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Parts checklist ...................................................................1
Installation .........................................................................2
Connect power and telephone line cords .........................2
Choose location ................................................................3
Install handset battery.......................................................3
Wall mounting bracket installation ....................................4
Desk/table bracket installation..........................................4
Check for dial tone ............................................................5
Charge the handset battery ..............................................5
Language ..........................................................................5
Set the dial mode ..............................................................5
Set handset date and time ................................................5
Handset ringer style/battery save .....................................6
If you subscribe to DSL service: .......................................6
Belt clip ..............................................................................7
Telephone operation .........................................................8
Handset layout ..................................................................8
Telephone base layout ......................................................9
Handset operation ...........................................................10
Telephone base operation ..............................................12
Set language ...................................................................13
Set dial mode ..................................................................13
Set handset date and time ..............................................13
Check for dial tone ..........................................................14
Charge the handset battery ............................................14
Handset ringer style/battery save ...................................14
Set ringer volume ............................................................14
Temporary tone dialing ...................................................15
Headset jack ...................................................................15
Operating range ..............................................................16
New voice mail ................................................................16
Clear voice mail alert ......................................................17
Call transfer .....................................................................17
Directory ..........................................................................18
Store a directory entry ....................................................18
Edit a directory entry .......................................................19
Erase a directory entry....................................................20
Move a directory entry to the speed dial ........................20
Dial a directory number ...................................................21
Speed dial ......................................................................22
Store a speed dial entry ..................................................22
Edit a speed dial entry ....................................................23
Delete a speed dial entry ................................................24
Dial a speed dial number ................................................24
Reassign locations in speed dial ....................................24
Caller ID ..........................................................................25
About call history (caller ID) ............................................26
Review call history ..........................................................26
Delete records from call history ......................................27
Delete a specific call ..................................................27
Delete all calls ............................................................27
Dial a displayed number .................................................27
Store a call history record in the directory ......................27
Display screen messages ...............................................28
Battery information .........................................................30
Battery care and maintenance ........................................30
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Parts checklist ...1 Installation ...2 Connect power and telephone line cords ...2 Choose location ...3 Install handset battery...3 Wall mounting bracket installation ...4 Desk/table bracket installation...4 Check for dial tone ...5 Charge the handset battery ...5 Language ...5 Set the dial mode ...5 Set handset date and time ...5 Handset ringer style/battery save ...6... - Page 2 Table of contents Replacing the handset battery ...30 Troubleshooting ...31 Maintenance ...40 Limited Warranty ...40 Important safety instructions ...42 FCC, ACTA and IC regulations ...43 The RBRC seal ...44 ® Technical specifications ...45 Index ...46 www.vtechphones.com...
