Table of conTenTs IMporTanT safeTy InsTrUcTIons ..........1 seT Up THe TelepHone ..............3 Package Contents ..................3 Location ......................3 Connect the Base Station ................4 Connect the Charger ..................4 Install and Charge the Handset Battery .............5 GeT To KnoW yoUr pHone .............. 6 Overview of the Handset ................6 Overview of the Base Station ..............9 Handset LCD Display Icons and Symbols ..........0...
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prIVaTe pHonebooK ............... 20 Store a Number Entry in the Phonebook ..........20 5.. Entering Names ................20 5..2 Writing Tips .................20 Review an Entry ..................2 Dial an Entry .....................2 5.3. Search a Phonebook Entry Alphabetically ........2 Edit a Phonebook Entry ................2 Delete a Phonebook Entry ...............2 Delete the Entire Phonebook Entries ............22 Check Phonebook Status .................22...
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to VTech under the following conditions: •...
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3. The correct disposal of your old appliance/battery will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health. For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance/battery, please contact your city office, waste disposal service or The Shop where you purchased the product.
seT Up THe TelepHone package contents The package contains the following items: • Handset ( for VT30, 2 for VT30-2) • Base station • Power adaptor for base • Charger ( for VT30-2) • Telephone cord • AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries (2 for VT30, 4 for VT30-2) •...
connect the base station Plug the power cable into the base station, plug the other end of the power adapter into the wall outlet not controlled by a wall switch. Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the base station and the other end into a telephone wall jack.
Install and charge the Handset battery Slide open the battery compartment cover. Place the 2 AAA batteries as indicated following the polarity signs. Slide the battery compartment cover back in position. 4. Put the handset on the base or charger to charge for at least 14 hours for the first time.
GeT To KnoW yoUr pHone overview of the Handset 1. lefT Key (MenU/oK) In idle mode: Press to access the main menu. In sub-menu mode: Press to confirm the selection. During a call: Press to access Intercom/Phonebook/Redial List/ Call List.
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2. rIGHT Key (DeleTe/bacK/MUTe/InTercoM) In main menu mode: Press to go back to idle screen. In sub-menu mode: Press to go back to previous level, or press and hold to go back to idle screen. In editing / predialing mode: Press to clear a character / digit or press and hold to delete all characters.
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7. alpHanUMerIc KeypaD, * (sTar), # (HasH) Press to insert a digit / character / * / # * key in idle mode: Press and hold to enable or disable the keypad lock. * key during a call (in Pulse mode): Press to switch to tone mode. # key in idle mode: Press and hold to turn on / off the ringer.
overview of the base station paGe Press to page all registered handset(s). Handset(s) will ring for approximately 60 seconds. 2. cHarGInG craDle For charging the handset.
Handset lcD Display Icons and symbols The LCD display gives you information on the current status of the telephone. Display icons Icons can be On (visible), Flashing or Off (not visible) Scroll up / down the menu items / Phonebook list / Redial list / Call List. Steady when the handset is with reception range.
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Press to go back to previous menu level or cancel the current action if applicable. (BACK) Press to clear a character or stop the alarm if applicable, press to mute / unmute during a call. Displays when you have received missed calls. Indicates the speakphone is turned on.
Menu structure When the handset is switched on and in idle mode: MENU Press to enter the main menu. Press to move through the available options. MENU MUTE Press to select a menu option or to return to the previous screen, or press DELETE MUTE and hold...
Text and Digit entry Table The following table shows you where each letter and punctuation character can be found. Respective character table will be used when corresponding menu language is selected. This will be helpful when storing a name in the phonebook and renaming your handset.
Use yoUr pHone switch on/off the Handset When the handset is in idle mode, press and hold to switch the handset off. To switch the handset on, press and hold Make a call 4.2.1 preparatory Dialling MUTE Enter the phone number, maximum 20 digits. If you make a mistake, press DELETE delete the last digit.
4.2.5 call from the call list In idle, press to access the call list and press to select. MENU MENU Press then to select call lIsT. Press NOTE The first entry in the call list will be displayed. If there is no entry in the call list, it will show “eMpTy”.
Mute a call You can mute the microphone so that you can talk to someone nearby without letting the caller hear you during a call. During a call: MUTE Press to mute the microphone and “MUTeD” will display on the LCD. Your DELETE caller cannot hear you.
4.10.1 redial a number from the redial list In idle mode, press to access the redial list. Remarks: If redial entry with name, press to view the number. Press to browse the redial list. TalK 3. Press to dial to the selected redial number. NOTE If there are no numbers in the redial list, the display shows “eMpTy”.
