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Basic operation

Basic operation

Ringer silencing

This feature allows you to silence the ringer temporarily when the telephone 
is ringing. 
• Press the softkey 

SILENCING

 on the handset or the softkey 

QUIET 

on the 

base unit to temporarily silence the ringer.  

Call waiting

If you subscribe to the call waiting service, press the softkey 

FLASH

 on the 

handset or at the base unit to answer the new incoming call. 

Intercom call

The intercom feature allows a conversation between the handset and the base 
unit, or between handsets if additional handsets are registered for use with the 
system.

From base unit to all handsets

• Press 

INTERCOM

 at the base unit, and press the softkey 

SELECT

 to choose 

GLOBAL PAGE.

• All handsets will ring and the screen will display 

Global Page from BASE. 

• Any handset can then answer the page, and enter intercom mode by pressing  

/FLASH

,

, or any keys on the dialing pad.

• To end an intercom call, press 

/CLEAR 

on the handset, or press 

INTERCOM

 at the base unit.

Intercom

SELECT

Global Page

BASE
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HANDSET
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Summary of Contents for wf6972

Page 1: ...o ensure proper installation of this VTech innovative and feature rich product You can also visit our website at www vtechphones com for support shopping and everything new at VTech In Canada please visit www vtechcanada com VTech toll free 1 800 595 9511 In Canada dial 1 800 267 7377 Important Before using this telephone you must read the Important safety instructions on page 78 of this manual ...

Page 2: ...e registered with the base unit before use The handset provided with your telephone is automatically registered as Handset 1 Additional handsets will be assigned numbers in the order they are registered 2 3 4 5 6 7 and 8 A maximum of 16 handsets can be registered to each base unit To order additional handsets model wf6909 visit us on the web at www vtechphones com or call VTech Customer Service at...

Page 3: ...nebook entry 35 Delete a phonebook entry 35 Call log 36 Review the call log 37 Dial a call log entry 37 Save an entry to the handset phonebook 38 Delete an entry 38 Redial list 39 Dial an entry from the redial list 39 Save a redial entry to the handset phonebook 40 Delete a redial entry 40 Answering system operation About answering system operation 41 Setting answering system 42 Outgoing greeting ...

Page 4: ...www vtechphones com 2 Table of contents Maintenance 75 About cordless telephones 76 Warranty 76 FCC ACTA and IC regulations 77 6GEJPKECN URGEKſECVKQPU 80 Index 81 ...

Page 5: ...Check to make sure the telephone package includes the following Your telephone Your telephone is ready for desk use with the attached desk mount If you want to remove it please see page XX To purchase a To purchase a new battery pack part number 29 001155 000 000 visit us on the web at www vtechphones com or call VTech Communications Inc at 1 800 595 9511 in the United States In Canada call 1 800 ...

Page 6: ...levision sets or microwave ovens Avoid excessive heat cold dust or moisture Use only the AC power adapter supplied with this telephone If you need a replacement call VTech Communications Inc at 1 800 595 9511 in the United States In Canada call 1 800 267 7377 Plug the telephone line cord into a telephone jack Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch This pow...

Page 7: ...art charging the new battery for at least 16 hours You can keep the battery charged by returning the handset to the base unit after each use When the battery power is fully depleted a full recharge takes about 16 hours Use only the supplied VTech rechargeable battery Use only the VTech battery supplied with this telephone If you need a new battery visit us on the web at www vtechphones com or call...

Page 8: ...onal To purchase a headset visit us on the web at www vtechphones com or call VTech Customer Service at 1 800 595 9511 In Canada call 1 800 267 7377 Whenever a compatible headset is connected to the cordless handset the microphone on the handset will be muted This is done to limit the effect of background noise Plug the 2 5 mm headset into the jack on the side of the handset beneath the small rubb...

Page 9: ...r call waiting services but wish to try them now You can use this telephone with regular caller ID service and you can use its other features without subscribing to either caller ID or combined caller ID with call waiting service There may be fees for these services and these services may not be available in all areas The caller ID features will work only if both you and the caller are in areas of...

Page 10: ...Desk mount installation To place your base unit on a desk or table insert the desk wall bracket as instructed below Position the bracket and slide it towards the unit until it clicks into place Remove the bracket by pressing on the two edges of the bracket and sliding downwards 0QKUG ſNVGT for DSL users To single telephone jack RJ11C Telephone line cord Most DSL providers recommend installing a DS...

