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company may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they will 

notify you in advance. But if advance notice is not practical, you will be 

notified as soon as possible. You will be advised of your right to file a 

complaint with the FCC. 

5. 

Your telephone company may make changes to its facilities, equipment, 

operations or procedures that could affect the proper function of your 

equipment. If they do, you will be given advance notice so as to give you 

an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted service. 

6. 

If you experience trouble with the telephone, please contact VTC Service 

& Manufacturing Co., Inc at (800) 888-8990 or write to: VTC Customer 

Service, 16988 Gale Ave., City of Industry, CA 91745 for repair/warranty 

information. The telephone company may ask you to disconnect this 

equipment from the network until the problem has been corrected or you 

are sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning. 

7. 

This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the 

telephone company. Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs. 

(Contact your state public utility commission or corporation commission 

for information.). 

8. 

USOC jack type is RJ11C and the compatible jack is part 68 compliance. 

 

NOTICE:

 If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the 

telephone line, ensure the installation of this [Equipment ID] does not disable 

your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm 

equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for 31070

Page 1: ... Cordless Telephone Congratulations on your selection of 31070 from Northwestern Bell Phones This DECT 6 0 Digital Enhanced Cordless Telephone with Big Button Braille Augmented Keypad Hearing Aid Compatible with Call Waiting Caller ID like all Genuine BELL products has been designed to give you many years of continuous service and represents the best value for your money It requires little mainten...

Page 2: ...also visit our web site at http www nwbphones com for technical support and information on our other products WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this product to rain or any type of excess moisture If it is accidentally dropped into water the AC adapter should immediately be unplugged from the wall along with the telephone line cord THIS SYMBOL IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER OF TH...

Page 3: ...ls Diagram 13 CONTROLS DESCRIPTION 14 Handset Controls 14 Base Unit Controls 16 INSTALLATION 17 Battery Installation 17 Belt Clip Installation 18 Wall Use Wall Mounting 18 POWER CONNECTION 19 INITIAL SET UP 20 Setting to TONE PULSE Dialing Mode 20 TELEPHONE OPERATION 21 Place a Call 21 Place a Call with Speakerphone 21 Answer a Call 21 Answer a Call with Speakerphone 21 Dial one of the last 10 Dia...

Page 4: ... 28 Call Waiting 28 Message Waiting 29 Delete Message Icon 29 Placing a Call from the Caller List Option Dialing 29 7 10 11 Digits Phone Number Option 29 Saving Name and Number from Caller List into the Phonebook 29 Selective Deleting from Caller List 30 Deleting All records from Caller List 30 Main MENU Function Programming 2 PHONEBOOK SETTING 31 Saving into the Phonebook 31 Telephone Keypad Char...

Page 5: ...guage Display Setting 39 Handset Name HS Label Setting 40 Auto Answer Setting 40 Barring Setting 40 Date and Time Setting 41 Contrast Setting 42 Area Code Setting 42 Select Base Setting 42 Handset HS Default Setting 43 Main MENU Function Programming 5 REGISTER 43 Extra Handset Registration 43 Security Coding 44 Selected Channel 44 68 719 476 736 Combination Security Coding 45 Improving Cordless Re...

Page 6: ...on to protect it from overheating These openings should never be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on the bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register This product should not be placed in a built in installation unless proper ventilation is provided 7 This product should be operated o...

Page 7: ...ols that are covered by the operating instructions Improper adjustments of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation E If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged F If the product exhibits a distinctive change in performance 13 Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type ...

Page 8: ...rrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin It may be toxic if swallowed 4 Exercise care in handling the battery in order not to short the battery with conducting material such as rings bracelets and keys The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns 5 Recharge only the battery provided with or identified for use with this product The battery may leak corrosive electrolyte or explode ...

Page 9: ...nts involving the use of this telephone 1 This telephone is hearing aid compatible 2 This equipment complies with 47 CFR Part 68 requirements On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains among other information the ACTA registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this equipment If requested provide this information to your telephone company 3 The REN is useful to determin...

