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The RBRC

®

 Seal

T

he 

RBRC

®

 seal on the nickel-cadmium battery indicates that VTech

Communications, Inc. is voluntarily participating in an industry program
to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful lives,
when taken out of service within the United States and Canada.

The 

RBRC

®

 program provides a convenient alternative to placing used nickel-

cadmium batteries into the trash or municipal waste, which may be illegal in your
area.
VTech participation with 

RBRC

®

 makes it easy for you to drop off the spent

battery at local retailers participating in the 

RBRC

®

 program or at authorized

VTech product service centers. Please call 

1-800-8-BATTERY

TM

 for information

on Ni-Cd battery recycling and disposal bans / restrictions in your area. VTech’s
involvement in this program is part of its commitment to protecting our environment
and conserving natural resources.

RBRC

®

 is a registered trademark of Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.

This equipment complies with Parts
15 of the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) rules for the
United States.  It also complies with
regulations RSS210 and CS-03 of
Industry and Science Canada.
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any
interference, including interference
that may cause undesired
operation of the device.

A label is located on the underside
of the Base Unit containing either the
FCC registration number and Ringer
Equivalence Number (REN) or the
IC registration number and Load
Number.  You must, upon request,
provide this information to your
local telephone company.

This equipment is compatible with
inductively coupled hearing aids.

Should you experience trouble with
this telephone equipment, please
contact:

VTech Communications Inc.

CUSTOMER SERVICE at 1-800-
595-9511. In Canada, call VTech
Telecommunications Canada Ltd.
at 1-800-267-7377.

For repair/warranty information.
The telephone company may ask
you to disconnect this equipment
from the line network until the
problem has been corrected.

FCC Part 15

Warning: Changes or modifica-
tions to this unit not expressly
approved by the party
responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority
to operate the equipment.

The equipment has been tested and
found to comply with part 15 of the
FCC rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable 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 interference to radio or
television reception, which can be
determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try and correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:

Reorient or relocate the
receiving  antenna.

Increase the separation
between the equipment and
receiver.

Connect the equipment into an
outlet or on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver
is connected.

Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV
technician for help.

FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations

Technical
Specifications

Taking care of your tele-
phone

Your 

2151

 cordless telephone contains

sophisticated electronic parts, so it
must be treated 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.

Avoid water

Your telephone can be damaged if
it gets wet.  Do not use the handset
outdoors in the rain, or handle it with
wet hands.  Do not install your base
unit near a sink, bathtub or shower.

Electrical storms

Electrical storms can sometimes
cause power surges harmful to
electronic equipment.
For your own safety, use caution
when using electric appliances
during storms.

Cleaning your telephone

Your telephone has a durable
plastic casing that should retain its
luster for many years.  Clean it only
with a soft cloth slightly dampened
with water or a mild soap.  Do not
use excess water or cleaning
solvents of any kind.
Remember that electrical
appliances can cause serious injury
if used when you are wet or
standing in water. If your base unit
should fall into water, 

DO NOT

RETRIEVE IT UNTIL YOU
UNPLUG THE POWER CORD AND
TELEPHONE LINE CORDS FROM
THE WALL.

  Then pull the unit out

by the unplugged cords.

FREQUENCY CONTROL

Crystal Controlled Dual PLL
Synthesizer

TRANSMIT FREQUENCY

Handset: 923.40-927.75MHz
Base:

902.40-907.05 MHz

RECEIVE FREQUENCY

Handset: 902.40- 907.05 MHz
Base:

923.40- 927.75 MHz

NOMINAL EFFECTIVE RANGE

Maximum power allowed by FCC
and IC.  Actual operating range may
vary according to environmental
conditions at the time of use.

SIZE

Handset: 16.1cm x 5.3cm x 3.9cm
Base:

16.3cm x 11.2cm x 9.7cm

WEIGHT

Handset:

166 grams

Base:

296 grams

POWER REQUIREMENTS

Handset: Self-contained nickel-

cadmium rechargeable
battery supply, 3.6V
n o m i n a l , 3 0 0 m A h
capacity.

