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Getting to know your phone

Getting to know your phone

 

On

 - an intercom is in progress.

  

On

 - Indicates a call is in progress. 

Flashing

 – handset is ringing during 

incoming call.

 

On

 – handsfree speaker is 

switched on.

 

On

 – handset ringer is switched off. 

 

On

 - answering machine is 

switched on.

Off

 – answering machine is 

switched off.

Flashing

 - answering machine 

memory is full.

On

 – a new text message has 

 been 

received. 

 

Flashing

 – the text message 

 

mailbox is full.

 

Off

 – all text messages have 

 been 

read.

 

On

 - a new Telstra Home Messages 

101® message has been received.

 

On

 – the keypad is locked.

 Battery is fully charged. 

 Battery is 1/3 charged.

 Battery is 2/3 charged.

 

Flashing

 – battery needs charging.

  Battery is charging

12. Option button (Left)

Press to select options displayed on the 
screen above the left option button.
In standby mode, press to access the main 
menu.
In sub-menu mode, press to confirm the 
selection.
When on a call, press to mute/unmute the 
microphone.
Press to intercept the call during call 
screening.

13. CHARGE LED

Handset display

Display icons

Icons can be 

On

 (visible), 

Flashing

 or 

Off

 (not visible):

 

On

 – indicates the handset is within 

the range of the base. More bars 
indicates stronger signal.

 

Flashing

 – indicates that you are 

moving out of range or when the 
handset is not registered to the 
base.

 

On

 – alarm is set.

Flashing - alarm time has reached.

Off

 – alarm off. 

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Summary of Contents for V950a

Page 1: ...ith integrated answering machine User Guide This telephone has been designed for ease of use Please read the instructions and keep it handy for future reference If you have any problems with your phone refer to the Help section of this User Guide 1 ...

Page 2: ...ns for use with Telstra s network This User Guide provides you with all the information you need to get the most from your phone Before you make your first call you will need to set up your phone Follow the simple instructions on the next few pages Some Telstra features such as SMS Message Bank and Calling Number Display may attract feature and usage charges Please visit Telstra com for details Ne...

Page 3: ... Delete a redial number 24 Delete all redial numbers 24 Keypad lock 24 To lock the keypad 24 To unlock the keypad 24 Find handset Paging 24 Phonebook 25 Store a name and number 25 View an entry 25 View phonebook capacity 26 Dial an entry 26 Edit a name and number 26 Copy all entries 26 Delete an entry 27 Delete entire phonebook 27 Settings 28 Handset settings 28 Display contrast 28 Handset name 28...

Page 4: ...nes can you have 60 Product warranty Customer service 61 Telstra Network Features 35 Calling Number Display 35 Call list 35 View call details 36 Dial from the Calls list 36 Store a Call list number into the phonebook 36 Delete an entry 37 Delete entire call list 37 Flashing Message Indicator FMI 37 Telstra Home Messages 101 37 To call Telstra Home Messages 101 37 Call Waiting 38 3 Way Chat 38 Pre ...

Page 5: ...ons 2 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product 3 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 4 Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub kitchen sink swimming pool or in humid areas 5 Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or elect...

Page 6: ...conditions a fully charged battery should give up to 10 hours talk time or 100 hours standby time on a single charge Note that a new battery will not reach full capacity until it has been in normal use for several days To keep the battery in the best condition leave the handset off the base for a few hours at a time Running the battery right down at least once a week will help it last as long as p...

Page 7: ...m 6 Press to return to standby If you have entered incorrectly an error tone will be emitted and the cursor will stop at the incorrect input hours a day The battery and handset may become warm during charging however this is normal Setting up for multiple packs If you have purchased a Telstra V950a multiple pack you will need to prepare additional handsets and chargers for use For each additional ...

Page 8: ...een uppercase or lowercase character input key in standby mode Press and hold to turn the ringer on off 0 key in standby pre dialling number editing mode Press and hold to insert a pause 11 TALK ON In standby pre dialling mode press to make a call When a Redial list Call List Phonebook entry is selected press to make a call to the selected entry When the phone rings press to answer a call Press to...

