Vtech CD1153 - Speakerphone With Caller ID/Call Waiting Manual

Important safety information

The applied nameplate is located at the bottom of the product base.

This symbol is to alert you to important operating or servicing instructions that may appear in this user's manual. Always follow basic safety precautions when using this product to reduce the risk of injury, fire, or electric shock.

Safety information

• Read and understand all instructions in the user's manual. Observe all markings on the product.
• Avoid using a telephone during a thunderstorm. There may be a slight chance of electric shock from lightning.
• Do not use a telephone in the vicinity of a gas leak. If you suspect a gas leak, report it immediately, but use a telephone away from the area where gas is leaking. If this product is a cordless model, make sure the telephone base is also away from the area.
• Do not use this product near water or when you are wet. For example, do not use it in a wet basement or shower, nor next to a swimming pool, bathtub, kitchen sink, and laundry tub. Do not use liquids or aerosol sprays for cleaning. If the product comes in contact with any liquids, unplug any line or power cord immediately. Do not plug the product back in until it has dried thoroughly.
• Install this product in a protected location where no one can trip over any line or power cords. Protect cords from damage or abrasion.
• If this product does not operate normally, see the Troubleshooting section. If you cannot solve the problem, or if the product is damaged, refer to the Limited warranty. Do not open this product except as may be directed in your user's manual. Opening the product or reassembling it incorrectly may expose you to hazardous voltages or other risks.
• If this product has replaceable batteries, replace batteries only as described in your user's manual. Do not burn or puncture batteries—they contain caustic chemicals.
• If this product has a three-prong (grounding) plug or a polarized plug with one wide prong, it may not fit in outlets that are not polarized. Do not defeat the purpose of these plugs. If they do not fit in your outlet, the outlet should be replaced by an electrician.

Battery warning information

To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons or damage to the telephone, read and follow these instructions carefully:

1. Use only four AA alkaline batteries (not included).
2. Dispose of these batteries in a safe manner. Do not burn or puncture. Like other batteries of this type, if burned or punctured, they could release caustic material which could cause injury.
3. Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
4. Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to create a short circuit. Do not allow conductive materials such as rings, bracelets, or keys to touch the battery. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause harm.
5. Use the battery identified for use with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in this manual.
6. Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery and metallic contacts.
7. Do not disassemble your telephone. There are no serviceable parts inside. Refer to qualified service personnel for servicing.
8. To prevent risk of fire or battery explosion, replace with the correct battery type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

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What's in the box

Your package contains:

• Telephone base with mounting bracket and directory card attached
• Handset
• Coiled handset cord
• Telephone line cord
• Abridged user's manual

Basic steps to set up & operate your phone

Basic installation

Install battery

1. Press down and pull to open!
   
2. Insert 4 AA alkaline batteries!
   
3. Close and snap into place!
   
   

Always unplug the telephone line cord before installing new batteries.

Install telephone base

If you have DSL high-speed Internet service, a DSL filter (not included) is required. The DSL filter must be plugged into the telephone wall jack.

Common settings

Set the date and time

1. Press MENU/ SELECT repeatedly until the screen displays:
   

2. Use the dial pad keys (0-9) to change the blinking digits.

• Press or to move to the previous or next digit.
• Press # (pound key) to select between AM and PM.

3. Press MENU /SELECT to save the new setting and move to the next option.

Set ringer volume

Slide the ringer switch on the right side of the telephone to adjust the ringer volume to - or +.

Set contrast

Adjust the screen brightness to a comfortable level, from 1 (light) to 4 (dark).

1. Press MENU/ SELECT repeatedly until the screen displays:
   

2. Press or until the screen displays the contrast level you prefer.
3. Press MENU /SELECT to save the setting.

Set home area code

A home area code must be programmed to use the display dial feature.

1. Press MENU/ SELECT repeatedly until the screen displays:
   

2. Use the dial pad keys (0-9) to enter the home area code.

• Press to move to the next digit.
• Press to backspace.
• Press DELETE to delete a digit.

3. Press MENU /SELECT to save the setting.

Set local area code

1. Press MENU/ SELECT repeatedly until the screen displays:
   

2. Use the dial pad keys (0-9) to enter the local area code.

• Press to move to the next digit.
• Press to backspace.
• Press DELETE to delete a digit.

3. Press MENU /SELECT to save the setting.
4. Repeat steps 2-3 to set more local area codes.

Common operations

Directory

This telephone has a directory where you can store up to 25 telephone numbers and names. Numbers can be up to 24 digits long and names can be up to 15 characters.

To add a directory entry:

1. Press -> or -> STORE flashes -> MENU /SELECT.
2. Enter the telephone number -> MENU /SELECT.
3. Enter the name -> MENU /SELECT.

To review and dial a directory entry:

1. Press .
2. Press or until REVIEW flashes.
3. Press MENU /SELECT -> or to scroll through the directory, then lift the handset or press SPEAKER.

To delete a directory entry:

1. Press .
2. Press or until REVIEW flashes.
3. Press MENU /SELECT -> or to scroll through the directory -> press DELETE -> MENU /SELECT.