Page 11: ...dset layout Telephone settings 1 Earpiece 2 LCD display 3 Headset jack 2 5 mm 4 SPEAKERPHONE 5 NavKeys four way 6 TALK FLASH 7 Dial pad keys 0 9 8 down up softkeys 9 Volume up down keys 10 MENU SEL key 11 OFF CLEAR 12 Microphone 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ...

Page 12: ... MENU 5 6 CLEAR 7 NEW MESSAGE 8 CHARGE 9 MIC microphone 10 Dial pad keys 0 9 11 INT intercom FIND HANDSET 12 ANS answering system ON OFF 13 DELETE 14 SKIP 15 PLAY STOP 16 REPEAT 17 SPEAKER 18 Volume keys 19 Antenna Base unit layout 1 4 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ...

Page 13: ...per image x Make sure the handset is in idle mode x Press MENU SEL to display the Phone book menu x Press the UP or DOWN NavKey or until reaching Pictures or Animations and press MENU SEL to select x Use the UP or DOWN NavKey or to scroll through the available pictures or animations x Press the softkey SET VQ EQPſTO VJG UGNGEVKQP QH C FGUKTGF RKEVWTG QT animation x The screen displays Wallpaper se...

Page 14: ...3 preset musical ring ers or the ringer melody you have recorded When in the Ringer Melody menu use the UP or DOWN NavKey or to scroll through the list of ringer melodies Telephone settings Handset sounds x When in idle mode press ress MENU SEL to display the menu x Press the UP or DOWN NavKey or or until reaching the Sounds menu CPF RTGUU 07 5 VQ EQPſTO 7UG VJG UP or DOWN NavKey or or to scroll t...

Page 15: ... choice Press the softkey SET VQ EQPſTO QWT UGVVKPI CPF VJG UETGGP FKURNC U Choice saved Keypad Tone The handset is default to beep at each key press keypad tone on When in the When in the Keypad Tone menu the current setting On is shown with a tick mark on the left Use the UP or DOWN NavKey or V to toggle between ON or OFF Press the softkey the softkey SET VQ EQPſTO QWT UGVVKPI Keypad Tone SET v ...

Page 16: ...or PM Press the softkey SET VQ EQPſTO QWT UGNGEVKQP 6JG UETGGP YKNN FKURNC Choice saved CPF VJGTG YKNN DG C EQPſTOCVKQP VQPG Language At this menu you can select the language used in all menus and screen displays Choices are English French and Spanish When in the Settings menu press the UP or DOWN NavKey or until reaching Language Press MENU SEL to select Use the UP or DOWN NavKey or to choose the...

Page 17: ... indication on the handset When in the Settings menu press the UP or DOWN NavKey or until reaching Clear Voice Mail and press MENU SEL to select The screen displays Clear Voice Mail Indication Are you sure Press the softkey YES or NO VQ EQPſTO Edit handset name When in the Settings menu press the UP or DOWN NavKey or until reaching Edit Handset Name and press MENU SEL to select Use the dial pad se...

Page 18: ...ult Settings Are you sure Press the softkey YES or NO VQ EQPſTO Telephone settings Handset settings Record and settings in Phonebook Call log redial list and time will not be affected by restoring default setting Show handset name When in the Settings menu press the UP or DOWN NavKey or until reaching Show Handset Name Press MENU SEL to select The current selection is marked with a tick Use the UP...

Page 19: ...e handset will show the day and time the memo and incoming messages are recorded the length of the message and a diagram of the NavKey illustrating how to repeat or skip a message Play the message From screensaver mode if there are new messages Press CLEAR and the screen will display New Message Press MENU SEL and the screen displays the number of new and old messages Press the softkey PLAY to pla...

Page 20: ...messages Press MENU SEL when in idle mode Press the DOWN NavKey twice to reach Messages Press MENU SEL to select The screen displays the number of new and old messages Press the softkey DELETE to delete all messages The screen displays Delete all Messages Are you sure Press the softkey YES or NO VQ EQPſTO Press the DOWN NavKey twice to reach Messages Press MENU SEL to select The screen displays nu...

Page 21: ... SELECT to select the menu to enter Base settings Clock setting When in the CLOCK SETTING menu the current clock is displayed Press the softkey CHANGE to change the digit and the AM PM Press the softkey NEXT to move to the next digit Press the SET UQHVMG YJGP ſPKUJGF UGVVKPI VJG VKOG CPF VJGTG YKNN DG C EQPſTOCVKQP VQPG Weekday setting When in the WEEKDAY SETTING menu the current weekday is displa...