Page 9: ...tery is fully charged Battery is 1 3 charged Battery is 2 3 charged Flashing battery needs charging Battery is charging 12 Option button Left Press to select options displayed on the screen above the left option button In standby mode press to access the main menu In sub menu mode press to confirm the selection When on a call press to mute unmute the microphone Press to intercept the call during c...

Page 10: ... On when the handset has answered a call or is making a call 5 CHARGING Light 6 ANSWER ON OFF Press to switch answering machine on or off 7 PAGE Press to ring all registered handsets This is helpful for finding a missing handset see page 24 Also used during registration process see page 55 8 CHARGING CRADLE 9 VOLUME Press to increase or decrease the speaker volume during message playback or call s...

Page 11: ...FBusy ChkCFNoAns C B Off TecHelpLine Ans Machine Playback DeleteAll Memo TAMOn Off TAMSettings Note Phonebook transfer will function on the Multi handset version only Navigating the menus Your Telstra V950a has an easy to use menu system Each menu has a list of options as outlined on the following page When the handset is switched on and in standby 1 Choose Menu to open the main menu 2 Then press ...

Page 12: ...e levels 1 Press to increase or decrease the volume level while in a call Mute During a call you can talk to someone nearby without your caller hearing 1 Choose MUTE while in the call The display shows CALL MUTED and your caller cannot hear you 2 Choose UNMUTE again to unmute the microphone Silent In standby mode press and hold to turn off the ringer The display shows Handsfree Handsfree lets you ...

Page 13: ...irm Phonebook 4 Use the keypad to enter the name Choose OK 5 Edit the number if required Choose OK 6 Press to select the melody Choose OK 7 The entry is saved If the phonebook is full the display shows MEMORY FULLand the number will not be saved You will need to delete a number in the phonebook first see page 27 Delete a redial number 1 Press then press to move to the number you want to delete 2 Ch...

Page 14: ... standby mode choose Menu and press to select Phonebook 2 Choose Select to access the Phonebook menu 3 Press to select PB STATUS 4 Choose Select to display the number of entries remaining in the phonebook memory Dial an entry 1 In standby mode press right to access the Phonebook 2 Press to select the entry you want or search alphabetically using the alphanumeric keypad see tip below 3 Press or to ...

Page 15: ...r melody that you want 10 ringer melodies and 5 standard tones 5 Choose Select to confirm Handset settings Display contrast 1 In standby mode choose Menu and press to select HS SETTINGS Choose Select 2 Press to select CONTRAST Choose Select 3 Press to select the contrast setting Note There are 5 contrast levels and the contrast effect will display while you are selecting them 4 Choose Select to co...

Page 16: ...digits Ringer Volume 1 In standby mode choose Menu and press to select HS SETTINGS Choose Select 2 Press to select RING SETUP Choose Select 3 Press to select RING VOLUME Choose Select 4 Press to select the ringer volume that you want Level 1 to Level 5 or Ringer Off 5 Choose OK to confirm You can set different ringtones for external calls and internal calls Choose from 10 ringer melodies and 5 sta...

Page 17: ...e choose Menu and press to select BASE SETTINGS Choose Select 2 Press to select BS DEFAULT Choose Select 3 Enter the 4 digit system PIN Default 4 digit system PIN is 0000 4 Choose OK to confirm 5 Choose OK to reconfirm Deregister a handset 1 In standby mode choose Menu and press to select BASE SETTINGS Choose Select 2 Press to select DELETE HS Choose Select 3 Enter the 4 digit system PIN Default 4...

Page 18: ...ers IMPORTANT To use Telstra Calling Number Display you must first subscribe to the service from Telstra For more information on Telstra Network Features call Telstra on 13 22 00 To ensure the caller s name is displayed make sure you have stored the full telephone number including the area code in the phonebook Set and turn on the alarm 1 In standby mode choose Menu and press to select CLOCK ALARM...

Page 19: ...l dial 125101 OR Press and then press and hold the key The handset will dial 125101 By pressing the Telstra Network Features key you can access a range of useful pre stored Telstra Network Features You can also access the TecHelp number View call details 1 Press to access the call list OR 1 In standby mode choose Menu and press to select CALL LIST Choose Select 2 Select RECEIVED CALL 3 Press to se...

