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Page 1: ...ew at VTech visit our website at www vtechphones com In Canada please visit www vtechcanada com Congratulations on purchasing your new VTech product Before using this telephone please read the Important safety instructions on page 30 of this manual The ENERGY STARR program www energystar gov recognizes and encourages the use of products that save energy and help protect our environment We are prou...

Page 2: ...4 Speakerphone 14 Mute 14 Call waiting 14 Find handset 15 Advanced operation 16 Directory 16 Review the directory 16 Search the directory 16 Character chart 17 Store a directory entry 18 Dial a directory entry 18 Edit a directory entry 19 Delete from the directory 19 Caller ID 20 Call log 21 Review the call log 21 Dial a call log number 22 Store a call log number 22 Delete from the call log 23 Red...

Page 3: ...f contents Battery 29 Important safety instructions 30 Troubleshooting 31 Operating range 39 Maintenance 39 About cordless telephones 40 Warranty 40 FCC ACTA and IC regulations 42 The RBRC seal 43 Technical specifications 44 Index 45 ...

Page 4: ...ckage includes the following For replacement batteries or power adapter visit our website at www vtechphones com or call 1 800 595 9511 In Canada go to www vtechcanada com or dial 1 800 267 7377 3 User s manual 1 Handset 2 Telephone base 4 Base power adapter 7 Telephone line cord 5 Battery 1 Handset 2 Telephone base 3 User s manual 4 Base power adapter 5 Battery 6 Battery compartment cover 7 Telep...

Page 5: ...n the telephone base to charge the new battery for at least 16 hours You can keep the battery charged by returning the handset to the telephone base after each use When the battery power is fully depleted a full recharge takes about 16 hours For further information on batteries please see the Battery section on page 29 Installation color coded label If the handset will not be used for a long perio...

Page 6: ...ter or equivalent supplied with this telephone To obtain a replacement visit our website at www vtechphones com or call 1 800 595 9511 In Canada go to www vtechcanada com or dial 1 800 267 7377 This power unit is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position The prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling under the table or cabinet ou...

Page 7: ...l type see Dial type section on page 12 Installation Desk table bracket installation To place the telephone base on a desk or table insert the desk table bracket as shown below Position the bracket on the bottom of the telephone base and slide it up towards the tabs on the telephone base until it clicks into place Remove the bracket by pulling the bracket down with both hands away from the telepho...

Page 8: ...receive high speed internet through your telephone line commonly referred to as DSL and you are experiencing interference during telephone conversations and or your caller ID features are not functioning properly install a DSL filter to the telephone line between the telephone base and the telephone wall jack Contact your DSL provider for a DSL filter Installation ...

Page 9: ...ings Handset layout 1 Earpiece 2 directory volume 3 speakerphone 4 FLASH 5 Dialing keys 0 9 6 REDIAL PAUSE 7 Microphone 8 Handset display 9 MENU SELECT 10 CID caller ID volume 11 OFF CLEAR 12 MUTE 13 REMOVE 1 2 4 5 3 7 8 10 9 11 12 13 6 ...

Page 10: ...www vtechphones com Basic operation Telephone settings Telephone settings Telephone base layout 1 CHARGE light 2 IN USE light 3 VOICEMAIL light 4 FIND HANDSET 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 11: ...set ringer melodies to choose from Press MENU SELECT to display menu when in idle mode Press or to reach Setup HS Press MENU SELECT Press or to reach Ring melody Press MENU SELECT a checkmark is shown next to the current ring melody Press or to scroll through the choices and a sample of each ring melody will be played Press MENU SELECT The screen displays Stored and you ll hear a confirmation beep...

Page 12: ...Press MENU SELECT Press or to reach Battery low Press MENU SELECT A checkmark is shown next to the current selection Press or to choose On or Off Press MENU SELECT The screen displays Stored and you ll hear a confirmation beep if Key tone is on Battery low Out of Range On Off Ring volume The handset ringer volume can be adjusted from five available levels Press MENU SELECT to display menu when in ...

