Getting started Location WARNING Do not place your VT1030 in You need to place your VT1030 base within 2 metres the bathroom or other humid areas. of a mains power and telephone socket so that the cables will reach. Handset range The VT1030 has a range of Make sure it is at least 1 metre away from other electrical 300 metres outdoors when there is a...
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Getting started 2. Batteries will come inserted in the battery compartment. Which socket? Pull the plastic tag as instructed to activate the batteries. Power socket Telephone line socket 3. Place the handset on the base to charge the batteries for at least 16 hours.
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Getting started Set the date and time format The charge capacity of rechargeable batteries will reduce with time as they 1. Press the Left soft key to open the main menu. wear out, so reducing the talk/standby time of the handset. Eventually they HS SETTINGS will need to be replaced.
Getting started Set the day and time 1. Press the Left soft key to open the main menu. HS SETTINGS 2. Press until the display shows DATE & TIME press the soft key. is displayed, press the soft key again. SET TIME 3.
1. Plug the power adaptor cable into the underside of the setting up or using your VT1030, charger, plug the other end into the mains wall socket and please call the VTech Technical Support hotline: (852)2667 7433. switch the power on.
Getting to know your phone Handset Display With white backlight. Right soft key Use with icons displayed above the key. End call Up/Calls list Press to end the call in progress. Press to display the Calls list, and to Press and hold to turn the handset off. move up menu options.
Getting to know your phone Handset display icons These are the symbols you will see on your handset’s display. Battery Answer machine Skip forward/backward On – answer machine on On – battery full Use when playing messages to Flashing – new message received skip to previous/next message On –...
Getting to know your phone Navigating the menus Your VT1030 handset features an easy to use menu system. Have a look at the menu map on the next page. When the handset is switched on and in standby: 1. Press the Left soft key to open the main menu and select the function you want by pressing the button.
Getting to know your phone Handset menu map Ans Machine Calls List Directory BS Settings HS Settings Registration Reset Play Message Store Number Base Ringer Date & Time Delete All Delete View Ring Volume Alarm Memo Delete All Edit Delete HS Ringer Ans On/Off Details...
Getting to know your phone Default You can reset your VT1030 back to the default settings. This will not delete your directory entries. 1. Press the Left soft key to open the main menu. 2. Press until the display shows and press RESET Is displayed, enter the PIN and press...
Using the phone Make a call Call timer Your handset automatically displays 1. Press the duration of every external call. The call time will remain on the display until 2 seconds after the call Enter the telephone number and the number is dialled. has ended.
Using the phone If two handsets are engaged on an internal call and an external incoming If the handset is on the base/charger, lift the handset to call is received, beeps will be emitted at both internal handsets. The internal answer the call.
Using the phone Answer a call in handsfree Range Indicator icon on the display indicates When the phone rings: when you are in range of the base. If Searching is displayed, you are out of range and will need to move closer to 1.
Using the phone Redial If a redial number is stored in the Directory, the caller’s name will be Your VT1030 stores the details of the last 5 calls displayed instead of the number. made into a redial list. Stored redial numbers can be up to If there are no redial numbers stored, EMPTY will be displayed.
Using the phone To delete a number from the redial list 1. Press to display the Redial list. 2. Press to display the number to be deleted and press Left soft key DELETE 3. Press to display and press Left soft key to select.
Using the phone Keypad lock You can lock the keypad to prevent accidentally dialling When the keypad is locked incoming calls can still be answered. Once the numbers while carrying the handset around. call has ended, the keypad lock is re-activated.
Using the phone Making internal calls If you purchased a VT1030 Twin pack, you can make internal calls between handsets. 1. Press the Right soft key and enter the number of the handset you want to call. The other handset will ring and display your handset number to let the handset user know who is calling.
Using the phone 3. Enter the number of the handset you want to call. The other handset will ring and display your handset number to let the handset user know who is calling. The external caller will be put on hold. 4.
Directory If there are no stored entries, LIST You can store up to 20 names and numbers in the directory of EMPTY will be displayed. each of your VT1030 handsets for quick and easy If you try to store a new entry and the dialling.
Directory Dial/view a number Insert a pause in a number You may need to do this if you are 1. Press to open the directory. The first entry is displayed. connected to a switchboard. When entering a number, usually after entering the switchboard access code 2.
Directory 5. The number is displayed followed by a flashing cursor. Edit the See page 21 for help with entering names. number using the Right soft key to delete incorrect digits and enter new ones using the keypad, then press to save.
Directory Directory capacity 1. Press to open the directory. The first entry is displayed. CAPACITY 2. Press the Left soft key then to display 3. The number of entries used out of 20 is displayed. 4. Press to return to standby mode.
Handset settings Ringer melody There are 10 different ringer melodies to choose from for both internal and external calls. 1. Press the Left soft key to open the main menu. HS SETTINGS 2. Press until the display shows and press RINGER 3.