Page 10: ...tomer Service 16988 Gale Ave City of Industry CA 91745 for repair warranty information The telephone company may ask you to disconnect this equipment from the network until the problem has been corrected or you are sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning 7 This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs Co...

Page 11: ...onable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful inte...

Page 12: ...name accessories supplied or designated for this product Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines SAR Specific Absorption Rate STATEMENTS 1 The equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment under 47 CFR 2 1093 paragraph d 2 2 This Transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any ot...

Page 13: ...TCONTROLS DIAGRAM Visual Ringer LED Indicator IN USE LED Indicator LCD Display Talk Spk Speaker Phone Button Up CID Button Menu OK Button Talk off Exit Button CONF Move Right Lock Keypad Button Redial Button Pa Pause Button Dn Dialed Button Phonebook Option Button Move Left Button Int Intercom Button Del Delete Flash Return Button Mute Button ...

Page 14: ...061210B 1 13 LINE LINE 6V DC 250mA IN USE CHG PAGE 31070 BASE CONTROLS DIAGRAM DC 6V Jack Telephone Line Jack IN USE CHARGE LED Indicator PAGE Button ...

Page 15: ...ook Button Allows you to change the format of displayed number This button is used to access the Phonebook MUTE Button In talk mode this button allows you to temporarily disable the handset microphone The LCD Display will show MUTE TALK OFF EXIT Button Press to end a call This key is used to exit all modes of operation and return the handset and base unit to the idle mode TALK SPK Speaker Phone Bu...

Page 16: ...mode by scrolling UP through lists and menu options Button Used to temporarily change the dialing mode from Pulse to Tone when dialing in the Pulse mode Press to move left on the large LCD Display CF Conference Button Press to lock and unlock the keypad at standby mode Press to activate 3 way conference Press to move right on the large LCD Display DELETE FLASH Button Press to delete items Sends a ...

Page 17: ...ED Indicator Flashes to indicate the phone is ringing as a signal to the user when the ringer is switched off CHARGE LED Indicator LED Lights up steadily when the handset is being charged on the base and turns off when the handset is removed from its cradle PAGE Extra Handset Registration Button Allows you to locate the handset when it is not on the base Press and hold to enter to the base registr...

Page 18: ...iding it down 2 Connect the Ni Mh battery pack plug along the slot into the handset s battery connector as shown below 3 Insert the Ni Mh battery into the battery compartment 4 Replace the battery compartment cover by sliding it up towards the handset Note Use the type and size of Ni Mh battery pack 2 4V 600mAh It is recommended that the Ni Mh battery pack should be fully charged overnight prior t...

Page 19: ...ndset WALL USE Wall Mounting Standard Wall Jack 1 Install the wall mount bracket at the position as shown in Figure 3 2 Connect the short telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack 3 Connect the opposite end of the telephone line cord to the modular wall jack 4 Align the wall mounting slots with studs located on the modular wall plate and slide base down to lock in place Belt clip hook Figure 2 Figu...

Page 20: ... smooth part of the screw head outside the wall 3 Place the unit onto the screws and then slide it down firmly to fasten the base securely Uninstalling Wall Mount Bracket To remove the wall mount bracket from the base unit pull it forward as shown in Figure 5 POWER CONNECTION CAUTION You must use a Class II 120 Volt AC 6 Volt DC adaptor that delivers at least 250mA for base unit The center tip mus...

Page 21: ...g of your phone is TONE If you have a Pulse Rotary dialing service set the TONE PULSE change the setting to Pulse following the procedure on setting the TONE PULSE If you are not sure which system you have set the TONE PULSE Set the phone to TONE Press the TALK Button the handset to get a dial tone and press any button on the TELEPHONE Keypad except the zero If the dial tone continues it means tha...

