34 of ths manual. Ths manual has all the feature operatons and troubleshootng necessary to nstall and operate your new VTech telephone. Please revew ths manual thoroughly to ensure proper nstallaton and operaton of ths nnovatve and feature rch VTech product. For support, shoppng, and everythng new at VTech, vst our webste at www.vtechphones.com.
Getting started Parts checklist Your telephone contans the followng tems. Save your sales recept and orgnal packagng n the event warranty servce s necessary. 1. Handset Telephone base wth mountng bracket 5. Telephone base 6. Telephone lne cord power adapter 3.
Getting started Telephone base installation Install the telephone base as shown below. Make sure that the electrcal outlet s • Use only the power adapter not controlled by a wall swtch. If you subscrbe to Dgtal Subscrber Lne (DSL) suppled wth ths hgh-speed Internet servce through your telephone lne, you must have a DSL product.
Getting started Battery installation and charging Install the battery as shown below. The battery may have enough charge for short calls. For best performance, charge the handset for at least 16 hours. When the battery power s low, the handset wll beep, dsplay LOW BATTERY and flash on the handset screen.
Getting started Mounting bracket installation Your telephone base comes wth the mountng bracket nstalled for desktop use. If you prefer to mount your telephone on the wall (optonal), t s desgned to mount on a standard telephone wall plate. Wall mounting bracket installation: Slde the bracket down and away from the telephone base.
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Getting started Mounting bracket installation (continued) Desktop/tabletop bracket installation: Your telephone comes ready for desktop use. If you have repostoned the bracket for wall mountng and now want to return to desktop use, follow the followng steps: Remove the bracket from wall mount orentaton by sldng t up towards the top of the base.
Getting started Handset layout CHARGE light • On when the handset s chargng n the telephone base. REMOVE • Whle revewng the call log, press to delete an ndvdual entry, or press and hold to delete the entre call log. •...
Getting started Telephone base layout IN USE light • Flashes when there s an n c o m n g c a l l o r a n o t h e r telephone sharng the same lne s n use . •...
Telephone settings Ringer volume You can change the rnger volume to a comfortable level. The • The rnger wll be rnger can also be turned off so the telephone does not rng off f the volume when there are ncomng calls. s set to zero, and a rnger off To adjust the ringer volume:...
Telephone settings Ringer tone Ths menu allows you to choose from dfferent rnger tones. To choose a rnger tone: Press MENU/SELECT to dsplay the menu when the handset s not n use. to select > RINGER TONE, then press Press MENU/SELECT.
Telephone settings Key tone The handset wll beep when you press any handset key. You may turn the key tone on or off. To change the settng: Press MENU/SELECT to dsplay the menu when the handset s not n use. Press MENU/SELECT.
Telephone settings Clear voice mail If you subscrbe to vocemal servce offered by your telephone servce provder, NEW VOICE MAIL and wll appear on the handset, and the VOICEMAIL lght on the telephone base will flash when you have new voicemail messages. Please contact your local telephone company for more nformaton and assstance about usng your vocemal servce.
Telephone operation Make a call Press • The screen dsplays the Dal the number. elapsed tme as -OR- you talk (n hours, mnutes and Dal the number. seconds). Press • When predalng (prevew numbers before dalng), Answer a call press REMOVE or OFF/CLEAR •...
Telephone operation Mute The mute functon allows you to hear the other party whle the other party cannot hear you. Durng a call, press MUTE on the handset. MUTED wll be temporarly dsplayed on the screen, along wth the smaller con.
Telephone operation Chain dialing Ths feature allows you to ntate a dalng sequence from numbers stored n the • Chan dalng drectory, call log or redal lst whle you are on a call. can be useful To access a number n the drectory: f you wsh to access numbers Press MENU/SELECT twce to enter the drectory menu.
Telephone operation Directory The drectory can store up to 50 entres. Each entry may have up to 30 dgts for the phone number and 15 characters for the name. • The drectory can be accessed when the handset s not n once or MENU/SELECT three tmes.
Telephone operation Store a directory entry Press MENU/SELECT twce when the handset s not n use. Press The screen dsplays ENTER NUMBER. Use the dalng keys to enter the number. Press REMOVE to backspace and erase a dgt. • Press and hold REMOVE to erase the entre entry. •...
Telephone operation Character chart Use the dal pad and the chart below to enter a name (up to 15 characters). Each press of a partcular key causes the characters to be dsplayed n the followng order: Characters by number of key presses Number key space Press REMOVE to backspace and erase when enterng characters.