Handset settings 5. The current ringtone is played at the current volume setting. Press to listen to new volume levels or off, press to store. 6. Press and hold to return to standby. Handset tones on/off Your VT1030 has a series of tones designed to alert you to certain situations.
Handset settings Handset name You can give each handset a name up to a maximum of 11 characters, for example “Kitchen”. It will still display its number. 1. Press the Left soft key to open the main menu. HS SETTINGS 2.
Handset settings 4. Press to select , then press HANDSET NAME TIME to confirm. 5. Press and hold to return to standby. Registering handsets If you have purchased a twin pack, the handsets in these packs are already pre-registered to the main base. 1.
Handset settings ALARM 3. Press until is displayed and press to select. Use any key to disable the alarm when it is activated. If SNOOZE has been 4. Press to select and press turned on pressing any key will turn the alarm off for 7 minutes.
Base settings Change PIN code The default PIN setting is 0000. Your System PIN can help prevent unauthorised users from changing the settings on your phone. 1. Press the Left soft key to open the main menu. BS SETTINGS 2. Press until the display shows and press CHANGE PIN...
Base settings BS SETTINGS 2. Press until the display shows base and press DIAL MODE 3. Press until the display shows press to select. TONE PULSE 4. Press to display either and press . You hear a confirmation tone. 5. Press and hold to return to standby.
Base settings Ringer volume There are 5 volume levels and ringer off to choose from. 1. Press the Left soft key to open the main menu. 2. Press until the display shows BS SETTINGS press 3. Press to display and press , the current RING VOLUME ringtone is played.
Caller Display Caller Display IMPORTANT To use Caller Display you must first If you subscribe to Caller Display, you can see your caller’s subscribe to your network provider’s Caller Display service. A quarterly fee number (provided it is not withheld) on your handset display may be payable.
Caller Display To copy a Calls list number to the directory 1. Press to display the Calls list, then press the entry you want and press to select. STORE NUMBER is displayed, press NAME is displayed. Enter a name using the keypad and press to confirm.
Caller Display Delete the entire Calls list 1. Press to display the Calls list and press DELETE ALL 2. Press to display and press to select. DELETE LIST? is displayed, press again to confirm. LIST EMPTY is displayed. Press and hold to return to standby mode.
Answering machine Your VT1030 can digitally record up to 15 minutes of messages. Each message can be up to a maximum of 3 minutes long. You can operate your VT1030 from: the handset ■ remotely from any external Touchtone™ telephone. ■...
Answering machine 3. Press to select , then press If you have not already set the day and time, you will need to do this so that to confirm you will know when each message was received, see page 4. 4.
Answering machine Select answer mode ANS MACHINE 1. Press the Left soft key , the display shows press ANS SETTINGS 2. Press until is displayed and press to select. ANS MODE 3. The display shows , press ANS & REC ANSWER ONLY 4.
Answering machine Play/check outgoing message ANS MACHINE 1. Press the Left soft key , the display shows press ANS SETTINGS 2. Press until is displayed and press to select. OUTGOING MSG 3. Press to display and press ANS & REC ANSWER ONLY 4.
Answering machine Message playback When you have new messages stored on your VT1030 answering machine the icon will flash in the display. Playing messages ANS MACHINE 1. Press the Left soft key , the display shows press PLAY MESSAGE is displayed, press to start playback.
Answering machine Adjust volume for message playback 1. During message playback, press , until you reach the required level. Delete all old messages ANS MACHINE 1. Press the Left soft key , the display shows press DELETE ALL 2. Scroll and press CONFIRM? appears.
Answering machine Answer delay Time Saver Time Saver can save you the cost of a Answer delay sets the number of times your VT1030 call when you want to ring in to find out if you have new messages. will ring before the answering machine picks up your call. If your answering machine answers The default setting is 6 rings.
Answering machine Remote access The default PIN setting is 0000. You can operate your answering machine remotely from any Touchtone™ phone by calling your VT1030 and entering a 4-digit security code. Change security PIN code ANS MACHINE 1. Press the Left soft key , the display shows press ANS SETTINGS...
Answering machine Check for messages If you enter the incorrect PIN code, you will hear “Incorrect security code”. 1. Dial your phone number. When you hear your outgoing message, You have two chances to enter the correct remote access security code press .
Help If you experience any problems, please call the VTech Technical Support hotline: (852)2667 7433 Handset not registering? SEARCHING displayed on the handset? Check that the base is plugged into the mains power and switched on. Check that there are charged batteries in the handset and that they are fitted correctly.
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Help Handset is not charging properly Make sure the handset is placed properly on the base/charger. When charging, the battery symbol is shown filling up. Clean the charging contacts with a soft, slightly damp (not wet) cloth. Handset does not ring Check that the batteries are inserted correctly.
General information • It is recommended that you place your product at • There is a slight chance your phone could be least one metre away from such appliances to damaged by an electrical storm. We recommend that minimise any risk of interference. you unplug the power and telephone line cord during an electrical storm.
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