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Telephone operation

Make an emergency call

When the telephone is idle, press 

EMERGENCY

. The 

telephone automatically activates the speakerphone 

and dials the number.

- OR -

Lift the handset or press   

SPEAKER

.

Wait for a dial tone.

Press 

EMERGENCY

. The telephone automatically 

dials the telephone number stored in this location.

1.

2.

3.

Last number redial

The last number dialed from this telephone (up to 32 digits) is stored in the 

redial memory.

To dial from the redial memory:

Lift the handset or press   

SPEAKER

.

Press 

REDIAL

. The telephone dials the number 

automatically.

- OR -

When the telephone is idle, press 

REDIAL

 to display 

the last number dialed.

Press 

DISPLAY DIAL

 to call using the speakerphone, 

or press 

DISPLAY DIAL

 and then lift the handset to 

use the handset. 

To clear the redial memory:

When the telephone is idle, press 

REDIAL

 to show the last number dialed.

Press 

REMOVE

. The screen shows 

DELETED 

and then automatically 

returns to idle mode.

1.

2.

1.

2.

1.

2.

•  The screen displays only 12 digits. When the last number dialed has more 

than 12 digits, the telephone shows the first 12 digits and then scrolls to the 

following digits of the number.

•  If there is no record in the redial memory, the screen displays 

NO NUMBER

 

when you press

 REDIAL.

If there is no number stored in the 

EMERGENCY

 location, the screen displays 

NO NUMBER

 when you press 

EMERGENCY

 button.

DIR

CID

DIR

CID

Summary of Contents for CD1281

Page 1: ...User s manual w w w v tec hc anada c om Big Button Big Display Model CD1281 Corded telephone CID DIR...

Page 2: ...ew this manual thoroughly to ensure proper installation and operation of this innovative and feature rich VTech product For support shopping and everything new at VTech visit our website at www vtechc...

Page 3: ...e dialing 27 Speed dial memory 28 Speed dial memory overview 28 Create a speed dial number 28 Review the speed dial numbers 29 Dial a speed dial number 29 Remove a speed dial number 29 Directory 30 Di...

Page 4: ...ging in the event warranty service is necessary Telephone base Long telephone line cord Handset Coiled handset cord Getting started Power adapter DIR CID Short telephone line cord User s manual Mounti...

Page 5: ...ation page 26 SPEAKER Press to turn the base speakerphone on or off page 22 CALL LIST DIR Press to enter the directory page 30 When in the menu press to scroll up the list of settings page 13 While re...

Page 6: ...OLUME Slide to adjust the listening volume on the handset page 25 VOLUME Slide to adjust the listening volume on the speakerphone page 25 REDIAL When the telephone is idle press to redial the last num...

Page 7: ...crophone is muted during a call page 26 SPEAKER On when the speakerphone is in use page 22 DIR CID Screen icons NEW 05 REP No 12 00AM 1 03 ERR 800 267 7377 ERR On steady when this telephone detects an...

Page 8: ...tory matching the key pressed NO NUMBER There is no telephone number in the call log entry you dialed or saved in the directory There is no number in the speed dial memory location EMERGENCY location...

Page 9: ...ice provider for more information about DSL filters Follow the steps below to install the telephone 2 Plug one end of the coiled handset cord into the handset jack Plug the other end into the telephon...

Page 10: ...e plug one end of the long telephone line cord into the jack labeled TEL LINE on the back of the telephone base Plug the other end of the long telephone line cord into a telephone wall jack To connect...

Page 11: ...the wall mount plate Desktop to wall mount installation To install the telephone base in the wall mount position unplug all cords connected to the telephone base before you begin 1 Lift the handset an...

Page 12: ...abs and into the slots and on the lower portion of the telephone base and then push the flexible bracket tabs into slots and until they click into place 2 Remove the mounting bracket from desktop posi...

Page 13: ...modular wall jack To connect the power adapter to the telephone plug the small end of the power adapter into the jack labeled 7 5V DC 100 mA on the back of the telephone base Plug the large end into a...

Page 14: ...e it aside Hold down the switch hook on the telephone base then slide the handset tab upwards to remove it from the slot Rotate the handset tab 180 degrees Push the handset tab down into the grooves s...

Page 15: ...telephone base 5 To connect the telephone line cord plug one end of the long telephone line cord into the jack labeled TEL LINE on the telephone base Plug the other end of the long telephone line cord...