Page 22: ...P ſPKUJGF UGVVKPI CPF VJGTG YKNN DG C EQPſTOCVKQP tone Base settings Ringer volume 6JGTG CTG QRVKQPU HQT ſXG NGXGNU QH XQNWOG 6JGTG YKNN DG C UCORNG QH GCEJ TKPIGT volume when scrolling through the choices When in the RINGER VOLUME menu the current ringer volume is displayed by the shaded bar Press the softkey or to change the ringer volume You can also use the to change the ringer volume You can ...

Page 23: ... DIAL TYPE menu the current choice is highlighted Use the softkey or to toggle between TONE or PULSE Press the SET softkey when you are done setting and there will be a EQPſTOCVKQP VQPG Base settings Clear message waiting indicator When in the CLEAR MSG WAIT menu the screen displays CLEAR MESSAGE WAITING INDICATOR ARE YOU SURE Use the softkey YES or NO VQ EQPſTO QWT EJCPIG VJGTG YKNN DG C EQPſTOCV...

Page 24: ...www vtechphones com 22 Telephone settings Delete this empty page ...

Page 25: ...n press FLASH or if you want to use speakerphone To answer a call press FLASH or if you want to use speakerphone To end a call press CLEAR or put the handset back to the base unit Make answer and end calls at the base unit Press SPEAKER then dial the number OR Dial the number press CLEAR to backspace use the softkey PAUSE to insert a pause then press SPEAKER to connect To answer a call press SPEAK...

Page 26: ...hear you while you can still hear the other party During a call press the softkey MUTE on the handset or at the base unit to mute the microphone Press the softkey UNMUTE to return to normal conversation Volume control During a call use the volume control on the right side of the handset or the volume control on the base unit to adjust the listening volume Press or on the volume control key to adju...

Page 27: ...call Intercom call The intercom feature allows a conversation between the handset and the base unit or between handsets if additional handsets are registered for use with the system From base unit to all handsets Press INTERCOM at the base unit and press the softkey SELECT to choose GLOBAL PAGE All handsets will ring and the screen will display Global Page from BASE Any handset can then answer the...

Page 28: ... page is from handset 1 To answer the page on any handset press FLASH or any keys on the dialing pad To answer the page at the base unit press INTERCOM or SPEAKERPHONE To end an intercom call on any handsets press CLEAR To end it at the base unit press INTERCOM or SPEAKERPHONE at the base unit From the base unit to a specific handset Press INTERCOM at the base unit and use the softkey or to scroll...

Page 29: ...O The destination handset or base unit will ring and the screen displays INTERCOM from Handset 1 if the page is from handset 1 To answer the page on any handset press FLASH or any keys on the dialing pad To answer the page at the base unit press INTERCOM or SPEAKERPHONE Conference call This feature allows you to have conference calls with up to three registered handsets and the base unit To enter ...

Page 30: ...croll to Intercom and press MENU SEL VQ EQPſTO Use the UP or DOWN NavKey or to scroll to the base unit or destination handset Press MENU SEL VQ EQPſTO The destination handset or the base unit will ring press FLASH or on the destination handset to answer or press INTERCOM or SPEAKERPHONE to answer at the base unit Press CLEAR on the originating handset to transfer the call Press FLASHonthedestinati...

Page 31: ... call can be answered normally To connect the incoming call with the intercom call press FLASH or on the handset or press SPEAKERPHONE at the base unit to answer the incoming call From the base unit to the handset During a call press HOLD to put the call on hold Press INTERCOM and use the softkey or to scroll to the desired handset and press the softkey SELECT VQ EQPſTO When the target handset rin...

Page 32: ... menu without saving any changes The phonebook on the base unit can be assessed in idle mode by pressing the softkey PHONEBOOK The handset phonebook can be assessed in idle mode by pressing MENU SEL twice pressing the UP or DOWN NavKey or Telephone operation Store an entry in the phone book On the handset When in the Phonebook menu press the softkey NEW to create a new entry The screen displays En...

Page 33: ...s to enter the name Press the softkey DONE to save the name and go to the Enter Number screen Press the softkey SAVE VQ EQPſTO Customize entries This feature allows you to assign a distinctive ringer and picture animation to a URGEKſE JCPFUGV GPVT 6JG FKUVKPEVKXG TKPIGT CPF RKEVWTG CPKOCVKQP YKNN CNGTV QW when this person calls You can customize the entries before saving it either in the phonebook...

Page 34: ... the dial pad to enter the alphabet and press the softkey SET to EQPſTO Dial a phonebook entry On the handset When in the Phonebook menu use the UP or DOWN NavKey or to scroll to the desired entry or use the softkey FIND to search for it Press FLASH or press to dial the entry At the base unit When in the Phonebook menu use the UP or DOWN NavKey or to scroll to the desired entry or use the softkey ...

