery compartment, matching the color-coded label.
- Page 8 Getting started Battery charging Once you have installed the battery, the screen indicates the battery status (see the table below). If necessary, place the handset in the telephone base to charge the battery. For best performance, keep the handset in the telephone base when not in use.
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Page 9: Handset Layout
Getting started Handset layout Handset layout CHARGE light /VOL+ On when the handset is Press to display the directory charging in the telephone when the telephone is not in base. use. Press and hold to adjust CID/VOL- the ringer volume when the Press to review the call log telephone is not in use. -
Page 10: Telephone Base Layout
Getting started Telephone base layout FIND HANDSET Press to page the handset. IN USE light Flashes when there is an incoming call. On when the handset is in use. -
Page 11: Telephone Settings
Telephone settings Telephone settings Set date and time If you subscribe to caller ID service from your telephone service provider, date and time is set automatically with the next incoming call. If you do not have caller ID service, you can set the date and time manually. To set the date and time: Press PROG when the handset is not in use. -
Page 12: Ringer Volume
Telephone settings Ringer volume You can adjust the ringer volume or turn the ringer off. Press PROG when the handset is not in use. Press CID or until the screen displays RINGER VOL: and the current setting. Press SELECT and the current setting flashes. Press /VOL- or /VOL+ to adjust the ringer level from OFF, LOW or... -
Page 13: Home Area Code
Telephone settings Clear voicemail If you subscribe to voicemail service offered by your telephone service provider, NEW VOICEMAIL and icon are displayed on the handset when you have new voicemail messages. Contact your telephone service provider for more information and assistance about using your voicemail service. After you have listened to all new voicemail messages, the indicators on the handset turn off automatically. - Page 14 Telephone settings LCD language The LCD language is preset to English. You can select English, Francais or Espanol to be used in all screen displays. To select a language: Press PROG when the handset is not in use. until the screens displays LANGUAGE , then Press CID or press SELECT.
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Page 15: Telephone Operation
Telephone operation Make a call • Press and then use the dialing keys (0-9) to dial the telephone number. Predial a call • Enter the telephone number using the dialing keys (0-9), then press to dial. Answer a call • Press or any dialing keys (0-9, ) to answer. -
Page 16: Temporary Tone Dialing
Telephone operation Temporary tone dialing The dial mode is preset to tone. If you do not have touch tone service, you need to change the setting to pulse (page 9). If you have pulse (rotary) service, you can change from pulse to tone dialing during a call by pressing on the handset. -
Page 17: Find Handset
Telephone operation Find handset This feature helps you find the misplaced handset. To start paging: Press on the telephone base when the telephone is not in use. The handset rings and shows ** PAGING ** on its screen. To end paging: •... -
Page 18: Character Chart
Telephone operation Character chart Use the dialing keys and the chart below to enter a name (up to 14 characters). An error tone sounds if you try to enter more than 14 characters. Each press of a particular key causes the characters to be displayed in the following order: Characters by number of key presses Dial key &... -
Page 19: Edit A Directory Entry
Telephone operation Alphabetical search To start an alphabetical search: Follow the steps in Review the directory (see page 15) to enter the directory. Use the dialing keys to enter the letters associated with the name. For example, if you have name entries Jenny, Jessie, Kristen and Laura in your directory, press 5 (JKL) once to see Jenny, twice to see Jessie, three times to see Kristen, or four times to see Laura. -
Page 20: Delete A Directory Entry
Telephone operation Edit a directory entry (continued) 6. Press SELECT. The screen displays DISTINCT RING? and the current setting, Y or N. 7. Press / CID or to choose Y (yes) to customize this entry, or VOL- VOL+ choose N (no) for a normal ringer. If you choose Y, a is displayed with the directory entry. -
Page 21: Speed Dial
Telephone operation Speed dial Your can store up to nine telephone numbers with names (up to 14 characters and 24 digits in each location) in the speed dial memory locations you assign in the handset. Store a speed dial entry Press PROG when the handset is not in use. -
Page 22: Edit A Speed Dial Entry
Telephone operation Edit a speed dial entry Press and hold the speed dial location key (1-9) of SPEED EDIT DEL the desired entry when the handset is not in use. 8005959511 When the screen shows the entry to edit, press SELECT and EDIT flashes. -
Page 23: Delete A Speed Dial Entry
Telephone operation Delete a speed dial entry Press and hold the speed dial location key (1-9) of SPEED EDIT DEL the desired entry when the handset is not in use. 8005959511 When the screen displays the desired entry, press SELECT. Press / CID or until VOL-... -
Page 24: Call Log
Telephone operation Caller ID history Caller’s name VTECH 800-595-9511 Caller’s telephone number New call log indicator and location in the 6:10 08/17 call log Time of call Date of call If you subscribe to caller ID service provided by your telephone service provider, information about each caller will appear after the first or second ring. -
Page 25: Review The Call Log
Telephone operation Review the call log Press / CID when the telephone is not in use. VOL- Press / CID or to browse. VOL- VOL+ • The name (if available), telephone number, date and time of all incoming calls are shown on the screen. •... -
Page 26: Save A Call Log Entry To The Directory
Telephone operation Save a call log entry to the directory Press / CID when the telephone is not in use. VOL- Press / CID or to select the desired 800-595-9511 VOL- VOL+ entry. If you wish to change how the number is NEW28 5:40 12/30... -
Page 27: Call Log Display Screen Messages
Telephone operation Call log display screen messages Displays When The caller is blocking the name information. PRIVATE NAME The caller is blocking the telephone number PRIVATE NUMBER information. The caller is blocking the name and number PRIVATE CALLER information. This caller’s name is unavailable. UNKNOWN NAME This caller’s number is unavailable. -
Page 28: Appendix
Appendix Appendix Handset display screen messages Displays: When: The battery needs to be recharged. LOW BATTERY There are no call log entries. CID EMPTY The cordless handset is searching for the CONNECTING... telephone base. There are no directory entries. DIRECTORY EMPTY The directory is full. - Page 29 Appendix Handset and telephone base indicators Handset lights CHARGE On when the handset is charging in the telephone base. Telephone base lights IN USE On when line 1 is in use. Flashes quickly when there is an incoming call. Flashes slowly when a call is on hold. VOICEMAIL Flashes when there are new voicemail from the telephone service provier.
