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VTech Cordless Telephone Manual

VTech Cordless Telephone Manual

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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:
1.
Read and understand all instructions.
2.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
3.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
4.
Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bath tub, kitchen
sink, or swimming pool).
5.
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product
may fall, causing serious damage to the product.
6.
Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided
for ventilation. To protect it from overheating, these openings must not
be blocked by placing the product on the bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or
heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation
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 to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.
8.
Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product
where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it.
9.
Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots 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.
10.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product,
but take it to an authorized service facility. Opening or removing cabinet
parts other than specified access doors may expose you to dangerous
voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembling can cause electric shock
when the appliance is subsequently used.
11.
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in
the risk of fire or electric shock.
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  • Page 1: Important Safety Instructions

    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 2: Save These Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions 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 into the product. C.

  • Page 3: Before You Begin

    Before You Begin Enhanced 2.4GHz Technology - Dual Band transmission combines the best of 2.4GHz and 900MHz technologies, providing enhanced performance over standard cordless telephones. About Caller Identification (Caller ID) This product has a Caller ID with Call Waiting feature that works with service from your local phone service provider.

  • Page 4: Parts Check List

    1. Base Unit 6. Belt Clip 2. Handset 7. User s Manual 3. AC Power Adaptor 4. Telephone Line Cord To purchase replacement battery packs, call VTech Communications, Inc. at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    1 Choose a location for the Base near an electrical outlet and a telephone jack. This phone requires a modular telephone jack and a standard electrical outlet (110v AC) not controlled by a wall switch. 2 Install the Handset battery. Use only VTech battery.
  • Page 6 Installation 3 Attach Belt Clip to the cordless Handset (optional). To attach To remove NOTE: Install the Base Unit away from electronic equipment such as personal computers, television sets or microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture. Table/Desk Installation Standard Modular electrical outlet...
  • Page 7 Installation 4 Charge the Handset Battery. Place the Handset in the Base. Charge the battery for at least 12 hours the first time. 5 Check for Dial Tone. After the batteries are charged, pick up the handset and press PHONE ; you should hear a dial tone.

  • Page 8: Wall Mounting

    Installation Wall Mounting You can obtain a wall mounting accessory by calling 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call 1-800-267-7377 The Wall Mount bracket is designed for use on standard Wall Mount plates only. 1. Line up the tabs on the wall mount bracket with the slots on the bottom of the Base Unit.

  • Page 9: Basic Operation

    Telephone Operation Answer a Call Press any key except OFF . Handset Volume Hold While on a call, Press to put a call adjust volume on hold. Press of what you hear. again to release hold, OR Lift the Select Handset of an Use SELECT in extension.

  • Page 10: In Use/Charging

    Telephone Operation Page/Handset Locator Press to page the Handset for up to 60 seconds. Press again to cancel, or press OFF on Handset.

  • Page 11: Handset Ringer Style/Battery Save

    3 After you hang up, the phone automatically returns to dial pulse (rotary) service. Headset Jack You can use this telephone hands-free when you install any VTech 2.5 mm Headset, purchased separately. Plug the headset into the jack located on the right side of the Handset (under the small rubber flap).

  • Page 12: Operating Range

    Telephone Operation Operating Range This cordless telephone operates within the maximum power allowed by the Federal 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.

  • Page 13: Telephone Memory

    Telephone Memory This cordless phone can store 10 telephone numbers with names, each up to 16 digits long in memory locations you assign (0-9). Note: Press OFF at any time to exit memory dial mode. This cordless phone can store an additional 40 telephone numbers with names alphabetically in the directory.

  • Page 14: Edit A Number/Name Stored In Memory

    Telephone Memory When you finish entering the name, press SELECT or PROG/CHAN. The screen displays Enter the telephone number. Use to backspace and make a correction. Press REDIAL/PAUSE to store a pause in the dialing sequence. — OR — Press REDIAL/PAUSE to display the last number dialed from this phone. Press SELECT or PROG/CHAN to store your entry.

  • Page 15: Dial A Memory Number

    Telephone Memory Dial a Memory Number Press MEM . The screen displays Enter the memory location key of the entry you want to dial. Press PHONE to dial the displayed memory number.

  • Page 16: Telephone Directory

    Telephone Directory This cordless phone can store an additional 40 telephone numbers with names, each up to 16 digits long. Entries are stored alphabetically. For consistency with Caller ID entries, you may wish to enter last names first. Note: Press OFF at any time to exit the directory. Store a Number/Name in the Directory Press PROG/CHAN .

  • Page 17: Edit A Number/Name Stored In Memory

    Telephone Directory Press to change the setting. Choose (Yes) if you wish the phone to alert you to calls from this number by changing to a distinctive ringing pattern after the first ring. Choose (No) for a normal ringing pattern. Press SELECT or PROG/CHAN to confirm your selection.

  • Page 18: Dial A Number From The Directory

    Telephone Directory Dial a Number from the Directory Press ). The screen displays Press to scroll alphabetically through entries stored in memory. — OR — Press the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry you want to dial. When the screen displays the number you want to dial, press SELECT .

  • Page 19: Caller Id Operation

    Caller ID Operation Long distance call Caller’s name Caller’s telephone number Date of call Time of call Position of call Party has called 2 or more times in call history About Call History (Caller ID) This phone assigns each incoming call a number from 1 to 99. The most recent call will have the highest number.

  • Page 20: Dial A Displayed Number

    Caller ID Operation Press SELECT . The screen displays and the phone number. The current choice flashes. Press until flashes. Press SELECT . You’ll hear a long beep confirming the deletion. Delete All Calls While viewing call history, press SELECT , then press until flashes.

  • Page 21: Store A Call History Record In The Directory

    Caller ID Operation Store a Call History Record in the Directory Locate the record in call history you want to store in memory. 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;...