Base:      9V DC @ 300mA

MEMORY

PHONEBOOK: 12 Memory

locations, up to 15 characters
for name, 24 digits for number
(including the nine speed dial
locations)

CID: 60 Memory locations.

SPECIFICATIONS ARE
TYPICAL AND MAY
CHANGE WITHOUT
NOTICE

.

Maintenance

FCC Part 68 and ACTA

If this equipment was approved for
connection to the telephone network
prior to July 23, 2001, it complies with
Part 68 of the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC)
rules. If the equipment was approved
after that date, it complies with the Part
68 rules and with Technical
Requirements for Connection of
Equipment to the Telephone Network
adopted by the Administrative Council
for Terminal Attachments (ACTA). We
are required to provide you with the
following information.

1. Product identifier and REN

information

The label on the back or bottom
of this equipment contains,
among other things, an identifier
indicating product approval and
the Ringer Equivalence Number
(REN).  This information must
be provided to your local
telephone company upon
request. For equipment
approved prior to July 23, 2001,
the product identifier is
preceded by the phrase  FCC
Reg No.” and the REN is listed
separately. For equipment
approved after that date, the
product identifier is preceded
by “US” and a colon (:), and the
REN is encoded in the product
identifier without a decimal point
as the sixth and seventh
characters following the colon.
For example, the product
i

d

e

n

t

i

f

i

e

r

US:AAAEQ03T123XYZ would

indicate an REN of 0.3. T h e
REN is used to determine how
many devices you may connect
to your telephone line and still
have them ring when you are
called. In most, but not all
areas, the sum of all RENs
should be five (5.0) or less. You
may want to contact your local
telephone company for more
information.

2. Connection and use with

the nationwide telephone
network

The plug and jack used to
connect this equipment to the
premises wiring and the
telephone network must comply
with the applicable Part 68 rules
and technical requirements
adopted by ACTA. A compliant
telephone cord and modular plug
is provided with this product. It
is designed to be connected to
a compatible modular jack that
is also compliant. An RJ11 jack
should normally be used for
connecting to a single line and
an RJ14 jack for two lines. See
Installation Instructions in the
user’s manual. This equipment
may not be used with Coin
Telephone Lines or with Party
Lines. If you have specially
wired alarm dialing equipment
connected to your telephone
line, ensure the connection of
this equipment does not disable
your alarm equipment. If you
have questions about what will
disable alarm equipment, consult

FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations

your telephone company or a
qualified installer.

3.   Repair instructions

If this equipment is malfunctioning,
it must be unplugged from the
modular jack until the problem has
been corrected. Repairs to this
telephone equipment can only be
made by the manufacturer or its
authorized agents. For repair
procedures, follow the instructions
outlined under the Limited Warranty.

4. Rights of the telephone

com pany

If this equipment is causing
harm to the telephone network,
the telephone company may
temporarily discontinue your
telephone service. The
telephone company is required
to notify you before interrupting
service. If advance notice is not
practical, you will be notified as
soon as possible. You will be
given the opportunity to correct
the problem and the telephone
company is required to inform
you of your right to file a
complaint with the FCC. Your
telephone company may make
changes in its facilities,
equipment, operation, or
procedures that could affect
the proper functioning of this
product. The telephone
company is required to notify
you if such changes are planned.

5. Hearing aid compatibility

If this product is equipped with
a corded or cordless handset,
it is hearing aid compatible.

6. Programming/testing of

emergency numbers

If this product has memory
dialing locations, you may choose
to store police, fire department
and emergency medical service
telephone numbers in these
locations. If you do, please keep
three things in mind:

a

We recommend that you also
write the telephone number on the
directory card, so that you can
still dial the emergency number
manually if the memory dialing
feature doesn’t work.

b

This feature is provided only as a
convenience, and the manufac-
turer assumes no responsibil-
ity for customer reliance upon
the memory feature.

c

  T e s t i n g   t h e   e m e r g e n c y
t e l e p h o n e   n u m b e r s   y o u
h a v e   s t o r e d   i s   not recom-
mended. However, if you do
make a call to an emergency
number:

•  You must remain on the

line and briefly explain the
reason for the call before
hanging up.