Page 16: ...ress MENU to enter the feature menu Press SELECT repeatedly to scroll through the menu Press DIR or CID until the screen displays the desired setting Press SELECT to save your selection and move to th...

Page 17: ...EW CALL FIRST LANGUAGE Choose the display screen language ENGLISH ESPANOL FRANCAIS HAC ___ HOME AREA CODE Set the home area code for caller ID service three digits empty LAC 1 ___ LAC 2 ___ LAC 3 ___...

Page 18: ...one is idle the screen displays the time and date The time and date can be set manually or by incoming caller ID information page 37 To change the time and date manually When the telephone is idle pre...

Page 19: ...provider When a caller calls more than once since the last time you reviewed the call log you can choose to combine or separate those call log entries If you select COMBINED only the most recent calle...

Page 20: ...time Select BY TIME to show the caller ID entries starting with the most recent call in the call log Press MENU to enter the feature menu Press SELECT repeatedly until the screen displays CALL LIST O...

Page 21: ...and telephone number for calls within your area code If this applies to you enter 000 for the home area code and enter your area code as a local area code After setting if you receive a call from wit...

Page 22: ...ure menu Press SELECT repeatedly until the screen displays HOME AREA CODE Use the dial pad keys 0 through 9 to enter the three digit area code Press DIR to move to the previous digit and press CID to...

Page 23: ...e in LAC 1 If it is necessary to advance to the next area code press SELECT repeatedly until the screen displays LAC 2 LAC 3 or LAC 4 Use the dial pad keys 0 through 9 to enter the three digit area co...

Page 24: ...0 through 9 to enter the desired telephone number up to 11 digits Press DIR to backspace and erase a digit Press CID once to insert a space a dash appears on the screen Press CID twice to insert a th...

Page 25: ...ess SPEAKER again if you are using the speakerphone To answer a call Lift the handset or press SPEAKER Speakerphone During a call press SPEAKER to switch between speakerphone and normal handset use To...

Page 26: ...one is idle press REDIAL to display the last number dialed Press DISPLAY DIAL to call using the speakerphone or press DISPLAY DIAL and then lift the handset to use the handset To clear the redial memo...

Page 27: ...ess DIR or CID to select REVIEW Press SELECT Press DIR or CID to scroll or press the dial pad keys to find the desired entry Press DISPLAY DIAL The telephone automatically dials the displayed number T...

Page 28: ...using the handset adjust the VOLUME switch on the right side of the telephone base to change the listening volume on the handset Speakerphone volume While using the speakerphone adjust the VOLUME swit...

Page 29: ...off automatically when you end the call DIR CID Mute The mute function enables you to silence the microphone When you are on the line and mute is turned on you can hear the other party but the other...

Page 30: ...d forth between calls For more information on caller ID with call waiting see page 36 1 2 DIR CID Temporary tone dialing If you have dial pulse rotary dialing service only you can temporarily switch f...

Page 31: ...d keys 0 through 9 or to enter a telephone number up to 24 digits To backspace and erase a digit press DIR To insert a space between digits press CID A dash appears on the screen To insert a three sec...

Page 32: ...Dial a speed dial number To dial from the speed dial memory Lift the handset or press SPEAKER Press MEM and then the screen displays ENTER LOCATION Press a dial pad key 0 through 9 to choose the desi...

Page 33: ...s idle press DIR to enter the directory Press DIR or CID to scroll to STORE Press SELECT The screen shows ENTER NUMBER Use the dial pad keys 0 through 9 or to enter the telephone number up to 24 digit...

Page 34: ...the name entered has more than 15 characters the screen shows ONLY 15 ALLOWED Directory Press SELECT to save the entry The screen shows STORED Repeat Steps 4 through 6 to store more directory entries...

Page 35: ...ses the characters to be displayed in the following order Number key Characters by number of key presses 1 2 3 4 5 2 A B C 2 3 D E F 3 4 G H I 4 5 J K L 5 6 M N O 6 7 P Q R S 7 8 T U V 8 9 W X Y Z 9 0...

Page 36: ...ess 5 JKL once to find JENNY twice to find KRISTEN or three times to find LINDA If there are no name entries matching your search the next closest match in alphabetical order appears If there are no e...

Page 37: ...R To insert a space between digits press CID A dash appears on the screen To insert a three second dialing pause press CID twice P appears on the screen To insert a flash signal press FLASH F appears...

