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  • Page 1 Go to www.vtechphones.com CS5249 to register your product for enhanced CS5249-2 warranty support and latest VTech CS5249-3 product news. CS5249-4 CS5249-5 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone Quick start guide...
  • Page 2: What's In The Box

    What’s in the box Quick start guide...
  • Page 3: Connect The Telephone Base

    Connect and activate Connect the telephone base If you subscribe to digital subscriber line (DSL) high- speed Internet service through your telephone line, make sure you connect a DSL filter (not included) to the telephone wall jack. Install the battery...
  • Page 4: Connect The Charger

    Connect the charger Charge the battery 12 hrs...
  • Page 5 Display Handset: Telephone base: Handset Base ANS ON MSG# 10:15 12/25 10:15 12/25 The battery is low and Telephone base ringer is off. needs charging. New voicemail received The battery is charging. from your telephone service provider. The battery is fully charged. New caller ID log entries.
  • Page 6 Setup After you install your telephone or power returns following a power outage and battery depletion, the handset and telephone base will prompt you to set the date and time, and to configure the answering system through voice guide. Date and time Follow the steps below to set the date and time.
  • Page 7: Basic Operation

    Basic operation Make a call Handset: - OR - Enter the Telephone base: phone number Lift the corded - OR - handset Answer a call Handset: - OR - - OR - Press any dialing keys to answer Telephone base: Lift the corded - OR - handset...
  • Page 8: Add A Phonebook Entry

    Phonebook Phonebook The phonebook can store up to 50 entries, which are shared by all handsets and the telephone base. Each entry may consist of a telephone number up to 30 digits, and a name up to 15 characters. Add a phonebook entry >Enter number 595-9511_ Handset...
  • Page 9: Review Phonebook Entries

    Review phonebook entries Handset Mike Smith 800-595-9511 ANS ON 10:15p 12/25 Browse the entries Delete a phonebook entry When your desired phonebook entry displays on the handset screen Mike Smith Delete entry ? 800-595-9511...
  • Page 10: Delete A Caller Id Log Entry

    Use your smartphone or mobile device to access our online help Mike Smith • Go to https:/ /help.vtechphones.com/cs5249; OR - OR - 595-9511 • Scan the QR code on the right. Launch the camera app or QR notification to trigger the redirection of the online help.
  • Page 11: Save A Caller Id Log Entry To The Phonebook

    • Go to https:/ /help.vtechphones.com/cs5249; OR • Scan the QR code on the right. Launch the camera app or QR code scanner app on your smartphone or tablet. Hold the device’s camera up to the QR code and frame it. Tap the notification to trigger the redirection of the online help.
  • Page 12 Answering system About the built-in answering system and voicemail service For message recording, your telephone has a built-in answering system, and it also supports voicemail service offered by your telephone service provider (subscription is required, and fee may apply). Built-in answering system VS Voicemail service Built-in answering system Voicemail service Telephone system...
  • Page 13: Add A Call Block Entry

    Call Block Call Block If you subscribe to caller ID service, you can set the telephone to block unknown calls and certain undesired calls. The call block list can store up to 150 entries. Add a call block entry Block list Call block Handset 10:15p...
  • Page 14: Block Unknown Calls

    Block unknown calls Calls w/o num Handset Call block 10:15p 12/25 Block Review a call block list entry Block list Call block Handset 10:15p 12/25 Review...
  • Page 15: 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 16: Fcc, Acta And Ic Regulations

    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. Please call 1 (800) 8 BATTERY®...
  • Page 17: Limited Warranty

    Some states/provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. In no event shall VTech be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or similar damages (including, but not limited to lost profits or revenue, inability to use the Product or other associated equipment, the cost of substitute...
  • Page 18: Technical Specifications

    VTech Communications, Inc. and its suppliers assume no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this user’s manual. VTech Communications, Inc. and its suppliers assume no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties that may arise through the use of this product.

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