Page 20: ...2 Press to select TECHELP LINE 3 Choose Select to call Listen for confirmation status of your instructions Call Waiting Call Waiting tells you if a new caller is trying to contact you when you are already on the phone A discreet tone alerts you to the new caller so you can answer your second incoming call by putting the first caller on hold 1 Press and hold the button Your first caller is put on h...

Page 21: ...On the handset display shows Outgoing messages The outgoing message is the message a caller first hears when the answering machine answers their call There are 2 pre recorded outgoing messages to choose from or you can record your own Record Your Own Outgoing Message OGM 1 In standby mode choose Menu and press to select ANSWER MACHINE Choose Select 2 Press to select TAM SETTINGS Choose Select 3 Pr...

Page 22: ...ximum message length 60 120 or 180 seconds or unlimited Restore your outgoing message to default 1 In standby mode choose Menu and press to select ANSWER MACHINE Choose Select 2 Press to select TAM SETTINGS Choose Select 3 Press to select OGM SETTINGS Choose Select 4 Press to select ANSWER RECORD or ANSWER ONLY Choose Select 5 Press to select DEFAULT Choose Select 6 Press OK to confirm restoring t...

Page 23: ...es and operate your answering machine You are asked to set a Remote Access PIN so that other people cannot ring up and listen to your messages Call Screening When the answering machine is on and takes a call you can listen to the caller leaving a message You can then identify the caller and decide whether to take the call in person The call can be heard through the base speaker or the handset as f...

Page 24: ...even when the answering machine is turned off 1 In standby mode choose Menu and press to select ANSWER MACHINE Choose Select 2 Press to select MEMO 3 Choose Select to start memo recording and RECORDING is displayed 4 Choose OK to stop memo recording and save the memo OR 4 Choose Cancel to stop memo recording without saving and return to the Answer Machine menu Change the 4 Digit Remote Access PIN ...

Page 25: ...Press to select Outbox Choose Select 3 Press to select the message you want and choose Select to view the message content 4 Choose Menu and press to select the following options Forward Choose Select to display the original SMS text of the sender You can edit the message or send to other respondents directly When you send your first text message from your Telstra V950a you will automatically be re...

Page 26: ...TINGS Choose Select 3 Press to select RECEIVING SMS Choose Select 4 Press to select ON or OFF to enable or disable SMS respectively 5 Choose Select to confirm Delete Choose Select to delete the selected SMS Choose OK to confirm deletion Delete List Choose Select to delete all the SMS stored in the Outbox Choose OK to confirm deletion 5 Press to cancel at any stage and return to standby mode Receiv...

Page 27: ...s to select SMS Choose Select 2 Press to select SMS SETTING Choose Select 3 Press to select BOX NUMBER Choose Select 4 Enter the Box number 0 to 9 and choose Save Note The default box number is 0 user can set between box number 0 to 9 The phone will reject SMS other than the box number being set This setting enables different mails with different box numbers to different phones connected in parall...

Page 28: ... select DELETE HS Choose Select 3 Enter the 4 digit system PIN Default 4 digit system PIN is 0000 4 Choose OK and press to select the handset that you want to de register 5 Choose Select to confirm You cannot deregister the handset that you are currently using If de registration is successful the de registered handset will display UN REGISTERED Registering an additional handset Your additional han...

Page 29: ...e base ringer set to off You may have a faulty line or socket Try using another socket Help Phone does not work Have you installed the battery correctly See page 11 Check that the mains power is correctly connected Is the handset switched off To switch the handset on see page 22 No dial tone Is the telephone cord of the base plugged into the phone socket Check that the mains power is switched on a...

Page 30: ...This could expose you to high voltages or other risks Contact TecHelp Information Line on 1300 369 193 for all repairs Radio signal transmitted between the handset and base may cause interference to hearing aids It is recommended that advice from a qualified expert be sought before using this product in the vicinity of emergency intensive care medical equipment Your product may interfere with othe...

Page 31: ...abuse improper installation or operation vermin infestations lack of reasonable care unauthorised modification loss of parts tampering or attempted repair by a person not authorised by VTech or where the product has been damaged by lightning or a mains power surge Where a valid claim is made under this Voluntary Product Warranty VTech will at no cost to you repair or replace the product within a r...

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