Page 38: ...the telephone is idle press DIR to enter the directory Press DIR or CID to scroll to REVIEW Press SELECT Press DIR or CID to scroll through the directory entries OR Use the dial pad keys to enter the...

Page 39: ...may be called by different names such as caller ID with visual call waiting by different telephone service providers and may not be available in all areas The format of caller ID display depends on th...

Page 40: ...nnected If you subscribe to caller ID service this telephone will reset the time and date automatically each time new call information is received You can set the time and date manually if desired see...

Page 41: ...r at one of the speed dial memory locations When the call log is full the oldest entry is deleted to make room for new incoming call information If a call is answered before the information appears on...

Page 42: ...ephone is idle press CID to enter the call log If NEW CALL FIRST is selected in the CALL LIST ORDER menu page 17 and there are new calls in the call log press CID repeatedly to scroll through the new...

Page 43: ...e caller ID entries starting with the oldest call Press DIR or CID to scroll through the caller ID entries Press DISPLAY DIAL to call using the speakerphone OR Press DISPLAY DIAL and lift the handset...

Page 44: ...hen press DIR or CID to scroll through all caller ID entries in chronological order OR If BY TIME is selected in the CALL LIST ORDER menu page 17 the telephone will show the caller ID entries starting...

Page 45: ...h all caller ID entries in chronological order OR If BY TIME is selected in the CALL LIST ORDER menu page 17 the telephone will show the caller ID entries starting with the oldest call Press DIR or CI...

Page 46: ...onological order OR If BY TIME is selected in the CALL LIST ORDER menu page 17 the telephone will show the caller ID entries starting with the oldest call Press DIR or CID to scroll through the caller...

Page 47: ...is probably in the wiring or the local service Call your telephone service provider There is no dial tone First try all the above suggestions The telephone line cord may be malfunctioning Install a n...

Page 48: ...ters kitchen appliances and cordless telephones Test a working telephone at the same telephone wall jack If another telephone has the same problem the problem is in the telephone jack Contact your tel...

Page 49: ...and other telephone 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 does not solve the problem relocate...

Page 50: ...ters The telephone does not receive caller ID or the system does not display caller ID during call waiting Make sure you subscribe to caller ID with call waiting features provided by the telephone ser...

Page 51: ...s the USB port on your computer may not have enough power In these instances try using a USB hub with its own external power supply If you are using a firewall it may prevent access to your nontraditi...

Page 52: ...lectrical storms can sometimes cause power surges harmful to electronic equipment For your own safety take caution when using electrical appliances during storms Cleaning your telephone Your telephone...

Page 53: ...hould be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your home or office consult your dealer or local power company Do...

Page 54: ...he product exhibits a distinct change in performance Avoid using a telephone other than cordless during an electrical storm There is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning Do not use the telep...

Page 55: ...let on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly appro...

Page 56: ...less For more information please contact your telephone service provider This equipment may not be used with Party Lines If you have specially wired alarm dialing equipment connected to your telephone...

Page 57: ...ons 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation The term IC before the certification regis...

Page 58: ...modules or equipment Repair or replacement of the Product at VTech s option is your exclusive remedy VTech will return the repaired or replacement Products to you in working condition You should expe...

Page 59: ...ring transit and transportation and are responsible for delivery or handling charges incurred in the transport of the Product s to the service location VTech will return repaired or replaced Product u...

Page 60: ...Implied warranties including those of fitness for a particular purpose and merchantability an unwritten warranty that the Product is fit for ordinary use are limited to one year from the date of purc...

Page 61: ...8in X 1 634in Telephone base 8 701in X 4 055in X 2 028in Weight Handset 0 661 lb Telephone base 1 389 lb Power requirements Telephone base 7 5V DC 100mA Memory Telephone directory 25 memory locations...

Page 62: ...mber 29 Directory overview 30 Display screen messages 5 39 E Edit a directory entry 34 Emergency call 21 23 F FCC ACTA and IC regulations 52 54 Feature summary 14 Flash 27 H Handset volume 25 Home are...

Page 63: ...tory 41 Screen contrast 16 Screen icons 4 Speakerphone 22 Speed dial memory overview 28 T Technical specifications 58 Telephone installation 6 Telephone overview 2 Temporary tone dialing 27 Time and d...

Page 64: ...ROUP OF COMPANIES Distributed in the U S A by VTech Communications Inc Beaverton Oregon 97008 Distributed in Canada by VTech Technologies Canada Ltd Richmond B C V6W 1L5 Copyright 2010 for VTECH TELEC...

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