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Page 3: Need Help
NEED HELP? This manual has all the feature operations and troubleshooting you need to install and operate your new VTech telephone. Please take the time to review thoroughly to ensure proper installation of this VTech innovative and feature rich product. -
Page 4: Parts Checklist
Parts checklst Handsets (2) • Telephone base • Base power adapter • • Charger power adapter • Charger Desk/wall mount bracket • Batteries (2) • Battery covers (2) • Belt clips (2) • Telephone line cord • User’s manual • To p u r c h a s e r e p l a c e m e n t batteries, visit us on the web at www.vtechphones.com or call us at... -
Page 5: Installation
Installaton Connect power and telephone lne cords Install the telephone base and the charger as shown below. Choose a central location within the home, away from any electronic equipment and appliances such as personal computers, computer routers, • Install the telephone base away from television sets, microwave ovens, and refrigerators. -
Page 6: Choose Location
Replace cover by sliding it up into place. d) Place the handset in its base when not in use to ensure maximum daily performance. www.vtechphones.com • Use only the provided VTech battery, or equivalent. • To purchase replacement batteries, visit us on the web at www. -
Page 7: Wall Mounting Bracket Installation
Installaton Wall mountng bracket nstallaton (optional) Your telephone base comes with the wall mounting/desktop bracket installed, ready for desktop use. If you prefer to mount your telephone on the wall (optional), it is designed to mount on a standard telephone wall plate. -
Page 8: Check For Dial Tone
Installaton Check for dal tone After the batteries are charged, pick up the handset and press TALK/FLASH; you should hear a dial tone. If you do not, refer to the Troubleshootng section in the back of this user’s manual. Charge the handset battery If battery power is low, NEEDS RECHARGING will appear on the handset. -
Page 9: Handset Ringer Style/Battery Save
Installaton • Press SELECT. The minute is flashing. Press • Press SELECT. AM or PM is flashing. Press SELECT. • In the event the Handset rnger style/battery save battery loses all of its power or is You can select from four different handset ringer styles, or turn the ringer off and extend the removed, the time battery life. -
Page 10: Belt Clip
Installaton Belt clp (optional) To remove To attach www.vtechphones.com... -
Page 11: Telephone OperatOn
Telephone operaton Handset layout 1. TALK 2. FLASH 3. CHAN (channel) 4. REMOVE 5. Answer a call /CID VOL- /VOL+ 7. SELECT 8. OFF 9. REDIAL/PAUSE 10. PROG (program) www.vtechphones.com... -
Page 12: Telephone Base Layout
Telephone operaton Telephone base layout 11. CHARGE/IN USE 12. Message waiting indicator 13. FIND HANDSET www.vtechphones.com... -
Page 13: Handset Operation
Telephone operaton Handset operaton Makng Calls • Press TALK/FLASH, then dial the number. • Whenever the — OR — phone is in use, call timer will be Dial the number (press shown at the top • To answer a call, press TALK/FLASH. right corner. - Page 14 Telephone operaton • While phone is not in use, press to display caller ID information. • While entering names or numbers into memory, press last character entered. /VOL+ • While on a call, press to increase the volume. A double beep will sound when you reach the highest setting.
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Page 15: Telephone Base Operation
Telephone operaton Telephone base operaton CHARGE/IN USE • Flashes slowly when the handset is in use. • During a page, if • Glows steadily when the handset is charging in its base. you press OFF on a handset, it will •... -
Page 16: Set Language
Telephone operaton Language • Press PROG, then press until LANGUAGE is displayed. Press SELECT. • The current setting blinks. Press Espanol, Francais). • Press SELECT to save your selection. Set dal mode If you have touch tone service, the phone is ready to use as soon as the battery is charged. If you have pulse (rotary) service, you’ll need to change the dial mode. -
Page 17: Check For Dial Tone
Telephone operaton Check for dal tone After the batteries are charged, pick up the handset and press TALK/FLASH; you should hear a dial tone. If you do not, refer to the Troubleshootng section in the back of this user’s manual. Charge the handset battery The battery may have enough power to allow for short calls. -
Page 18: Temporary Tone Dialing
Headset jack You can use this telephone handsfree 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). Do not force the connection, but make sure the plug fits securely. -
Page 19: Operating Range
Telephone operaton Operatng range This cordless telephone operates within the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, this handset and telephone base can communicate • For clearer reception over only a certain distance — which can vary with the locations of the telephone base and handset, while on a call, press the CHAN button the weather, and the construction of your home or office. -
