Safety information Use only the batteries supplied with this telephone (NI-MH 1.2V 650mAh). Do not use with any other mains adaptor other than the one supplied otherwise you may damage your phone. Do not use the phone in damp humid conditions such as bathrooms.
This may interfere with some hearing Introduction aids, causing a humming noise. Your ntl VS1503 telephone makes use of the latest technologies in cordless telephone design. It offers DECT functionality with superb Warning sound quality. It includes a wide range of easy to use functions and We recommend that this product is not used near features.
Safety information ......... 2 During a call ........ 15 Health information ......... 2 Call timer ................ 15 Introducing your ntl VS1503 ....3 Adjusting the earpiece volume ........15 Muting a call ..............15 Contents ..........4 Receiving a second call ........... 15 Making an inquiry call ............
In the box This package contains the following: Charging Base and Power Adapter (x 3) Base Stand Clip User Guide Handset (x 4) Base Unit Power Supply Adapter Handset Batteries and Telephone Cable (Output 9V DC 300mA) Battery Compartment Cover (x 4) (Rechargeable Ni-MH 1.2V 650mAh) Helpline 0870 241 3201...
Getting started Getting your VS1503 ready for Positioning the base unit Situate your VS1503 base unit close enough to the telephone and mains power sockets so that the cables will reach. The higher the base unit is located the better. To avoid interference, position your VS1503 at least 1 metre away from other electrical appliances, e.g.
Inserting the handset batteries Charging the handsets On each handset: Remove the battery cover if necessary. We recommend that you charge your handsets for at least 14 hours before plugging the phone lead into the Insert the 2 x AAA rechargeable batteries supplied, as shown inside telephone wall socket for the first time.
Standby mode Connecting the telephone line Once charged, your handset display will be as below displaying the Plug the telephone line cable into the socket marked on the handset number. This is referred to as ‘standby mode’. back of the base unit and plug the other end into the telephone wall socket.
Fitting the base unit stand clip Once the power and telephone cables have been connected to the base unit, you can fit the base stand clip. The stand clips into the two holes on the rear of the base unit as shown below.
VS1503 handsets Earpiece Display Recall/Delete Intercom/Program Sends a Recall (Flash) signal down the When held for 1 second, enters the telephone line and is used in conjunction with programming mode. Also used to transfer and special services such as “Call waiting” which make intercom calls.
The handset display Indicates the battery level: full, half or low. The ringer is turned off. The phone is in use. The handset is linked to the base. Phonebook records are being retrieved or set up. More digits to the right. More digits to the left.
Basic Making and ending calls Normal dialling operation Press the green handset button. The display will show: During standby In standby mode the display will show the handset name: When you hear the dial tone, dial the number you require. The number appears in the display as you dial.
Receiving calls Redial Your handset allows you to redial the last number dialled. Each When you receive an incoming call, the handset and base will ring, handset has its own redial memory. the ‘in use’ indicator on the base will flash and the ‘in use’ icon will flash on the handset display as shown below.
During a call Receiving a second call If you have subscribed to the Caller ID on Call Waiting service, the telephone will give an audible signal and show the number of Call timer another incoming call while you are already connected to a caller. To speak to the second caller put the current call on hold by Approximately 10 seconds after a call has connected the call timer pressing the recall button.
Intercom Phonebook You can use two handsets to make intercom calls. The phonebook allows you to store frequently used phone numbers in your personal directory so that you can easily make a call To call the other handset, press the intercom button. When you hear without having to remember or enter the phone number.
Deleting phonebook records You can also retrieve a telephone number from redial or The phonebook records can be deleted one at a time on both Caller ID and save as a phonebook entry. Refer to the handsets independently. Redial or Caller ID section of this book for instructions on With the handset in the standby mode, press the phonebook button.
Caller ID Press the green handset button to dial the number. To end the call either press the green handset button or return the handset to the base. Before you can use this facility, you must subscribe to your Reviewing caller ID records network operator’s Caller ID service.
Programming Call waiting number If you have subscribed to Caller ID on call waiting, and you receive a call during a call, the second caller’s number will be displayed. When the handset is in the standby mode press and hold the Refer to the ‘Receiving a second call’...
Press the Volume button, (CID), repeatedly to scroll through the The display will show the current setting: 1 indicates that the key volume settings: blank Off, ‘ooooo’ (high)..., ‘o’ (low). The ringer beep is off, 2 that it is on. will play once to indicate the volume level.
Other features Default settings A handset can be reset to the settings made at the time of manufacture. These are known as the default settings. Handset ringer On/Off When a handset is reset to its default settings the redial The ringer can be switched on or off by pressing and holding the numbers, phonebook and Caller ID records are * / Ringer on-off button.
Out of range indication If the handset is located too far from the base unit, the handset cannot engage the telephone line. The signal icon will not be displayed to warn you that you are out of range. If the handset is carried too far from the base unit during a call, you will hear an alert signal through the earpiece, a rapidly repeated beep.
Service and maintenance Cleaning Occasionally wipe the base, chargers and handsets with a clean dry cloth. Do not use sprays or abrasive cleaners as they may damage the casing and interior components. Siting Make sure your VS1503 is within reach of a power socket and a telephone point.
Troubleshooting Handset has not charged properly Check that the base and charger are connected to the mains power and the switch is on. See page 7. There is no dial tone Check your handset is sitting correctly in the base or charger. See Is the telephone line correctly plugged into the telephone and the page 8.
Technical details This product is intended for use on Public Switched Telephone Networks (PSTNs) and Private Branch Exchanges (PABXs) in the United Kingdom as indicated below: • Direct Exchange Lines providing Multi-frequency (MF) signalling and Timed Break Recall facilities. • Compatible switchboards which utilise MF signalling and Timed Break Recall.
Warranty This product has a warranty of 12 months and is therefore guaranteed to be free from defects in materials during that period. If you experience a problem within that time, simply call our Helpline on 0870 241 3201 (9.00am – 5.00pm, Monday – Friday). If your problem cannot be solved by our Helpline, you will need to return your product to the place it was purchased.
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