  • Page 22: Answering System Operation At The Base

    Answering System Operation At The Base Audible Indicators This system gives you voice prompts for feature operations and voice confirmations when you press a button or complete an operation. Setting Day/Time Make sure the answering system is on. Press TIME/SET . The system announces the clock setting, then announces: “...

  • Page 23: Record Your Announcement

    Answering System Operation At The Base Enter Answering Select a feature System feature setting setup and choose a feature to set..Review/change clock setting; Record outgoing confirm feature announcement s , settings memos. Delete outgoing Turn Answering announcements, System on or off messages and memos Record Your Announcement...

  • Page 24: Setting Up Your Answering System

    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 a feature and then move on to set up another feature. Make sure the answering system is on. Press MENU until the system announces the feature you want to set.

  • Page 25: Listen To, Save & Delete Messages

    Answering System Operation At The Base Listen to, Save & Delete Messages The system automatically saves your messages until you delete them, and can store approximately 15 minutes of messages, memos, and announcements (up to a maximum of 99 messages).Your caller can leave a message of up to 4 minutes in length.

  • Page 26: Call Screening/Intercept

    Answering System Operation At The Base 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. If you decide to take the call, press PHONE on the Handset. If you pick up an extension phone during the announcement and the announcement does not stop right away, press and release the telephone switchhook.

  • Page 27: Answering System Operation - Access

    Answering System Operation - Access From a Remote Location Connect with the Answering System You can access many features of this system remotely from a touch tone phone. Dial your telephone number. When the system answers, enter your Remote Access Code (preset to 50). The system beeps once and then announces the number of new messages.
  • Page 28 Answering System Operation - Access From a Remote Location Remote Access Commands (continued) Function: Command: Function: Command: Record memo Press , then mailbox number where you want memo recorded; speak after beep; press # 5 when finished. End remote access call Press Turn system off Press...

  • Page 29: Batteries

    Batteries Charge the Handset Battery Pack • This battery should remain charged up to six days with the ringer turned on and up to 10 days with the ringer off. A fully charged battery provides an average talk time of about 10 hours. •...

  • Page 30: Additional Information

    In Case Of Difficulty If the phone doesn’t work at all, check these items first: • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into an outlet not controlled by a wall switch. • Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the Base Unit and the modular jack.
  • Page 31 In Case Of Difficulty • 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 buttons don’t work, try placing the Handset in the Base for at least 15 seconds.
  • Page 32 In Case Of Difficulty If the Answering System does not record messages: • Make sure the Answering System is On. (Answer ON/OFF key is glowing.) • Make sure Announce Only feature is set to OFF. If the system does not respond to commands from a remote touch tone phone: •...

  • Page 33: Maintenance

    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.

  • Page 34: Warranty Statement

    VTech; or 3. Product to the extent that the problem experienced is caused by signal conditions, network reliability or cable or antenna systems; or 4. Product to the extent that the problem is caused by use with non-VTech electrical accessories; or...
  • Page 35 • 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...
  • Page 36 • In no event shall VTech be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or similar damages (including, but not limited to lost profits...

  • Page 37: Fcc, Acta And Ic Regulations

    This equipment is compatible with inductively coupled hearing aids. Should you experience trouble with this telephone equipment, please contact: VTech Communications Inc CUSTOMER SERVICE. at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377. For repair/warranty information, the telephone company may ask you to disconnect this equipment from the line network until the problem has been corrected.
  • Page 38 FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations Product identifier and REN information The label on the back or bottom of this equipment contains, among other things, an identifier indicating product approval and the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN). This information must be provided to your local telephone company upon request. For equipment approved prior to July 23, 2001, the product identifier is preceded by the phrase “FCC Reg No.”...
  • Page 39 FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations Programming/testing of emergency numbers If this product has memory dialing locations, you may choose to store police, fire department and emergency medical service telephone numbers in these locations. If you do, please keep three things in mind: We recommend that you also write the telephone number on the directory card, so that you can still dial the emergency number manually if the memory dialing feature doesn’t work.

  • Page 40: The Rbrc Seal

    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.

  • Page 41: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications FREQUENCY CONTROL WEIGHT Crystal controlled Handset : 148 grams PLL synthesizer Base : 344 grams TRANSMIT FREQUENCY POWER REQUIREMENTS Base: 2411.15 - 2418.4 MHz Handset : 400mAH NiCd Handset: 912.75 - 917.10 MHz Battery Pack RECEIVE FREQUENCY Base : 9V DC @ 400mA Base: 912.75 - 917.10 MHz MEMORY...

  • Page 42: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............. BEFORE YOU BEGIN......................3 About Caller Identification ....................3 Parts Check List........................4 Getting Started........................5 INSTALLATION .......................5 Before You Install....................5 Table/Desk Installation..................6 Wall Mounting…....................8 Basic Operation........................9 Telephone Operation .....................9 Make a Call ......................9 Answer a Call .....................9 End a Call ......................9 Program/Channel ....................9 Redial ........................9...
  • Page 43 Table Of Contents Caller ID Operation......................19 About Call History.....................19 Review Call History.....................19 Delete Records from Call History..............19 Dial a Displayed Number..................20 Store a Call History Record in the Directory..........21 Display Screen Messages................21 Answering System Operation At The Base..............22 Audible Indicators ..................22 Setting Day/Time.....................22 About Mailboxes ..................22 About Announcements...................22...
  • Page 44 VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES. Distributed in the U.S.A. by VTech Communications Inc, Beaverton, OR, 97008. Distributed in Canada by VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd., Suite 200- 7671 Alderbridge Way, Richmond, B.C. V6X 1Z9. Copyright 2003 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD.

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