Page 20: Clear Voice Mail Alert
Telephone operaton Clear voce mal alert If after you review your message(s) your message waiting alert does not go off, you may manually turn it off by: 1. Press PROG. 2. Press until screen displays CLR VOICEMAIL. 3. Press SELECT, the screen displays: CLEAR? YES 4. -
Page 21: Directory
Drectory Your phone can store 20 (including the nine speed dial entries) telephone numbers with names (up to 15 characters for the name and 24 digits for the number in each location) in the handset. Store a drectory entry • Press OFF at any time to exit the 1. -
Page 22: Edit A Directory Entry
Drectory 5. Enter the telephone number. Press then press CHAN/REMOVE to backspace and make corrections. Press REDIAL/PAUSE to store a pause (a P will be shown) if necessary. — OR — Press REDIAL/PAUSE to display the last number dialed from this handset. 6. -
Page 23: Erase A Directory Entry
Drectory Erase a drectory entry 1. Press . The screen displays DIRECTORY. 2. Press — OR — Press the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry you want to delete. 3. When the screen displays the entry you want to delete, press SELECT. Then press ERASE flashes. -
Page 24: Dial A Directory Number
Drectory 4. Press SELECT. The screen displays ENTER -. 5. Press the key (1-9) to move this entry from the normal directory to the speed dial memory and assign the memory location. You’ll hear a confirmation beep. A memory location number (1 through 9) will be displayed with this entry. -
Page 25: Speed Dial
Speed dal Your phone can store up to nine telephone numbers with names (up to 15 characters and 24 digits in each location) into the speed dial memory locations you assign (1 through 9). You can also store telephone • The entries you stored numbers with names alphabetically in the directory. -
Page 26: Edit A Speed Dial Entry
Speed dal 6. When you finish entering the name, press SELECT or PROG. The screen displays ENTER NUMBER. 7. Enter the telephone number. Press corrections. Press REDIAL/PAUSE to store pauses in the dialing sequence. -OR- Press REDIAL/ to display the last number dialed from this phone. PAUSE 8. -
Page 27: Delete A Speed Dial Entry
Speed dal Delete a speed dal entry 1. Press and hold the speed dial location key (1 through 9) of the entry you wish to delete. 2. When the screen displays the entry you want to delete, press SELECT. Then press ERASE flashes. -
Page 28: Caller Id
Caller ID Your phone has a caller ID (CID) with call waiting feature that works with service from your local phone service provider. Caller ID with call waiting lets you see who’s calling before you answer the phone, even when you’re on another call. You may need to change your phone service to use this feature. -
Page 29: About Call History (Caller Id)
Caller ID • If you answer a call before Caller’s name the information appears on the screen, it will not be in the call history. Tme of call • Press OFF at any time to exit call history. About call hstory (caller ID) Your phone can store up to 45 calls in its caller ID (CID) memory. -
Page 30: Delete Records From Call History
Caller ID Delete records from call hstory Delete a specific call 1. Locate the record you want to delete from call history. 2. Press the REMOVE key. You’ll hear a confirmation beep. Delete all calls 1. With the handset in idle (off) mode, press and hold the REMOVE key. The screen displays ERASE ALL NO YES. -
Page 31: Display Screen Messages
Caller ID 2. You can change the number of digits that you dial or store from the call log. While reviewing the call log, press # repeatedly to display these dialing options for local and long distance numbers before • Caller ID numbers dialing or saving the telephone number. -
Page 32: Ringer Off
Telephone operaton Dsplay screen messages Screen displays: When: ** RINGING ** There is a call coming in. CONNECTING... The handset is waiting for dial tone. PHONE ON The handset is in use. You have been alerted by the telephone company that you have NEW VOICEMAIL received new voice mail. -
Page 33: Battery Information
Battery nformaton Battery care and mantenance After your battery is fully charged, you can expect the following performance: Operaton • If you repeatedly get a low battery While in use (talking) indicator, even after charging overnight, While not in use (standby*) the battery should be replaced. -
Page 34: TroubleshootNg
Troubleshootng If you have difficulty operating your phone, the suggestions below should solve the problem. If you still have difficulty after trying these suggestions, call VTech Communications at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377. Problem Suggeston My telephone does not •... - Page 35 Troubleshootng Problem Suggeston • Make sure the handset is placed in the charger correctly. The CHARGE light on the telephone The battery does not charge in the handset base or charger should be on. or the handset battery • Remove the battery from the handset and install it in the spare battery compartment on the does not accept side of the telephone base and let it charge for 16 hours.
