Congratulations
on purchasing your new VTech product.
Before using this product, please read
Important safety instructions
.
This manual has instructions on how to
set up and register your new handset. For
instructions on using the handset, see the
Abridged user’s manual that came with your
telephone base.
What’s in the box
Your product package contains the following
items. Save your sales receipt and original
packaging in the event warranty service is
necessary.
Install the battery
Install the battery as shown below.
NOTES
Use only supplied battery.
If the handset will not be used for a long time,
disconnect and remove the battery to prevent
possible leakage.
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Connect
Connect the charger
NOTES
Use only the adapters provided.
The adapters are intended for 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 outlet.
Charge the battery
Once you have installed the battery, the
battery indicators show the battery status
(see the following table).
NOTES
For best performance, keep the handset in the
charger when not in use.
The battery is fully charged after 12 hours of
continuous charging.
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The following table summarizes the battery
charge indicators and actions to take.
Battery
indicators
Battery status
Action
The screen
is blank, or
shows
Place
in charger
and
flashes.
The battery
has no charge
or very little
charge. The
handset cannot
be used.
Charge without
interruption
(at least
30 minutes).
The screen
shows
Low
battery
and
flashes.
The battery has
enough charge
to be used for a
short time.
Charge without
interruption
(at least
30 minutes).
The screen
shows
HANDSET X
.
The battery is
charged.
To keep the
battery charged,
place it in the
telephone base
or charger when
not in use.
Before use
Add and register a handset
You can add new
VC7100A
cordless handset
to your
VC7151-202A
series telephone
system, Your telephone system supports a
maximum of five handsets.
Register each handset with the telephone
base before use. After charged, each
expansion handset alternately displays
To register HS, see manual.
.
Charge the handset for at least 30 minutes
before registering it to the telephone base.
To register a handset:
Place the new/non-registered handset
in the telephone base. The handset and
telephone base show
Registering... Please
wait
.
The handset and telephone base show
HANDSET X registered
and you hear a beep
when the registration process completes. The
registration process takes about 90 seconds to
complete.
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Deregister all handsets
To replace a handset or reassign the
designated handset number of a registered
handset, you must deregister all handsets and
then individually register each handset.
To deregister all handset:
Press and hold
/FIND HANDSET
on the
telephone base for about 10 seconds,
when the telephone base shows
Deregister all devices?
.
Press
YES
or press
/FIND HANDSET
again within 2 seconds.
The telephone base shows
Deregistered all
devices
. All handsets show
To register HS,
see manual.
when the deregistration process
completes. The deregistration process takes
about 10 seconds to complete.
Check for dial tone:
Press or
on the handset or on the
telephone base. If you hear a dial tone, the
installation is successful.
If you do not hear a dial tone:
Make sure the installation procedures
described above are properly done.
It may be a wiring problem. If you have
changed your telephone service to digital
service from a cable company or a VoIP
service provider, the telephone line may
need to be rewired to allow all existing
telephone jacks to work. Contact your
cable/VoIP service provider for more
information.
Operating range
This handset and telephone base can
communicate over only a certain distance -
which can vary with the locations of the
telephone base and handset, the weather, and
the layout of your home or office.
When the handset is out of range, the handset
displays
Out of range OR
no power at
base
and
Put HS on base to power base
alternately.
If there is a call while the handset is out of
range, it may not ring, or if it does ring, the call
may not connect well when you press or .
Move closer to the telephone base, and then
press or
to answer the call. If the handset
moves out of range during a telephone
conversation, there may be interference. To
improve reception, move closer to the
telephone base.
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VC7100A
Accessory handset
for use with
VC7151-202A series
User’s manual
User’s manual
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