Page 22: ...ndicator will flash 2 Listen for a dial tone 3 Dial the telephone number The phone numbers appear on the LCD Display as you enter the number 4 When finished with your call Press TALK OFF Button The Base IN USE LED indicator will light up steadily C ANSWER a CALL 1 When the phone rings the LCD Display will show CALL Press TALK SPK Button on the handset 2 Start your conversation 3 To end your conver...

Page 23: ...lected number will be dialed automatically LAST NUMBER REDIAL A After hearing a Busy Tone when placing a call 1 If you get a busy tone Press TALK OFF Button to hang up 2 Press TALK SPK Button again and listen for a dial tone 3 Press REDIAL Button This will automatically redial the last telephone number you called up to 32 digits 4 When finished with your call Press TALK OFF Button or place the han...

Page 24: ...hold and the internal called handset rings 3 After the internal called handset has answered Press TALK OFF Button to hang up your handset to complete the call transfer Note If the internal called handset does not answer the internal call with 30 seconds the handset will return to the external call again CONFERENCE CALL Optional feature for Multi Handset version only When you are on an external cal...

Page 25: ... will be shaded on the icon Return the handset on the base cradle for charging the battery Note If the battery is low during a call a warning beep will be emitted every 10 seconds to alert the user to charge the battery PAGING the HANDSET If you have misplaced the handset or need to alert a person near the handset Press PAGE Button on the Base unit Each press of PAGE Button will activate the hands...

Page 26: ...CLR Y N PIN PIN DATE FORMAT TIME FORMAT SET DATE SET TIME LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 BASE 1 BASE 2 BASE 3 BASE 4 AUTO BASE 1 2 3 4 BASE BASE BASE DEL ITEM MODIFY PIN ALARM PB STATUS LIST NAME SELECT ENTRY CONFIRM PIN PIN PIN ALARM ON INT RING ALARM OFF EXT RING KEY TONE BATTERY LOW ON OFF ON OFF DD MM MM DD NUMBER 1 NUMBER 2 NUMBER 3 NUMBER 4 12 HOUR 24 HOUR ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH TONE PULSE NUMBER C...

Page 27: ...on the market some key features are 40 name and number Caller ID Call Waiting ID memory Call List 50 name and number programmable memory Phonebook Hearing Aid Compatibility Unlike regular telephones your cordless telephone does not work during power failures We do not recommend that you use a cordless telephone as the only phone in your residence INTRODUCTION to CALLER ID and CALL WAITING ID The 3...

Page 28: ...vice is available before you install the device How can I activate my Caller ID For your Caller ID unit to function you must first arrange with your local telephone company to have Caller ID Call Waiting ID service installed on you line There is an extra charge added to your monthly telephone bill for this service Before using this unit please read instruction manual carefully Main MENU Function P...

Page 29: ... received to the first The UP Button will allow you to view the calls from the first call received to the last 3 Press Button to finish Note If no active buttons are pressed within 20 seconds the LCD Display will automatically return to stand by mode CALL WAITING When you subscribe to Call Waiting Service from your Local Telephone Company this telephone will display the name and number of the seco...

Page 30: ...d DEL FLASH Button The LCD will show DEL MESSAGE 2 Press MENU OK Button to delete message icon PLACING a CALL from the CALLER LIST OPTION DIALING 1 Press CID Button 2 Press UP or DN Button to select the call record you wish to call back Each press of OPTION Button will change the format of display as follows 7 Digits 7 Digits Phone Number 10 Digits 3 Digit Area Code 7 Digits Phone Number 11 Digits...

Page 31: ...t CALL LOG 3 Press MENU OK Button 4 Press UP or DN Button to select RECEIVED 5 Press MENU OK Button 6 Press UP or DN Button to scroll the call record you wish to delete 7 Press MENU OK Button 8 Press UP or DN Button to select DELETE 9 Press MENU OK Button to confirm The LCD will show CONFIRM 10 Press the MENU OK button to confirm 11 Press the TALK OFF button to return to Idle Mode DELETING ALL REC...