Page 13: ... ll hear a confirmation beep if Key tone is on Key tone The handset is preset to beep whenever any button is pressed To change this setting Press MENU SELECT to display the menu when in idle mode Press or to reach Setup HS Press MENU SELECT Press or to reach Tones Press MENU SELECT Press or to reach Key beeps Press MENU SELECT A checkmark is shown next to the current selection Press or to select O...

Page 14: ...ey tone is on Handset name Language ENTER NAME HANDSET a Language This product supports English and ESPAÑOL Spanish language screen displays To change the language setting Press MENU SELECT to display menu when in idle mode Press or to reach Setup HS Press MENU SELECT Press or to reach Language Press MENU SELECT A checkmark is shown next to the current selection Press or to choose the desired lang...

Page 15: ...e dial type must be changed Press MENU SELECT to display menu when in idle mode Press or to reach Setup BS Press MENU SELECT Press or to reach Dial type Press MENU SELECT A checkmark is shown next to the current selection Press or to choose between tone and Pulse Press MENU SELECT The screen displays Stored and you ll hear a confirmation beep if Key TONE is on TONE Pulse Dial TYPE Clr VoiceMail Th...

Page 16: ...s MENU SELECT to display menu when in idle mode Press or to reach Setup HS or Setup BS Press MENU SELECT Press or to reach Reset Press MENU SELECT The screen displays Reset Press MENU SELECT to confirm or OFF CLEAR to exit to previous menu If selection is confirmed the screen displays Stored and you ll hear a confirmation beep if Key tone is on Reset RING MELODY Reset When the default settings are...

Page 17: ...d then press FLASH or Press FLASH or to answer an incoming call Press OFF CLEAR or put the handset back in the telephone base to end a call The call timer will be activated during a call to show call duration PHONE 00 00 10 595 9511 MUTE Press or to adjust the listening volume during a conversation Call waiting If you subscribe to call waiting service and you are on a call when a new call comes in...

Page 18: ...ress FIND HANDSET on the telephone base to locate the handset when in idle mode The handset will ring and Paging will flash on its screen Press FIND HANDSET again or put the handset back to the telephone base to stop the paging tone Basic operation PAGING ...

Page 19: ...ay menu when in idle mode Press or to reach directory Press MENU SELECT Press or to reach REVIEW Press MENU SELECT Press or to browse and press OFF CLEAR to exit Search the directory Entries are sorted alphabetically and names beginning with numbers are listed first An alphabetical search can be done after entering the directory Enter the first letter of the name using the chart on page 17 The fir...

Page 20: ...pace and erase a single character Press and hold REMOVE to delete the entire entry Press and hold REDIAL PAUSE to insert a dialing pause P will be displayed when entering a telephone number Press repeatedly to alternate between uppercase and lowercase when entering characters Number key Characters by number of key presses 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 space 1 2 A B C 2 3 D E F 3 4 G H I 4 5 J K L 5 6 M N O ...

Page 21: ...ENU SELECT The screen displays Stored and you ll hear a confirmation beep if Key tone is on Dial a directory entry Press to enter the directory Press or to scroll to the desired entry or use the alphabetical search to find it Press FLASH or to dial OR Press MENU SELECT to display menu when in idle mode Press or to reach directory Press MENU SELECT Press or to reach REVIEW Press MENU SELECT Press o...

Page 22: ...hear a confirmation beep if Key TONE is on Press and hold OFF CLEAR to exit the menu if you do not want to delete all the entries Edit an entry in the directory Press or MENU SELECT three times to enter the directory Press or to scroll to the desired entry or use the alphabetical search to find the number Press MENU SELECT The screen displays Enter number Use REMOVE and the keypad to edit the numb...

Page 23: ...both telephone companies use compatible equipment Contact your local telephone company if you have both caller ID and call waiting but as separate services you may need combined service you have only caller ID service or only call waiting service you do not subscribe to caller ID or call waiting services but wish to try them There may be fees for these services and they may not be available in all...

Page 24: ...log entries missed and unread calls Duplicate or anonymous calls no caller ID information will not be stored in the call log Review the call log Press CID to enter the call log OR Press MENU SELECT Press or to select Call log Press MENU SELECT and then press or to browse the entries The name if available number date and time of the incoming call are displayed on the screen Due to regional service ...