• Programming/testing of

emergency numbers
should be  performed dur-
ing off-peak hours, such as
in the early morning or late
evening, when the emer-
gency services tend to be
less busy.

IC (Industry Canada)

This telephone is registered for
use in Canada.

The term “IC:” before the radio certifi-
cation number only signifies that In-
dustry Canada technical specifications
were met.

FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations

Notice: 

This equipment meets the

applicable Industry Canada Terminal
Equipment Technical Specifications.
This is confirmed by the registration
number. The abbreviation, IC, before
the registration number signifies that
registration was performed based on
a Declaration of Conformity indicating
that Industry Canada technical
specifications were met. It does not
imply that Industry Canada approved
the equipment.

Notice:

 The Ringer Equivalence

Number (REN) for this terminal
equipment is 0.1. The REN
assigned to each terminal
equipment provides an indication of
the maximum number of terminals
allowed to be connected to a telephone
interface. The termination on an
interface may consist of any
combination of devices subject only
to the requirement that the sum of the
Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all
the devices does not exceed five.

Before installing this equipment,
users should ensure that it is
permissible to be connected to the
facilities of the local
telecommunications company.  The
equipment must also be installed
using an acceptable method of
connection. The customer should
be aware that compliance with the
above conditions may not prevent
degradation of services in some
situations.
Repairs to certified equipment

should be made by an authorized
Canadian maintenance facility
designated by the supplier. Any
repairs or alterations made by the
user to this equipment, or
equipment malfunctions, may give
the telecommunications company
cause to request the user to
disconnect the equipment.

Users should ensure for their own
protection that the electrical ground
connections of the power utility,
telephone lines and internal metallic
water pipe system, if present, are
connected together. This precaution
may be particularly important in rural
areas.

Caution:

Users should not attempt to make
such connections themselves, but
should contact the appropriate
electrical inspection authority, or
electrician, as appropriate.
Your 

2151

 is designed to operate at

the maximum power allowed by the
FCC and IC. This means your
Handset and Base Unit can
communicate only over a certain
distance - which will depend on the
location of the Base Unit and
Handset, weather, and the
construction and layout of your
home or office.

FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations

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Summary of Contents for 2151

Page 1: ...ress the lower end of the battery down so it is held in place by the lower claw Now plug the connector into the socket located below the battery Slip the battery wires into the guide located below and to the left of the socket 4 Replace the battery cover by sliding it into place 5 The new battery must be charged before using your telephone Place the handset in the base unit to allow it to charge f...

Page 2: ...Receiving and Storing Calls As new caller ID call waiting ID records are received NEW followed by the number of new caller ID records received will be displayed on the handset Your 2151 will store the most current 60 caller ID and call waiting ID records When caller ID information comes in with the inbound ring it is displayed until the call is answered When call waiting ID information comes in it...

Page 3: ...after four rings when you have no new messages NOTE You can exit feature setup at any time by pressing a PLAY STOP System announces Description directions Off On Off On 2 6 4 19 Listen to Save Delete Messages The system automatically saves your messages until you delete them and can store approximately 15 minutes of messages memos and announce ments up to a maximum of 99 messages A message or memo...

Page 4: ...ension phones on your telephone line to allow all of them to ring Try unplugging some of the other phones You Hear Other CallsWhile Using Your Phone Disconnect your base unit from the telephone jack and plug in a regular telephone If you still hear other calls the problem is probably in your wiring or local service Call your local telephone company You Hear Noise in the Handset and None of the Key...

Page 5: ...ny upon request For equipment approved prior to July 23 2001 the product identifier is preceded by the phrase FCC Reg No and the REN is listed separately For equipment approved after that date the product identifier is preceded by US and a colon and the REN is encoded in the product identifierwithoutadecimalpoint as the sixth and seventh characters following the colon For example the product i d e...

Page 6: ...D HELP Our representatives are here to help you with any questions concerning the operation of this product available accessories or any other related issues CallTollFree 1 800 595 9511 In Canada Call 1 800 267 7377 or visit our website at www vtechphones com ...

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