Page 35: ...choose the desired ringer and picture animation Press the softkey SAVE to save the changes The screen displays Entry has been saved CPF VJGTG YKNN DG C EQPſTOCVKQP VQPG Telephone operation Directory At the base unit When in the Phonebook menu use the UP or DOWN NavKey or to to scroll to the entry to be edited or use the softkey FIND to search the entry Press MENU SEL to select the entry Press the ...

Page 36: ... use the softkey FIND to search for it Press MENU SEL to select the entry Press the softkey DELETE and the screen displays Delete Options menu Press MENU SEL to select Delete Entry CPF VJGTG YKNN DG C EQPſTOCVKQP tone Delete all phonebook entries On the handset When in the Phonebook menu use the UP or DOWN NavKey or to to scroll to the entry to be deleted or use the softkey FIND to search for it P...

Page 37: ... following order When editing characters press the softkey BACK to backspace Press the LEFT or RIGHT NavKey or to move the cursor Press the RIGHT NavKey again to add a space Press and hold the key to insert a dialing pause Number Characters by number of key presses Key 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 1 Space 2 A B C a b c 2 3 D E F d e f 3 4 G H I g h i 4 5 J K L j k l 5 6 M N O m n o 6 7 P Q R S p q r s 7 8 ...

Page 38: ...ion New Call will be displayed on both the handset and the base unit if there are new call log entries i e missed call including missed call waiting record and unreviewed calls You can also listen to messages if the callers left messages when reviewing the call log The call log can be accessed on the handset by pressing the softkey CALL LOG or pressing MENU SEL and DOWN NavKey once and then press ...

Page 39: ... the to scroll to the desired entry Press FLASH or to dial the number Press or MENU SEL to display the possible dialing options Use the UP or DOWN NavKey or to scroll through the choices and to scroll through the choices and press the softkey DIAL or FLASH or to dial the number At the base unit When in the call log use the softkey or to scroll to the desired entry Press SPEAKERPHONE to dial the en...

Page 40: ...ndset When in the call log press the UP or DOWN NavKey or to scroll to the to scroll to the entry to be deleted Press the softkey DELETE VQ EQPſTO CPF VJGTG YKNN DG C EQPſTOCVKQP VQPG From the base unit When in the call log use the softkey or to scroll to the entry to be deleted Press the softkey SELECT to select Use the softkey or to scroll to DELETE CALL LOG and press the softkey SELECT VQ EQPſT...

Page 41: ...entry Redial list is empty is displayed on screen if there is no dialed number on the list The redial list can be accessed on the handset and the base unit by pressing the softkey REDIAL in idle mode Dial an entry from the redial list From the handset When in the redial list use the UP or DOWN NavKey or to scroll to the to scroll to the desired number Press FLASH or to dial To add a pause to the n...

Page 42: ... been saved CPF VJGTG YKNN DG C EQPſTOCVKQP VQPG If you wish to assign a distinctive ringer and picture animation to the entry see the section Customize entries on page 34 Delete a redial entry From the handset When in the redial list use the UP or DOWN NavKey or to scroll to the to scroll to the number to be deleted Press the softkey DELETE CPF VJGTG YKNN DG C EQPſTOCVKQP VQPG From the base unit ...

Page 43: ...ength of each message Individual messages can be up to 4 minutes in length but the total maximum recording time is 15 minutes Message will remain available for replay until they are deleted Handset access In addition to the features described in this section the handset can also be used to review or delete messages see Handset messages section on page 16 ...

Page 44: ...KNN DG C EQPſTOCVKQP VQPG Setting answering system Set record options This feature allows you to set the answering system to announce the greeting only or allow the callers to leave messages Press the softkey MENU in idle mode Press the softkey twice to reach ANSWERING SYSTEM Press the softkey SELECT VQ EQPſTO Press the softkey twice to reach RECORD OPTIONS and press SELECT to select Use the softk...

Page 45: ...hree times to reach RINGS TO ANSWER and press the softkey SELECT VQ EQPſTO Use the softkey or to scroll through the options Press the softkey SELECT VQ EQPſTO CPF VJGTG YKNN DG C EQPſTOCVKQP VQPG Set call screening This feature allows you to listen to the caller s messages while they are being recorded If you wish to take the call press FLASH or on the handset or SPEAKERPHONE at the base unit when...

Page 46: ... toggle between ON and OFF Press the softkey SET VQ EQPſTO CPF VJGTG YKNN DG C EQPſTOCVKQP VQPG Setting answering system Set security code A four digit security code is required to access the answering system from any touch tone telephone The factory default code is 4321 Press the softkey MENU in idle mode Press the softkey twice to reach ANSWERING SYSTEM Press the softkey SELECT VQ EQPſTO Press t...