Page 25: ...reen displays Stored and you ll hear a confirmation beep if Key tone is on While reviewing the call log press repeatedly to display the other dialing options The available options are 1 area code number area code number 1 number number only The various dialing options are enter name stored 595 9511 1 595 9511 800 595 9511 1 800 595 9511 Dial a call log number Press CID to enter the call log OR Pre...

Page 26: ...ess REMOVE The screen displays DELETED and you ll hear a confirmation beep if Key TONE is on To delete all entries Press and hold REMOVE when in the Call log The screen displays Delete All Press MENU SELECT The screen displays Deleted and you ll hear a confirmation beep if Key tone is on Press and hold OFF CLEAR to exit the menu if you do not want to delete all the entries or press OFF CLEAR to re...

Page 27: ...reen displays Empty if there are no records in the list Review redial Press REDIAL PAUSE to enter the redial list Press or to browse the entries Store a redial number to the directory Press REDIAL PAUSE to enter the redial list Press or to scroll to the desired entry Press MENU SELECT The screen displays enter Name Use the keypad to enter the name and then press MENU SELECT The screen displays Sto...

Page 28: ...try Press or to scroll to the desired entry and then press REMOVE The screen displays DELETED and you ll hear a confirmation beep if KEY TONE is on To delete all entries Press and hold REMOVE The screen displays Delete All Press MENU SELECT The screen displays Deleted and you ll hear a confirmation beep if Key TONE is on Press and hold OFF CLEAR to exit the menu if you do not want to delete all th...

Page 29: ... and full when handset battery is charging Flashes when battery charge is low On when the handset speakerphone is in use IN USE Flashes when there is an incoming call On when the handset is in use VOICEMAIL Flashes when there is a new network message A subscription service from your local telephone company CHARGE On when the handset is in the telephone base ...

Page 30: ...telephone base EMPTY There are no entries in the call log directory or redial list ENDED You have just ended a call FULL The directory is full MUTE The microphone is muted temporarily during a conversation NEW There are un reviewed calls in the call log NEW VOICEMAIL There is new voicemail message NOT POSSIBLE Access is denied when there is no line or the handset is out of range from the telephone...

Page 31: ...ery has been installed by mistake Use only the supplied VTech battery or equivalent Display When PRIVATE NAME The caller is blocking name information PRIVATE NUMBER The caller is blocking telephone number information PRIVATE CALLER The caller is blocking name and number information UNKNOWN NAME This caller s name is unavailable UNKNOWN NUMBER This caller s number is unavailable UNKNOWN CALLER No c...

Page 32: ...l 1 800 267 7377 2 Do not dispose of the battery in a fire Check with local waste management codes for special disposal instructions 3 Do not open or mutilate the battery ies Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause burns or injury to the eyes or skin The electrolyte may be toxic if swallowed 4 Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to create a short circuit by letting them come i...

Page 33: ...uthorized service facility Opening or removing parts of the telephone base or handset other than specified access doors may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks Incorrect reassembling can cause electric shock when the product is subsequently used 11 Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock 12 Unplug this product from the w...

Page 34: ...dless handset for at least 16 hours Remove and re insert the battery If that still does not work it may be necessary to purchase a new battery Disconnect the telephone base from the jack and plug in a working telephone If this telephone does not work the problem is probably in the wiring or the local service Call the local telephone company Low Battery is displayed on screen Place the handset in t...

Page 35: ...hase a new battery Please see the Battery section of this user s manual page 29 The telephone might be malfunctioning Please see the Warranty section of this user s manual page 40 for further instruction The CHARGE light is off Clean the charging contacts on the cordless handset s and telephone base each month using a pencil eraser or a dry non abrasive fabric Make sure the power adapter and telep...

Page 36: ...one line cord might be malfunctioning Try installing a new telephone line cord Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone jack and connect a different telephone If there is no dial tone on the other telephone either the problem is in your wiring or local service Contact your local telephone company My handset displays CONNECTING Move the handset closer to the telephone base You might have mo...