4.12 Make an Internal call This feature is only applicable when there are at least two registered handsets. It allows you to make internal calls, transfer external calls from one handset to another handset and make conference calls. If the called handset is not answered within 60 seconds, the called handset will stop ringing and the calling handset will return to standby mode.
4.12.4 Make a 3-way conference call The conference call feature allows one external call to be shared with two handsets (in intercom). The three parties can share the conversation and no network subscription is required. During an external call: Follow Steps to 4 in the section of Transfer an external call to another Handset in page 8.
prIVaTe pHonebooK Your phone can store up to 20 private phonebook entries with names and numbers. Each phonebook entry can have a maximum of 20 digits for the phone number and 2 characters for the name. You can also select different melodies for your phonebook entries.
review an entry In idle mode, press . The first entry in the phonebook will be displayed. Press to browse the phonebook entries. MENU In idle mode, press then to select pHonebooK. Press then to browse the phonebook entries. MENU Press then to select VIeW.
Delete the entire phonebook entries Press to access the phonebook. Press to select the desired phonebook entry. MENU Press to select DeleTe all. MENU MENU Press to confirm and to confirm again. check phonebook status You can check how many entries have been occupied in your phone and how many phonebook entries are available for you to store in the phonebook.
pHone seTTInGs Your phone comes with a selection of settings that you can change to personalize your phone the way you like it to work. Date and Time settings You will need to set the correct time and date so that you know when you received answering machine (applicable to model with answering machine) or call list entries.
Handset settings 6.2.1 alarm You can use this phone to set an alarm clock. When an alarm is set, displays on the LCD. When the alarm time is reached, and “alarM on” flash on the screen. The handset also rings for 45 seconds. NOTEs •...
6.2.2 set the ringer Melody for external calls You can set the melody to personalize your internal ringer. A total of 0 melodies are provided for your selection. MENU Press to select Hs seTTInGs. MENU Press to select rInG seTUp. MENU Press to select eXT rInG.
6.2.5 set alert Tones A single beep is emitted when you press a key. You can turn on or off the key tone. You can also turn on the alert tones when low battery and out of range are detected. Low battery tone will be emitted while you are talking with the phone to alert you that you need to charge your battery.
base settings 6.3.1 set the Dial Mode MENU Press to select bs seTTInGs. MENU Press to select DIal MoDe. MENU Press to select Tone or pUlse MENU Press to confirm. 6.3.2 set the flash Time The flash time settings is country dependent. Please contact your local service provider for the correct settings.
reset your phone You can reset your phone to the default settings. After reset, all your personal settings, call list entries and redial list entries will be deleted, but your phonebook remains unchanged. MENU Press to select DefaUlT. MENU Press and you are requested to enter the 4-digit system PIN.
Deregister a Handset You may need to deregister your handsets if you wish to change the designated handset number of your registered handsets. You are requested to enter the 4-digit PIN in order to de-register a handset from the base station. NOTE You cannot deregister the handset that you are currently using.
caller DIsplay (neTWorK DepenDenT) call list This feature is available if you have subscribed to the Caller Line Identification service from your telephone company. Your phone can store up to 0 received calls with date/ time information in the Call List. The number will be shown on the LCD when the phone is ringing.
Delete an entry in the call list Follow Steps and 2 in the section of View the call list in page 30. MENU Press to select DeleTe MENU Press to confirm. Delete the entire list of the call list Follow Steps and 2 in the section of View the call list in page 30.
DefaUlT seTTInGs ITeMs Default Values Default settings of Handset LANGUAGE ENGLISH EXT RING MELODY INT RING MELODY RING VOLUME VOLUME 3 EARPIECE VOLUME VOLUME 3 SPEAKER VOLUME VOLUME 3 HANDSET NAME HANDSET KEY TONE LOW BATTERY BEEP OUT OF RANGE BEEP AUTO ANSWER DATE FORMAT DD--MM--YY...
TroUblesHooTInG If you have difficulty with your phone, please try the suggestion listed below. problem solutions My telephone does • Make sure the batteries are installed and charged not work at all. correctly. For optimum daily performance, return the handset to the telephone base after use. •...
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There is interference • The handset may be out of range. Move it closer to the during a telephone telephone base. conversation. My • If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (digital calls fade out when I subscriber line - DSL) through your telephone line, you am using the handset.
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PBX systems. Technical support For technical support, please call VTech Technical Inquiry Hotline 852-2667 7433. Please read out the serial number of this telephone to Technical Center. The serial number can be found in the battery compartment after having the batteries removed.
11. care anD MaInTenance InsTrUcTIons Take care of your telephone • Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so you must treat it 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.