Page 47: ...about nine inches away Press the softkey STOP YJGP ſPKUJGF The answering system will automatically playback the newly recorded greeting Press the softkey STOP to stop the playback anytime Outgoing greeting is the message callers hear when calls are answered by the answering system The telephone is preset with a greeting that answers calls with Hello I m unable to answer your call right now Please ...

Page 48: ...REETING OPTION menu Press the softkey once to reach FACTORY SETTING and press the softkey SELECT VQ EQPſTO The screen displays RESTORE FACTORY GREETING ARE YOU SURE Press the softkey YES VQ EQPſTO CPF VJGTG YKNN DG C EQPſTOCVKQP VQPG 2TGUU the softkey NO if you decide not to restore the factory greeting When factory greeting is restored the greeting recorded by you will be deleted ...

Page 49: ...lay the message Press PLAY STOP to stop the playback Options during playback Press VOLUME to adjust the speaker volume Press SKIP to skip to the next message Press REPEAT to repeat the message currently playing Press twice to listen to the previous message Press the softkey PAUSE to pause the playback and press the softkey PLAY to resume playback Press DELETE to delete the current message The syst...

Page 50: ...ly the same way as incoming messages Record a memo Press the softkey MEMO at the base unit The screen displays RECORD MEMO AFTER TONE After the tone speak towards the microphone at the bottom front of the base unit from about nine inches away Press the softkey STOP YJGP QW JCXG ſPKUJGF TGEQTFKPI Memo playback Press PLAY STOP to play the memo See the section Options during playback on page 47 for o...

Page 51: ...all If no key is pressed within 10 seconds of entering remote access any new messages will be played automatically Once the new Once the new messages have been played the system will announce the help menu options If no key is pressed within 20 seconds the remote access call is automatically disconnected Hang up Saves all messages 1 Plays all messages 2 Plays new messages only 5 Plays help menu 7 ...

Page 52: ... EQPPGEV VJG JCPFUGV VQ VJG 2 CRRNKECVKQP VJG EQORWVGT PGVYQTM YKNN PGGF VQ JCXG VJG EQPſIWTCVKQP as shown below For the router or access point it has to be 801 11 b or g compatible Computer Wireless Router or Router Access Point 802 11b or g DSL Cable Modem WF6972 Handset Wireless Connection Wired Connection In the setup a wireless router or a combination of router and access point is required Al...

Page 53: ...DNG PGVYQTMU H QW ſPF C UGEWTKV NQEM symbol next to the network name it means that the network is locked with a security key or password and you need a security key to unlock it go to the section Secutiy lock on how to unlock You can press the softkey RESCAN to scan again for available networks if you wish If you choose the network without a secutity lock use the UP or DOWN NavKey QT X VQ TGCEJ VJ...

Page 54: ...E HELP SELECT PC IP Address DELETE HELP SELECT IP 192 108 111 001 Enter PC IP address Use the dial pad to enter the IP address which is available in PC application Use the LEFT or RIGHT NavKeys or to move the cursor to the left or right Use softkey DELETE to delete the digit where the cursor is on Press the MENU SEL VQ EQPſTO The screen displays message that it is trying to connect Once the messag...

Page 55: ...key MORE will prompt you to re check the PC IP address Press the softkey YES VQ EQPſTO CPF TGHGT VQ VJG UGEVKQP PC IP address Press the softkey NO to go to next error or end setup mode Check on your PC to make sure the VTech PC software is running Error Cannot associate to XXX network select another network For this error press the softkey YES to to search for another network and the screen displa...

Page 56: ...time software installation Insert the enclosed VTech PC applications CD into your personal computer An installation window will open on the monitor giving you three options 1 Install Uninstall the VTech PC applications software 2 Browse the Installation CD 3 Visit VTech on the web To install the software click on the Install Uninstall the VTech PC applications icon and follow the instructions for ...

Page 57: ...asic graphic editing functions such as zoom rotate brightness contrast and color balance By clicking the relevant icons to modify the opened picture accordingly When using these tools to edit your picture the picture will be shown on the preview panel on the left side of the phonebook manager application While in graphic edit mode there is a red preview box over the center of the main graphic pane...

Page 58: ...been downloaded to the handset PC applications software Picture download 1PEG C ITCRJKE ſNG KU QRGPGF KV ECP DG VTCPUHGTTGF HTQO QWT 2 VQ QWT JCPFUGV 6JGTG CTG OCP images in the phonebook manager software for downloading into your handset or you can transfer your own pictures onto the handset The phonebook manager supports the following graphic formats GIF JPEG BMP TIFF and PNG ...