MENU/SELECT three tmes to enter the once or MENU/SELECT three tmes to enter the drectory. to scroll to the desred entry, or use the alphabetcal search to /FLASH or /SPEAKER to dal the entry. www.vtechphones.com >REVIEW STORE VTECH 800-595-9511 to find the...
Telephone operation Edit a directory entry Press once or MENU/SELECT three tmes to enter the drectory. Press to scroll to the desred entry, or use the alphabetical search to find it. Press MENU/SELECT to confirm your selection. The screen dsplays EDIT NUMBER. Use the dalng keys to edt the number.
Telephone operation Delete from the directory Press Press find it. Press REMOVE to remove the desired entry. You will hear a confirmation tone. once or MENU/SELECT three tmes to enter the drectory. to scroll to the desred entry, or use the alphabetcal search to www.vtechphones.com...
Telephone operation About caller ID The caller ID wth call watng feature n ths telephone lets you see the name and telephone number of the caller before answerng the call, even when you’re on a call. These features requre servces provded by your local telephone company. Contact your telephone company f: •...
Telephone operation Call log If you subscrbe to caller ID servce, nformaton about each • Due to regonal caller will be displayed after the first or second ring. servce dfferences, • The call log can store up to 50 entres. the caller ID •...
ncomng calls are dsplayed on the screen. • You wll hear a double beep when the lst reaches the begnnng or end of the call log. HANDSET X XX MISSED CALLS VTECH 595-9511 3:45 VTECH 595-9511 3:45 >CALL LOG RINGER VOLUME www.vtechphones.com...
Telephone operation Make a call log entry ready to dial Although the call log entres receved have 10 dgts (the area code plus the seven-dgt number), n some areas, you may need to dal only the seven dgts, or a 1 plus the seven dgts, or a 1 plus the area code plus the seven dgts.
Telephone operation Save a call log entry to the directory When n the call log, press entry. Press MENU/SELECT. • You can edt the phone number, f necessary. Make sure the number s n the correct dalng format for your area. Press MENU/SELECT when done.
Telephone operation Delete from the call log To delete one entry: When n the call log, press entry. Press REMOVE to delete the selected entry. You wll hear a confirmation tone. To delete all entres: When n the call log, press and hold REMOVE to delete the entre call log.
Telephone operation Call log display screen messages Displays: When: The caller s blockng the name nformaton. PRIVATE NAME The caller s blockng the telephone number nformaton. PRIVATE NUMBER The caller s blockng the name and number nformaton. PRIVATE CALLER Ths caller’s name s unavalable. UNKNOWN NAME Ths caller’s number s unavalable.
Telephone operation Redial list The telephone stores the five most recently dialed numbers on the redal lst. • When there are already five entries on the redial list, the earliest entry wll be deleted to make room for the latest entry. •...
Handset display screen messages The telephone number you have entered s already stored n the drectory. ALREADY SAVED There are no call log entres. CALL LOG EMPTY The cordless handset s searchng for the telephone base. CONNECTING... The handset wth low battery has been placed n the telephone base to CHARGING recharge.
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The battery s not nstalled or not nstalled properly n the handset. WARNING -OR - CHECK BATTERY! The battery needs to be replaced. -OR - An ncorrect battery has been nstalled. Use only the suppled VTech battery or equvalent. There are unrevewed calls n your call log. XX MISSED CALLS www.vtechphones.com...
Handset and telephone base indicators Handset lights • On when the handset speakerphone s n use. CHARGE • On when the handset s n the telephone base and s chargng. Telephone base lights IN USE • Flashes when there s an ncomng call or another telephone sharng the same lne s n use.
Handset and telephone base indicators Handset icons MUTE • Mcrophone s muted. • Rnger off. • New call log entres. NEW VOICE MAIL • New vocemal receved from the local telephone company. • In speakerphone mode. SPEAKER Battery indicator • Cycles (low, medum, and full) when the handset battery s chargng.
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: Operaton Whle n handset use (talkng*) Whle n speakerphone mode (talkng*) Whle not n use (standby**) *Operatng tmes are approxmate.
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 nstructons. Follow all warnngs and nstructons marked on the product. Unplug ths product from the wall outlet before cleanng.
Troubleshooting If you have difficulty with your telephone, please try the suggestions below. For Customer Service, visit our webste at www.vtechphones.com, or call 1 (800) 595-9511; n Canada, call 1 (800) 267-7377. Problem Suggeston My telephone does not • Make sure the battery s nstalled and charged correctly (page 3). For optmum daly work at all.
