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VTech VT1040 User Manual

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  • Page 1 VT1040...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Getting started To delete the entire redial list ... . 17 Location ......1 Keypad lock .
  • Page 5 In this guide Base settings Change PIN code ..... . 30 Dial mode ......30 Ringer melody .

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started Location WARNING Do not place your VT1040 in You need to place your VT1040 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...
  • Page 7 Telephone line cord the batteries right down at least once a week will help them last as long as possible. IMPORTANT Only use the power supply and telephone line cord supplied with your VT1040 otherwise the telephone may not work.
  • Page 8 Eventually they HS SETTINGS will need to be replaced. New batteries 2. Press until the display shows are available from the VT1040 Helpline DATE & TIME press soft key. is displayed, press the soft on (852) 2776 3223.

  • Page 9: Set The Day And Time

    2 digits for the month and 2 digits for the year using the dd-mm-yy format (eg for 23rd May 2008 press ) and press the soft key, you will hear a confirmation tone 7. Press and hold the soft key to return to standby. Your VT1040 is now ready for use.

  • Page 10: Setting Up The Charger

    NiMH rechargeable batteries with a Location capacity of 600mAh or higher. Using You need to place your VT1040 charger close enough inappropriate batteries will invalidate your guarantee and may damage the to a mains power socket so that the cable will reach.

  • Page 11: Getting To Know Your Phone

    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.

  • Page 12: Handset Display Icons

    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 –...

  • Page 13: Base & Charger

    Getting to know your phone Base Press to page/locate a handset. Charger (For Twin pack users only)

  • Page 14: Navigating The Menus

    Getting to know your phone Navigating the menus Your VT1040 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...

  • Page 15: Handset Menu Map

    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...

  • Page 16: Default

    Getting to know your phone Default You can reset your VT1040 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...

  • Page 17: Default Settings Table

    Getting to know your phone Default settings Handset Default Value Base Default Value Redial List System PIN (4-digit) 0000 Empty Call Log Base Ringer Melody 2 Empty External Ringer Melody Melody 2 Ringer Volume Volume 3 Internal Ringer Melody Melody 3 Dial Mode Tone Ringer Volume...

  • Page 18: Using The Phone

    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 Enter the telephone number and the number is dialled. display until 2 seconds after the call has ended.

  • Page 19: Volume

    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.

  • Page 20: Answer A Call In Handsfree

    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.

  • Page 21: Redial

    If a redial number is stored in the Directory, the caller’s name will be Your VT1040 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.

  • Page 22: To Delete A Number From The Redial List

    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.

  • Page 23: Keypad Lock

    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.

  • Page 24: Making Internal Calls

    Using the phone Making internal calls If you purchased a VT1040 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.

  • Page 25: 3-Way Conference Calls

    4. When the other handset answers, press to transfer the call. 3-Way conference calls If using a VT1040 Twin pack, you can hold a 3-way conference call with an external caller and the other internal handset. 1. During an external call, press the Left soft key...

  • Page 26: Directory

    You can store up to 20 names and numbers in the directory of EMPTY will be displayed. each of your VT1040 handsets for quick and easy If you try to store a new entry and the dialling. Numbers can be up to 20 digits long. Directory directory is full, you will hear an error entries are stored alphabetically.

  • Page 27: Dial/View A Number

    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.

  • Page 28: Delete A Directory Entry

    6. The current ringtone is played and displayed. Use to choose a new ringtone if required and press 7. Press to return to standby mode. If you have purchased a VT1040 Twin pack, entries are only Delete a directory entry deleted on the handset you are using.

  • Page 29: Directory Capacity

    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.

  • Page 30: Handset Settings

    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.

  • Page 31: Handset Tones On/Off

    Handset tones on/off Your VT1040 has a series of tones designed to alert you to certain situations. A tone will sound: when the battery is low; when you move out of range of the base and there is no coverage;...

  • Page 32: Handset Name

    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.

  • Page 33: Registering Handsets

    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.

  • Page 34: Auto Answer

    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.

  • Page 35: Base Settings

    7. Press and hold to return to standby. Dial mode Your VT1040 is pre-set to tone dialling (DTMF). Tone is the default setting. You should only have You can set the dial mode to pulse dialling if your to change this if connected to switchboard requires.

  • Page 36: Ringer Melody

    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.

  • Page 37: Ringer Volume

    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.

  • Page 38: Caller Display

    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.

  • Page 39: Answering Machine

    . You will hear, “Please enter your security code”. before your VT1040 hangs up. 2. Enter your 4-digit code and your machine announces "You have (n) new messages". The new messages are then automatically played back to you.

  • Page 40: Help

    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.
  • Page 41 Caller has to allow their number to be sent. It has been withheld or is unavailable. IMPORTANT The VT1040 cordless telephone is not designed for making emergency telephone calls when the power fails. This product is intended for connection to analogue public switched telephone networks and...

  • Page 42: Safety Information

    VT1040 VTECH 1040...

  • Page 43: General Information

    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.
  • Page 44 6 27 120.6g 101.8 230V/50Hz...

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