Page 59: ...ntly transferred from the phonebook manager PC applications software To transfer images from the software to the handset Make sure the WiFi setup is successfully connected Activate the PC data transfer mode by entering the Applications menu in handset and select PC data transfer Following the steps in Open a Graphic File Once you have opened the desired image click on the Transfer to Handset butto...

Page 60: ...C application The user can also export the master phonebook data in the VTech PC application You can either export selected contacts or the entire phonebook FCVCDCUG 6JG ſNG HQTOCV KU 58 Click on the Import Export button in the Master phonebook section Ŗ WTKPI VJG KORQTV QT GZRQTV RTQEGUU VJG WUGT YKNN DG RTQORVGF VQ NKPM VJG KORQTVGF QT GZRQTVGF ſNG EQPVGPV ſGNFU VQ VJG 86GEJ OCUVGT RJQPGDQQM ſGN...

Page 61: ...ort operation on an empty phonebook until you have mastered the process PC applications software Contact transfers This feature allows the user to transfer the phonebook between master phonebook and handset phonebook To transfer click on the contacts you wish to transfer and click or v to transfer ...

Page 62: ...s can be created HTQO UGXGTCN KORQTVGF RKEVWTGU CP CPKOCVGF IKH ſNG QT ETGCVGF HTQO UGNGEVGF RQVKQPU QH C XKFGQ ſNG 6JG V RG QH ſNGU VJCV ECP DG QRGPGF CTG ORI ORGI CXK YOX IKH DOR IKH LRI VKH RPI To open animation click on the Open Animation button To save animation click on the Save Animation button To create aniamation click on the Create Animation button ...

Page 63: ...ial features PC applications software Animations tab functions H CP CPKOCVGF IKH KU KORQTVGF QPN HTCOGU YKNN DG WUGF 9JGP KORQTVKPI HTQO C XKFGQ ſNG C maximum of 3 still images per second for a total of 6 seconds can be imported ...

Page 64: ...st news headlines to the handset Click on the Delete Channel button to delete RSS feed channel RSS feeds tab functions R S S n e w s h e a d l i n e s options Click on the news headline you wish to delete and click on the Delete Selected button to delete Click on the Options button to set the RSS feed update rate 5 30min 1 2 3 4 8 12hrs 1day 1week andthemaximum hard drive space to be used to store...

Page 65: ...NKECVKQPU UQHVYCTG CTG YCX OR Ŗ NKEM QP VJG 1RGP 5QWPF KNG DWVVQP VQ QRGP C UQWPF ſNG Ŗ 7UG VJG EQPVTQN DWVVQP VQ RNC UVQR HCUV HQTYCTF QT TGYKPF VJG UQWPF ſNG Ŗ NKEM QP VJG 6TCPUHGT DWVVQP VQ VTCPUHGT VJG UQWPF ſNG VQ VJG JCPFUGV Ŗ 7UG VJG OQWUG VQ FTCI C RQTVKQP QH UQWPF ſNG KP VJG ITG CTGC UJQYP DGNQY Enter a name for the sound clip in Sound Clip Name Ŗ NKEM QP VJG 6TCPUHGT DWVVQP VQ VTCPUHGT V...

Page 66: ...unctions This feature allows you to connect to a web camera connected to the PC Once connected the live video from the web camera can be viewed from the handset Select the web camera in Webcam Device Click on the button in the Preview column to preview the video ...

Page 67: ...de by selecting this choice in the Applications menu In order to transfer data from PC operations must be initiated by from the VTech PC applications software with the handset in PC data transfer mode For operations of the software refer to the section VTech PC applications software on page When in the Applications menu use the UP or DOWN NavKey or to reach PC data transfer and press MENU SEL to c...

Page 68: ...he WiFi connection continues Press and hold OFF if you wish to end the WiFi connection This menu allows the user to access stored pictures on the PC and view it on VJG JCPFUGV 6JG 2 CRRNKECVKQP YKNN CNNQY VJG WUGT VQ URGEKſGF VJG HQNFGT VJCV can be accessed by the handset When in the Applications menu use the UP or DOWN NavKey or to reach View PC pictures and press MENU SEL to choose Ŗ 6JG UETGGP ...

Page 69: ...ications menu use the UP or DOWN NavKey or to reach RSS feeds and press MENU SEL to choose The screen should display the RSS channel list Use the UP or DOWN NavKey or to scroll through the list and press MENU SEL to select The screen should display the headlines in the channel Press the softkey MORE or PREVIOUS to go to the next or previous screen to view the remaining portion of the headline Use ...