Page 32: ...using the TELEPHONE KEYPAD button 0 9 You can store up to 20 digits 9 Press MENU OK Button The melody name is displayed the ringer tone will also be sounded The default name to be displayed is Melody 1 The user can move through the melody options using UP or DN Button 10 Press MENU OK Button to confirm Note If there are no memory locations left in the phonebook the unit will display PB FULL To con...

Page 33: ...Press letter A will be displayed 2nd Press B will be displayed and the 3rd Press will display C VIEWING the PHONEBOOK The Phonebook lets you scroll through the Phone Book directory to find the name and telephone number of the person you need for one touch dialing You can store up to 50 names and telephone numbers in the Memory 1 Press Button 2 Press UP or DN Button to find the name or telephone nu...

Page 34: ... remove previous letter To add use TELEPHONE KEYPAD Buttons 0 9 9 Press MENU OK Button to edit the number 10 Press TELEPHONE KEYPAD Button to edit the number you want to change To erase Press DELETE Button to remove previous number To add use TELEPHONE KEYPAD Buttons 0 9 11 Press MENU OK Button The melody name is displayed the ringer tone will also be sounded The default name to be displayed is th...

Page 35: ...ess MENU OK Button 6 Press UP or DN Button to select desired deletion 7 Press MENU OK Button the LCD will show CONFIRM 8 Press MENU OK Button to confirm 9 Press TALK OFF Button to return to stand by Mode DELETING ALL STORED NUMBERS 1 Press MENU OK Button 2 Press UP or DN Button to select PHONE BOOK 3 Press MENU OK Button 4 Press UP or DN Button to select DELETE ALL 5 Press MENU OK Button the LCD w...

Page 36: ...r to delete De Register a handset from the Multi handset set up 1 Press MENU OK Button 2 Press UP or DN Button to select BS SETTING 3 Press MENU OK Button 4 Press UP or DN Button to select DEREGIS HS 5 Press MENU OK Button 6 Enter the PIN number 7 Press MENU OK Button 8 Press UP or DN Button to select HS Handset number 9 Press MENU OK Button 10 Press TALK OFF Button to return to idle mode DIAL MOD...

Page 37: ... or 600MS 7 Press MENU OK Button to confirm 8 Press TALK OFF Button to return to idle mode MODIFY PIN SETTING This function allows the user to change the pin number of the currently active Base 1 Press MENU OK Button 2 Press UP or DN Button to select BS SETTING 3 Press MENU OK Button 4 Press UP or DN Button to select MODIFY PIN 5 Press MENU OK Button 6 Enter PIN NUMBER The factory default is 0000 ...

Page 38: ...ress MENU OK Button to confirm Main MENU Function Programming 4 HANDSET HS SETTING ALARM SETTING The alarm feature can alert you at a set time When the alarm is alerting your handset ring for 30 seconds To stop the alarm simply press any key on the handset 1 Press MENU OK Button 2 Press UP or DN Button to select HS SETTING 3 Press MENU OK Button 4 Press UP or DN Button to select ALARM 5 Press MENU...

Page 39: ...FF Button to return to idle mode RING SETTING The user is able to change the settings for the Handset ringing on Internal Calls The user is able to adjust the internal ring volume from the range of volume levels available The user is able to change the settings for the Handset ringing on External Calls The user is able to adjust the external ring volume from the range of volume levels available 1 ...

Page 40: ...ss UP or DN Button to select TONE SET 5 Press MENU OK Button 6 Press UP or DN Button to select KEY TONE BAT LOW 7 Press MENU OK Button 8 Press UP or DN Button to select ON or OFF 9 Press MENU OK Button 10 Press TALK OFF Button to return to idle mode LANGUAGE DISPLAY SETTING This telephone offers ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH languages for your convenience To select the Language 1 Press MENU OK Button 2 P...