- Page 36 Troubleshootng Problem Suggeston The CHARGE/IN • This is a signal that the battery is very low, completely depleted, or when there is no electrical USE Indicator on the contact between the battery and the telephone base. telephone base is • Ensure the connector of the battery is securely plugged into the handset and place the handset flashing in the telephone base for charging.
- Page 37 Troubleshootng Problem Suggeston The telephone does • Make sure the ringer is on. (See page 14). not ring when there is • Make sure the telephone line cord and power adapter are plugged in properly (see page 2). an incoming call. •...
- Page 38 Troubleshootng Problem Suggeston My handset does not • Make sure you have the ringer activated. Refer to the section(s) on ringer selection in this ring when I receive user’s manual. a call. • Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the telephone base and the telephone jack.
- Page 39 Troubleshootng Problem Suggeston I cannot dial out. • First, try all the above suggestions. • Make sure there is a dial tone before dialing. It is normal if the cordless handset takes a second or two to synchronize with the telephone before producing a dial tone. Wait an extra second before dialing.
- Page 40 Troubleshootng Problem Suggeston There is noise • The handset may be out of range. Move it closer to the telephone base. or interference • Appliances or other cordless telephones plugged into the same circuit as the telephone base can during a cause interference.
- Page 41 Troubleshootng Problem Suggeston • Do you have DSL service? If yes, you need to have a DSL filter installed at every telephone jack that has a telephone connected to it. Contact your DSL service provider for filter information. My caller ID features •...
- Page 42 Troubleshootng Problem Suggeston My cordless handset • Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the telephone base. Plug the unit into a different beeps five times and working electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. is not performing •...
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Page 43: LMTed Warranty
How long s the lmted warranty perod? The limited warranty period for the Product extends for ONE (1) YEAR from the date of purchase. If VTech repairs or replaces a Materially Defective Product under the terms of this limited warranty, this limited warranty also applies to repaired or replacement Product for a period of either (a) 90 days from the date the repaired or replacement Product is shipped to you or (b) the time remaining on the original one-year warranty;... - Page 44 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 for damage or loss of the 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.
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Page 45: Save These Instructions
Important safety nstructons 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 46: Fcc, Acta And Ic Regulations
This product has been tested and found to comply with the FCC criteria. The handset may be safely held against the ear of the user. The telephone base shall be installed and used such that parts of the user’s body other than the hands are maintained at a distance of approximately 20 cm (8 inches) or more. If you choose to use a clipping device, please make sure to only use the supplied VTech belt clip. -
Page 47: The Rbrc ® Seal
® The RBRC Seal on the nickel-cadmium battery indicates that VTech Communications, Inc. is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of ® their useful lives, when taken out of service within the United States and Canada. -
Page 48: Technical Specifications
Technical specifications Enhanced 5.8GHz technology–your phone operates on a dual band transmission that combines the best of 5.8GHz and 900MHz technologies, providing enhanced performance over standard cordless telephones. Frequency control Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer Transmit frequency Telephone base: 912.75 - 917.10 MHz Handset: 5863.80 - 5872.5 MHz Receive frequency Telephone base: 5863.80 - 5872.5 MHz... -
Page 49: Index
Index About call history (caller ID) 25-28 Answering calls 10 Battery information 30 Belt clip 7 Caller ID 25-28 Call transfer 17 Charge the handset battery 5, 14 Check for dial tone 5, 14 Choose location 3 Clear voicemail alert 17 Connect power and telephone line cords 2 Delete all calls 27... - Page 50 Index Table of contents i, ii Technical specifications 45 Telephone base layout 9 Telephone base operation 12 Telephone operation 8-17, 29 Temporary tone dialing 15 The RBRC ® seal 44 Troubleshooting 31-39 Voice mail indicator 12 Wall mounting 4 www.vtechphones.com...
- Page 51 VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES. Distributed in the U.S.A. by VTech Communications, Inc. Beaverton, Oregon Distributed in Canada by VTech Telecommunications Canada, Ltd., Richmond, B.C. Copyright ©2007 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. Printed in China.
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