Page 37: ...ther electronic products can cause interference to your cordless telephone Try installing your telephone as far away as possible from the following electronic devices wireless routers radios radio towers pager towers cellular telephones digital telephones intercoms room monitors televisions VCRs personal computers kitchen appliances and other cordless telephones Test a working telephone at the tel...

Page 38: ...ct dial type pulse dial or tone dial for the service in your area See Dial type on page 12 to set the dial type If the other telephones in your home are having the same problem the problem is in the wiring or local service Contact your local telephone company charges may apply Eliminate any background noise Noise from a television radio or other appliances may cause the telephone not to dial out p...

Page 39: ...one while the microwave oven is operating Do not install this telephone in the same outlet or near a microwave oven If your telephone is plugged in with a modem or a surge protector plug the telephone or modem surge protector into a different location If this solves the problem re locate your telephone or modem farther apart from each other or use a different surge protector The layout of your hom...

Page 40: ...ch supports caller ID Both you and the caller s telephone companies must use equipment which are compatible with caller ID service If you subscribe to DSL service install a DSL filter to the telephone line between the telephone base and the telephone line jack Contact your DSL service provider for filter information The system does not receive caller ID or the system does not display caller ID dur...

Page 41: ...one Try installing your telephone as far away from these electronic devices as possible wireless routers radios radio towers pager towers cellular telephones intercoms room monitors televisions personal computers kitchen appliances and other cordless telephones Common cure for electronic equipment If the unit is not responding normally try putting the cordless handset in the telephone base If it d...

Page 42: ...base Maintenance Taking care of your telephone Your 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 w...

Page 43: ...d all accessories provided in the sales package Product are free from defects in material and workmanship pursuant to the following terms and conditions when installed and used normally and in accordance with the Product operating instructions This limited warranty extends only to the Consumer for Products purchased and used in the United States of America and Canada What will VTech do if the Prod...

Page 44: ... by this limited warranty What must you return with the Product to get warranty service 1 Return the entire original package and contents including the Product to the VTech service location along with a description of the malfunction or difficulty and 2 Include valid proof of purchase sales receipt identifying the Product purchased Product model and the date of purchase or receipt and 3 Provide yo...

Page 45: ... the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this telephone FCC Part 68 and ACTA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and with technical requirements adopted by the Administrative...

Page 46: ...ny interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device The term IC before the certification registration number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met The Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this terminal equipment is 0 1 The REN is an indication of the maximum number of devices allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The t...

Page 47: ... operating range may vary according to environmental conditions at the time of use Size Handset 170 9mm X 48 1mm X 25 8mm Telephone base 129 5mm X 123 8mm X 95 0mm Weight Handset 131 0 grams including battery Telephone base 181 6 grams Power requirements Handset DC2 4V 600mAh NiMH battery Telephone base DC6V 600mA Memory Handset directory 50 memory locations up to 24 digits and 15 characters Hands...

Page 48: ... 19 Desk table bracket installation 4 Dial a call log number 22 Dial a directory entry 18 Dial from redial 25 Dial type 4 12 Directory 16 DSL filter 5 E Edit an entry in the directory 19 Edit handset name 11 F FCC ACTA and IC regulations 42 Find handset 15 H Handset and telephone base indicators 26 Handset display screen messages 27 Handset icons 26 Handset layout 6 Handset light 26 I Important sa...

Page 49: ...Review redial 24 Review the call log 21 Review the directory 16 Ring melody 8 Ring volume 9 S Search the directory 16 Speakerphone 14 Store an entry in the directory 18 Store a number from redial to the directory 24 Store a number from the call log 22 T Technical specifications 44 Telephone base 3 7 Telephone base lights 26 Telephone settings 6 The RBRC seal 43 Troubleshooting 31 V Volume 9 W Warr...

Page 50: ...ECH GROUP OF COMPANIES Distributed in the U S A by VTech Communications Inc Beaverton Oregon Distributed in Canada by VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd Richmond B C Copyright 2006 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD Printed in China 91 001079 010 100 ...

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