Page 41: ... UP or DN Button to select HS SETTING 3 Press MENU OK Button 4 Press UP or DN Button to select AUTO ANS 5 Press MENU OK Button 6 Press UP or DN Button to select ON or OFF 7 Press MENU OK Button to confirm 8 Press TALK OFF Button to return to idle mode BARRING SETTING The Handset can be set to disable external outgoing calls The user is able to select enable disable for this feature Note that inter...

Page 42: ...confirm 13 Press TALK OFF Button to return to idle mode DATE and TIME SETTING 1 Press MENU OK Button 2 Press UP or DN Button to select HS SETTING 3 Press MENU OK Button 4 Press UP or DN Button to select DATE TIME 5 Press MENU OK Button 6 Press UP or DN Button to select DATE FORM SET DATE TIME FORM or SET TIME 7 Press MENU OK Button to confirm 8 DATE FORM SETTING Press UP or DN Button to select DD ...

Page 43: ...n a local call is incoming you will only see the 7 digit telephone number without the area code even call back the number as 7 digits in caller ID 1 Press MENU OK Button 2 Press UP or DN Button to select HS SETTING 3 Press MENU OK Button 4 Press UP or DN Button to select AREACODE SET 5 Press MENU OK Button 6 Use the TELEPHONE Keypad 0 9 to enter the AREA CODE 7 Press MENU OK Button to confirm 8 Pr...

Page 44: ... will show PB CLR Y N 7 Press UP or DN Button to select YES to clear all previous phonebook setting 8 Press MENU OK Button to confirm Main MENU Function Programming 5 REGISTER EXTRA HANDSET REGISTRATION Note Maximum of 5 handsets can be registered or linked to the same Base Unit and Maximum of 4 Bases per handset You can purchase additional handsets for multi handset use with many of this telephon...

Page 45: ...e 128 bits 2 The length of the base security code is 16 bytes i e 128 bits 3 The total numbers of possible discrete digital codes are 2128 This is equal to about 3 4 x 1038 different combinations 4 Each handset or base unit has a unique security code 5 Generation of the security code is by employing a sequential fixed approach During manufacturing the code will be generated and programmed into the...

Page 46: ... Interference RFI is sometimes generated by these appliances which can cause degradation in cordless reception Keep the handset batteries charged as much as possible Weak handset batteries can limit the range of cordless operation MAXIMIZING BATTERY LIFE Repeated use or recharge of Ni Mh batteries without periodic full discharge results in reduced useable charge time When you notice the usable cha...

Page 47: ...gents since these can damage the finish TECHNICAL INFORMATION This cordless phone uses radio frequencies to allow mobility There are certain difficulties in using radio frequencies with a cordless telephone While these are normal the following could affect the operation of your system NOISE Electric pulse noise is present in most homes at one time or another This noise is most intense during elect...

Page 48: ...NG TABLE SYMPTOM SOLUTION No dial tone Check the telephone line cord connectors at both end to see that they are pushed in firmly until they click If you had a power failure or unplugged the base unit replace the handset on the base unit for two to five seconds to reset the system Does not ring Check the RINGER mode on the handset For normal use set to RING 1 2 3 4 The handset will not ring in OFF...

Page 49: ...d cleaning with an alcohol dampened swab Range is limited Move the base unit so that it is centrally located in your residence or office and make sure that the base unit is not located near appliances The handset Ni Mh battery may be weak Recharge the Ni Mh battery Refer to the section Improving Cordless Reception Calls received flutters or fades The handset rechargeable Ni Mh battery pack may nee...

Page 50: ...ut of area call the caller s name and or phone number will not appear on the display If only the caller s phone number appears on the display it may be a Single Data Message Format SDMF call as opposed to a Multiple Data Message Format MDMF call Please call your local phone company to see which service you have Random characters and or NO DATA appear on the LCD display On rare occasions the Caller...

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