Charging Of The Handset Battery Cells; Connecting To Phone Line; Checking For Dial Tone; Tone/Pulse Selection - VTech Cordless Telephone Manual

Setup

Charging of the Handset Battery Cells

The Handset of your cordless telephone is powered by rechargeable battery cells. It
charges automatically whenever the Handset is in its charger or Base Unit.
You should charge the battery cells for at least 12 hours when you first
receive your phone. You'll know the battery cells needs charging when:
• The low battery message and the icon are
displayed:
• The Handset seems completely dead, the
LCD is completely clear and does not
activate when you press the keys.
IMPORTANT:
1. Do not dispose of battery cell in a fire, the cell may explode.
2. Do not open or mutilate the battery cell. Toxic substances may be released, causing
harm to eyes or skin.
3. Exercise care in handling battery cell in order to prevent an accidental short of the
charge contacts, potentially causing the battery pack to overheat.
4. Do not dispose of this battery cell into household garbage. Please refer to the
information concerning proper battery recycling.
5. Do not charge the battery cell with other electrical device.

Connecting to Phone Line

Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on the bottom of the Base Unit. Plug
the other end of this cord into the wall jack.

Checking for Dial Tone

After the battery is charged, press ON on the Handset. The LCD displays PHONE and
shows a call timer, and you will hear dial tone. If not, see In Case of Difficulty.

Tone/Pulse selection

Your phone is preset for tone dialing. See Handset Settings for details.
CAUTION: Use only the VTech power supply provided with your telephone.
IMPORTANT:
FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE OF YOUR
CORDLESS TELEPHONE SYSTEM:
1. Choose a central location for your Base Unit.
2. Install your Base Unit and Extension Handsets
away from electronic equipment, such as
personal computers, television sets, wireless
equipment and microwave ovens.
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.
5. Avoid excessive moisture, dust or extreme
cold.
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