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Troubleshooting Problem Suggeston Make sure the handset s placed n the telephone base correctly. The CHARGE lght on the The battery does not • charge n the handset handset should be on. or the handset battery • Remove and renstall the battery, then charge for up to 16 hours. does not accept •...
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Troubleshooting Problem Suggeston The telephone does not • Make sure the rnger volume s not set to zero (page 8). rng when there s an • Make sure the telephone lne cord and power adapter are plugged n properly (page 2). ncomng call.
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Troubleshooting Problem Suggeston I cannot dal out. • Frst, try all the above suggestons. • Make sure there s a dal tone before dalng. It s normal f the handset takes a second or two to synchronze wth the telephone before producng a dal tone. Wat an extra second before dalng.
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Troubleshooting Problem Suggeston There s nterference • The handset may be out of range. Move t closer to the telephone base. dur ng a telephone • Do you have DSL service? If yes, you need to have a DSL filter installed at every telephone conversaton.
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Troubleshooting Problem Suggeston I hear other calls when • Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone wall jack. Plug in a different telephone. If usng the telephone. you stll hear other calls, the problem s probably n the wrng or local servce. Call your local telephone company.
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Troubleshooting Problem Suggeston Caller ID entres do not • Although the call log entres you receve have 10 dgts, (the area code plus the seven-dgt number), n some areas, you may need to dal only the seven dgts, or a 1 plus the seven dgts, match the numbers I or a 1 plus the area code plus the seven dgts.
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Troubleshooting Problem Suggeston Common cure for • If the telephone s not respondng normally, try puttng the cordless handset n the telephone electronc equpment. base. If t does not respond, try the followng (n the order lsted): • Dsconnect the power to the telephone base. •...
Operating range Ths cordless telephone operates wth the maxmum power allowed by the Federal Communcatons Commsson (FCC). Even so, ths handset and telephone base can communcate over only a certan dstance - whch can vary wth the locatons of the telephone base and handset, the weather, and the layout of your home or office.
VTech’s partcpaton n RBRC partcpatng n the RBRC 1-800-8-BATTERY TM for nformaton on N-MH battery recyclng and dsposal bans/restrctons n your area. VTech’s nvolvement n ths program s part of ts commtment to protectng our envronment and conservng natural resources. RBRC is a registered trademark of Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.
What does this limited warranty cover? The manufacturer of ths VTech Product warrants to the holder of a vald proof of purchase (“Consumer” or “you”) that the Product and all accessores provded n the sales package (“Product”) are free from defects n materal and workmanshp, pursuant to the followng terms and condtons, when nstalled and used normally and n accordance wth the Product operatng nstructons.
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n transt. If the Product falure s not covered by ths lmted warranty, or proof of purchase does not meet the terms of ths lmted warranty, VTech wll notfy you and wll request that you authorze the cost of repar pror to any further repar actvty. You must pay for the cost of repar and return shppng costs for the repar of Products that are not covered by ths lmted warranty.
20 cm (8 nches) or more. If you choose to use a clppng devce, please make sure to only use the suppled VTech belt clp. Ths Class B dgtal apparatus comples wth Canadan ICES-003.
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FCC, ACTA and IC regulations The Rnger Equvalence Number (REN) s used to determne how many devces you may connect to your telephone lne and stll have them ring when you are called. The REN for this product is encoded as the 6th and 7th characters following the US: in the product identifier (e.g., if ## is 03, the REN is 0.3).
Technical specifications Frequency control Crystal controlled PLL syntheszer Transmt frequency Handset: 1921.536-1928.448 MHz Telephone base: 1921.536-1928.448 MHz Channels Nomnal effectve range Maxmum power allowed by FCC and IC. Actual operatng range may vary accordng to envronmental condtons at the tme of use. Sze Handset: 6.61n X 1.77n X 1.06n (168.0mm X 45.0mm X 27.0mm) Telephone base: 5.02n X 4.04n X 4.06n (127.5mm X 102.5mm X 103.0mm)
Index About caller ID 21 About cordless telephones 44 Answer a call 12 Battery 3, 33 Call log 22 Call log dsplay screen messages 27 Call watng 13 Chan dalng Character chart 17 Chargng Clear voce mal 11 Delete from redal 28 Delete from the call log 26 Delete from the drectory 20 Dal a call log entry...
Index Operatng range 43 Pagng Parts checklst 1 RBRC seal ® Redal lst 28 Revew the call log Rnger mute 13 Rnger tone 9 Rnger volume 8 Save a call log entry to the drectory 25 Search the drectory 18 Speakerphone 12 Store a drectory entry 16 Technical specifications 49...
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