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Page 30: Battery
Appendix Battery It takes up to 16 hours for the battery to be fully charged. When it is fully charged, you can expect the following performance: Operation Operating time While in use (talking) Five hours While not in use (standby*) Six days *Operating times vary depending on your actual use and the age of the battery. - Page 31 Appendix Troubleshooting If you have difficulty with your telephone, please try the suggestions below. For Customer Service, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, please visit www.vtechcanada.com or call 1 (800) 267-7377. My telephone does not work at all. •...
- Page 32 Appendix Troubleshooting The CHARGE light is off. • Clean the charging contacts on the handset and telephone base each month with a pencil eraser or a dry non-abrasive fabric. • Make sure the power adapter and telephone line cord are plugged in correctly and securely.
- Page 33 Appendix Troubleshooting I cannot dial out. • First, try all the above suggestions. • Make sure there is a dial tone before dialing. It is normal if the handset takes a second or two to synchronize with the telephone before producing a dial tone. Wait an extra second before dialing.
- Page 34 Appendix Troubleshooting • The location of your telephone base can impact the performance of your cordless phone. For better reception, install the telephone base in a centralized location within your home or office, away from walls or other obstructions. In many environments, elevating the telephone base improves overall performance.
- Page 35 Appendix Troubleshooting Caller ID entries do not match the numbers I need to dial. • Caller ID service delivers 10 digits (the area code plus the seven-digits number). If you need to dial something other than 10 digits, see page 22 for instructions on changing the number.
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Page 36: Important Safety Instructions
Appendix 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: Read and understand all instructions. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. -
Page 37: Operating Range
Appendix Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers Cardiac pacemakers (applies only to digital cordless telephones): Wireless Technology Research, LLC (WTR), an independent research entity, led a multidisciplinary evaluation of the interference between portable wireless telephones and implanted cardiac pacemakers. Supported by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, WTR recommends to physicians that: Pacemaker patients Should keep wireless telephones at least six inches from the pacemaker. -
Page 38: About Cordless Telephones
VTech product service centers. Please call 1-800-8-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. ®... - Page 39 Warranty What does this limited warranty cover? The manufacturer of this VTech Product warrants to the holder of a valid proof of purchase (“Consumer” or “you”) that the Product and all accessories provided in the sales package (“Product”) are free from defects in material and workmanship, pursuant to the following terms and conditions, when installed and used normally and in accordance with the Product operating instructions.
- Page 40 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.
- Page 41 Appendix FCC, ACTA and IC regulations 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 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
- Page 42 Appendix FCC, ACTA and IC regulations (continued) If this equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone service provider may temporarily discontinue your telephone service. The telephone service provider is required to notify you before interrupting service. If advance notice is not practical, you will be notified as soon as possible.
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Page 43: Technical Specifications
Appendix Technical specifications Frequency control Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer Transmit Handset: 5857.20-5865.90 MHz frequency Telephone base: 912.75-917.10MHz Channels Nominal effective Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC. range Actual operating range may vary according to environmental conditions at the time of use. Size Handset: 2.00 X 1.24 X 7.49 in (50.7 X 31.5 X 190.2 mm) Telephone base: 3.54 X 3.56 X 5.74 in (90.0 X 90.3 X 145.8 mm) - Page 44 Appendix Index About caller ID 16 Handset display screen messages 20 About cordless telephones 28 Handset layout 5 Answer calls 10 Home area code 8 Appendix 20 Important safety instructions 22 Battery 21 Index 34 Battery installation and charging 3 Language 9 Call log 17 Call log display screen messages 19...
- Page 45 Appendix Index Technical specifications 33 Telephone base installation 2 Telephone base layout 6 Telephone operation 10 Telephone settings 7 Temporary tone dialing 10 The RBRC ® seal 32 Troubleshooting 23 Volume 10 Wall bracket installation 3 Warranty 29...
- Page 46 A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES. Distributed in the U.S.A. by VTech Communications, Inc. Beaverton, Oregon 97008 Distributed in Canada by VTech Technologies Canada, Ltd., Richmond, B.C. V6W 1L5 Copyright © 2009 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. Printed in China.