Page 70: ...NDSET X IS CALLING Other handset is calling INTERCOM The handset is in intercom call INCOMING CALL There is a call coming in INTERCOM ENDED The handset is terminating an intercom call LIST FULL You are saving to a full directory LOW BATTERY The battery needs to be recharged NO SIGNAL CALL ENDED Communication between handset and base unit is lost in intercom call OUTSIDE Connected to the external c...

Page 71: ...get handset is out of range or on an external call during intercom call UNABLE TO SAVE You are saving a private call log entry WARNING CHECK BATTERY The battery is not installed or not installed properly in the handset OR The battery needs to be replaced OR An incorrect battery has been installed by mistake Use only supplied battery or VTech replacement battery XX MISSED CALLS There are missed and...

Page 72: ... you know the level of charge in the battery from FULL to EMPTY Cycles low medium and full when handset battery is charging Flashes when a low battery condition is detected New message indicator Flashes when there is a new message in the answer system Line in use indicator On when an extension handset or parallel set is in use Hold indicator Flashes when a call is on hold Handset LEDs On when the ...

Page 73: ... medium and full when battery is charging in the spare battery compartment Flashes when the base unit is under power backup mode No AC power is detected Mute indicator Flashes when the microphone is muted Base icons MUTE Answering machine indicator Displays when the answer system is turned off Record message indicator Displays when the Record Message function is turned off In this mode the answeri...

Page 74: ...d base indicators Base LEDs Flashes when there is a new message in the answer machine Flashes when a call is on hold Lights when the base speakerphone is in use On when the handset is in the base unit New Message Speakerphone Charging ...

Page 75: ...se unit The handset screen will display message to prompt you to register the handset on the base unit Press the softkey MENU in idle mode press the softkey once and press the softkey SELECT to select REGISTER HANDSET The base unit screen displays Reigstering Handset and the handset screen displays Registration in progress If the registration is successful both the base unit and handset screen dis...

Page 76: ... mode to display menu Use the UP or DOWN NavKey or to reach Settings and press MENU SEL to select Use the UP or DOWN NavKey or until reaching Delete Registration Press MENU SEL to select The screen displays Delete Handset Registration Are you sure Press the softkey YES or NO VQ EQPſTO De register all handsets On the base unit press the softkey MENU in idle mode to display menu Press the UP NavKey ...

Page 77: ...www vtechphones com 75 Appendix Add additional handsets ...

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Page 79: ...JGEM YKVJ NQECN YCUVG OCPCIGOGPV EQFGU HQT URGEKCN 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 toxic if swallowed 4 Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery to conductive materials such as rings bracelets and keys The battery and or conductor may ...

Page 80: ...t could result in a risk QH ſTG QT GNGEVTKE UJQEM 0GXGT URKNN NKSWKF QH CP MKPF QP VJG RTQFWEV 10 To reduce the risk of electric shock do not disassemble this product but take it to an authorized service facility Opening or removing parts of the base or handset other than URGEKſGF CEEGUU FQQTU OC GZRQUG QW VQ FCPIGTQWU XQNVCIGU QT QVJGT TKUMU PEQTTGEV TGCUUGODNKPI ECP ECWUG GNGEVTKE UJQEM YJGP VJG...

Page 81: ...t get a dial tone Try all the suggestions above Move the handset closer to the base unit You might have moved out of range Make sure the telephone is set to the correct dial mode for the type of service that you have pulse or touchtone Refer to the Installation section of this user s manual to set the dial mode Your line cord might be malfunctioning Try installing a new line cord If the previous s...

Page 82: ...vision radio or other appliance may cause the VGNGRJQPG PQV VQ FKCN QWV RTQRGTN H QW ECPPQV GNKOKPCVG VJG DCEMITQWPF PQKUG ſTUV VT OWVKPI the handset before dialing or dialing from another room in your home with less background noise The batteries do not hold a charge Charge the battery in the handset for 16 hours For optimum daily performance return the handset to its base unit when not in use Yo...

Page 83: ...lephone is plugged in with a modem or 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 one another or use a different surge protector Relocate your base unit to a higher location The telephone will likely get better reception if not installed in a lower area If the other telephones ...

Page 84: ...WT JQOG QT QHſEG OKIJV DG NKOKVKPI VJG QRGTCVKPI TCPIG 6T OQXKPI VJG DCUG WPKV VQ CPQVJGT NQECVKQP RTGHGTCDN QP CP WRRGT ƀQQT If the other telephones in your home are having the issue the problem is in your wiring or local service Contact your local telephone company charges may apply Test a working telephone at the telephone jack If another telephone has the same problem the problem is the teleph...