Speed dial

There are 14 speed dial locations (seven upper and seven lower). To access an upper location, press a speed dial key. To access a lower location, press LOWER, then press a speed dial key.

To assign a speed dial entry:

1. Press a speed dial location, or press LOWER, then the desired speed dial location -> press MENU /SELECT.
2. Enter the telephone number -> press MENU /SELECT.

To dial a speed dial entry:

1. Lift the handset or press SPEAKER.
2. Press the desired speed dial location, or press LOWER, then the desired speed dial location.

To delete a speed dial entry:

Press the desired speed dial location, or press LOWER, then the desired speed dial location -> Press DELETE -> MENU/SELECT.

Caller ID

To review the call history:

1. Press to enter the call history.
2. Press or to scroll through the caller ID entries.
3. Press CANCEL to exit and return to idle mode.

To dial a caller ID entry:

1. Press to enter the call history.
2. Press or to scroll through the caller ID entries.
3. Lift the handset or press SPEAKER to call.

To delete a caller ID entry:

1. Press to enter the call history.
2. Press or to scroll through the caller ID entries.-> press DELETE -> MENU /SELECT.

To delete all caller ID entries:

1. When the telephone is idle, press and hold DELETE -> press MENU /SELECT.

Missed (new) call indicator

• If you do not want to review the missed calls one by one, but still want to keep them in the caller ID log, you can press and hold CANCEL on the telephone for four seconds when the telephone is idle.

Optional Installation

Wall-mount installation (optional)

Telephone overview

Troubleshooting

If you have difficulty with your product, please try the following suggestions. For customer service, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com, or call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, visit www.vtechcanada.com, or dial 1 800) 267-7377

No dial tone.

• Make sure all plugs are connected properly. Inspect the telephone line cord connections at the wall jack and telephone. Also inspect the coiled handset cord connections at both ends.
• Unplug the telephone and connect it to another wall jack. If it still does not work and other telephones in your home are working, the problem is with this telephone.

Telephone does not ring.

• Try setting the RINGER switch to +.
• If there are several other telephones on the same line, try disconnecting some of the other telephones. Having too many telephones connected can also create problems such as low ringer volume or impaired sound quality during calls.

Difficulty storing numbers in memory.

• Make sure you are pressing the correct sequence of keys for storing numbers.
• If you are interrupted by a recorded announcement asking you to hang up or by a loud buzzing noise, hang up and store the number without lifting the handset.

Screen is blank.

• Make sure the batteries are correctly installed.
• Replace batteries with new batteries.

Caller ID isn't working.

• Caller ID is a subscription service. You must subscribe to this service from your telephone service provider for this feature to work on your telephone.
• If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (DSL - digital subscriber line) through your telephone line, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone line cord and the telephone wall jack. The filter prevents noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL interference. Please contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filters.
• Your caller must be calling from an area that supports caller ID.
• Both your and your caller's telephone service providers must use equipment that is compatible with caller ID.

No caller ID information while on a call.

• Make sure your telephone service provider provides caller ID information while you are on a call. This is sometimes known as caller ID on call waiting or type 2 caller ID.
• The telephone cannot display the caller ID information if another telephone on the same line is in use. Make sure all extensions are on hook.

Screen incorrectly displays IN USE/NO LINE.

• Make sure the telephone line cord is connected properly.

I subscribe to a nontraditional telephone service that uses my computer to establish connections, and my telephone doesn't work.

• Make sure your computer is powered on.

• Make sure your Internet connection is working properly.
• Make sure that the software is installed and running for your nontraditional telephone service.
• Make sure to plug your USB telephone adapter into a dedicated USB port on your computer. Do not plug into a multiple port USB hub (USB splitter) that is not powered.

• In a few rare instances, the USB port on your computer may not have enough power. In these instances, try using a USB hub with its own external power supply.
• If you are using a firewall, it may prevent access to your nontraditional telephone service. Contact your service provider for more information.

I've set my LCD language to Spanish or French and I don't know how to change it back to English.

• When the telephone is idle, press MENU/SELECT, and then enter *3645474#. The LCD language is reset to English and the telephone returns to idle mode.

Maintenance

Taking care of your telephone

• Your 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.

Avoid water

• Your telephone can be damaged if it gets wet. Do not handle it with wet hands. Do not install the telephone near a sink, bathtub or shower.

Electrical storms

• Electrical storms can sometimes cause power surges harmful to electronic equipment. For your own safety, take caution when using electric appliances during storms.

Cleaning your telephone

• Your telephone has a durable plastic casing that should retain its luster for many years. Clean it only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with water or a mild soap.
• Do not use excess water or cleaning solvents of any kind.

Remember that electrical appliances can cause serious injury if used when you are wet or standing in water. If the telephone base should fall into water, DO NOT RETRIEVE IT UNTIL YOU UNPLUG THE TELEPHONE LINE CORD FROM THE WALL. Then, pull the unit out by the unplugged cord.

Technical specifications

Documents / Resources

References

• VTech Cordless Phones Official Site | Best Home Office & Business Phones
• VTech Canada Official Site | Best Home Office & Business Phones

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