Page 85: ...s telephone in the same outlet or near the microwave oven If your telephone is plugged in with a modem or 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 one another or use a different surge protector Relocate your base unit to a higher location The telephone will get better recept...

Page 86: ...se unit If it does not seem to respond do the following in the order listed 1 Disconnect the power to the base unit 2 Disconnect the handset battery and spare battery if applicable 3 Wait a few minutes 4 Connect power to the base unit 5 Re install the battery ies 6 Wait for the handset to re establish its link with the base unit To be safe allow up to one minute for this to take place ...

Page 87: ...se 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 wit...

Page 88: ...ith operation instructions This limited warranty extends only to the Consumer for Products purchased and used in the United States of America What will Vtech Communications do if the Product is not free from material defects in materials and workmanship during the limited warranty period Materially Defective Product During the limited warranty period Vtech s authorized service representative will ...

Page 89: ...G PQ QVJGT GZRTGUU YCTTCPVKGU 0Q QPG KU CWVJQTK GF VQ OCMG OQFKſECVKQPU VQ VJKU NKOKVGF YCTTCPV CPF QW UJQWNF PQV TGN QP CP UWEJ OQFKſECVKQP State Law Rights 6JKU YCTTCPV IKXGU QW URGEKſE NGICN TKIJVU CPF QW OC CNUQ JCXG QVJGT TKIJVU YJKEJ XCT HTQO UVCVG VQ UVCVG Limitations ORNKGF YCTTCPVKGU KPENWFKPI VJQUG QH ſVPGUU HQT C RCTVKEWNCT RWTRQUG CPF OGTEJCPVCDKNKV CP YTKVVGP YCTTCPV VJCV VJG RTQFWEV ...

Page 90: ...er REN is used to determine how many devices youmay connect to your telephone line and still have them ring when you are called TheREN for this product is encoded CU VJG VJ CPF VJ EJCTCEVGTU HQNNQYKPI VJG 75 KP VJGRTQFWEV KFGPVKſGT G I KH KU VJG 4 0 KU P OQUV DWV PQV CNN CTGCU VJG UWO QHCNN 4 0U UJQWNF DG ſXG QT NGUU QT OQTG KPHQTOCVKQP please contact your local telephone company This equipment ma...

Page 91: ...of the device 6JG VGTO Ŏŏ Ŏŏ DGHQTG VJG EGTVKſECVKQP TGIKUVTCVKQP PWODGT QPN UKIPKſGU VJCV VJG PFWUVT CPCFC VGEJPKECN URGEKſECVKQPU YGTG OGV The Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this terminal equipment is 0 1 The REN isan indication of the maximum number of devices allowed to be connected to a telephoneinterface The VGTOKPCVKQP QP CP KPVGTHCEG OC EQPUKUV QH CP EQODKPCVKQP QH FGXKEGUUWDLGEV QPN VQ...

Page 92: ...al conditions at the time of use Size Handset 171mm X 48mm X 32mm Base unit 225mm X 106mm X 93mm Charger 108mm X 95mm X 94mm Weight Handset 144 2 grams 201 4 grams with battery Base unit 427 4 grams Charger 104 8 grams Power requirements Handset 900mAH Ni MH Battery Base unit DC 5 1V 1700mAH Charger AC 9V 300mA Memory Base unit Caller ID log 50 memory locations 16 character names 16 digit phone nu...

Page 93: ...ry 40 Deleting phonebook records from the currently loaded phonebook 59 Dial a call log entry 37 Dial an entry from the redial list 39 Dial a phonebook entry 35 Dial type 24 E Edit a phonebook 56 Edit a phonebook entry 35 Edit handset name 19 Exporting contacts to a comma UGRCTCVGF VGZV ſNG F Factory settings 24 FCC ACTA and IC regulations 77 79 FLASH 27 G Graphic editing 54 Graphics tab functions...

Page 94: ...ord 50 Record a sound clip by using the microphone 51 Recording and playing memos 48 Record your greeting 45 Redial list 39 40 Registration of headset 63 Remote access 53 Replace a handset 64 Reset settings 21 Restore to factory greeting 46 Review the call log 37 Ringer melody 14 23 Ringer silencing 27 Ringer vibrate 15 Ringer volume 14 23 S Save an entry to the handset phonebook 38 40 Screen save...

Page 95: ...Index V Volume control 27 W Warranty 76 77 Weekday setting 22 ...

Page 96: ...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 000865 010 000 ...

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