Intercom
Use the intercom feature for conversation between two system
handsets, or a handset and a headset.
You can use a maximum of five handsets, or four handsets and
a headset at the same time. Only two handsets, or one handset
and one headset can be used on an intercom call. Only three
handsets, or two handsets and one headset can be used on an
outside call.
If there is an incoming call while the originating handset is
making an intercom request, the intercom request will
be stopped.
To initiate an intercom call:
Press
INT when the handset is not in use.
If you have more than two handsets, use the dialing keys to
select the destination handset or press
# (pound key) for the
destination headset.
To answer an intercom call:
Press /
FLASH
,
,
INT or any of the dialing keys on the
destination handset.
Press on the headset.
To end an intercom call:
Press
OFF/
CLEAR
or place the handset back in the telephone
base or its charger.
Press or place the headset in its charger.
Push to talk (PTT)
Use the push to talk feature to broadcast messages from one
handset to the speakerphone of one or all other handsets.
Only one PTT can be active at a time and only one handset can
talk at a time.
You must release
PUSH TO TALK so the other person
can respond.
While PTT is in use between two handsets, other handsets
cannot use the intercom feature but can access the
answering system.
To initiate a PTT call:
Press and hold
PUSH TO TALK when the handset is not in use.
When the connection is made, all handsets display
Press and hold [PTT] to talk and beep once.
Press and hold
PUSH TO TALK on your handset again. A chirp
indicates your microphone is on. Speak towards the handset.
Your voice is broadcast to all destination handsets.
Release
PUSH TO TALK after speaking. All handsets beep
once again. After the handsets beep, you can press and hold
PUSH TO TALK to continue speaking or the destination
handsets can respond.
To answer a PTT call:
When your handset receives a PTT call, the handset beeps and
the screen displays
Press and hold [PTT] to talk.
When someone else is speaking, your speakerphone light is on.
When your speakerphone light is off, press and hold
PUSH TO TALK on your handset. When you hear a chirp,
speak towards the handset.
Release
PUSH TO TALK after speaking. Your handset will
beep. After the beep, you can press and hold
PUSH TO TALK
to continue speaking or the destination handset can respond.
To end a PTT call:
Press
OFF/
CLEAR
or place the handset back in the telephone base
or charger.
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Directory
The directory can store up to 50 entries.
To add a directory entry:
Press
MENU/
SELECT
when the handset is not in use.
Scroll to select
>Directory and then >Add contact.
When the screen displays
ENTER NUMBER:
Use the dialing keys to enter the number (up to 30 digits).
-OR-
Copy a number from the redial list by pressing
REDIAL/
PAUSE
and then press
/
VOL
,
VOL/CID
or
REDIAL/
PAUSE
repeatedly to choose a number. Press
MENU
/SELECT to copy the number.
Press
MENU
/SELECT to move to the name.
When the screen displays
ENTER NAME, use the dialing keys
to enter the name (up to 15 characters). Additional key presses
show other characters of that particular key.
Press
MENU
/SELECT to confirm.
While entering names and numbers, you can:
Press
MUTE
/REMOVE or
OFF
/CLEAR to backspace and erase a
digit or character.
Press and hold
MUTE
/REMOVE to erase the entire entry.
Press
/
VOL
or
VOL/CID
to move the cursor to the right
or left.
Press and hold
REDIAL
/PAUSE to insert a dialing pause.
Press
0 to add a space.
To review and dial a directory entry:
Entries are sorted alphabetically.
Press
/
VOL
when the handset is not in use.
Scroll to browse through the directory, or use the dialing keys to
start a name search.
When the desired entry appears, press /
FLASH
or
to dial.
To edit a directory entry:
When the desired entry displays, press
MENU
/SELECT.
When the screen displays
EDIT CONTACT >Name:
Press
MENU
/SELECT to edit the name. Use the dialing keys
to edit.
-OR-
Scroll to select
>Number and then press
MENU
/SELECT to
edit the number. Use the dialing keys to edit.
Press
MENU
/SELECT to save.
To delete a directory entry:
When the desired entry displays, press
MUTE
/REMOVE.
When the screen displays
Delete contact?, press
MENU
/SELECT to confirm.
Caller ID
This product supports caller ID services provided by most
telephone service providers. Depending on your service
subscription, you may see the caller’s name, number, date and
time of calls that are sent by your telephone service provider after
the first or second ring.
Call log
The call log stores up to 50 entries. If you answer a call before the
caller information appears on the screen, it will not be saved in the
call log.
The handset displays
XX Missed call(s) when there are calls
that have not been reviewed in the call log.
If you want to erase the missed call indicator, press and hold
OFF
/CLEAR on the idle handset.
To review and dial a call log entry:
Press
VOL
/CID when the handset is not
in use.
Scroll to browse through the call log.
When the desired entry appears:
Press
# repeatedly to show
different dialing options.
Press
1 repeatedly if you need
to add or remove 1 in front of
the telephone number.
Press
/
FLASH
or
to dial the
displayed number.
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595-9511
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1-800-595-9511
595-9511
1-595-9511
800-595-9511
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1-800-595-9511
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#
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#
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To save a call log entry to the directory:
When the desired call log entry displays, press
MENU
/SELECT.
When the screen displays
EDIT NUMBER, use the dialing keys
to modify if necessary.
Press
MENU
/SELECT.
When the screen displays
EDIT NAME, use the dialing keys to
modify if necessary.
Press
MENU
/SELECT to confirm.
To delete the call log entries:
Delete an entry: When the desired call log entry displays,
press
MUTE
/REMOVE.
Delete all entries: Press MENU/
SELECT
when the handset is
not in use. Scroll to select
>Call log and then >Del all calls.
Press
MENU
/SELECT.
About answering system and voicemail
Your telephone has separate indicators for two different types of
voice messages: those left on the built-in answering system and
those left at your telephone service provider’s voicemail. Each
alerts you to new messages separately.
If and
NEW VOICEMAIL display on the handsets, your
telephone service provider is indicating that it has new
voicemail for you. Contact your telephone service provider for
more information on how to access your voicemail.
If
and
XX New messages show on the handsets and the
message window on the telephone base flashes, there are
messages recorded on the built-in answering system. It can
record and store up to 99 messages and each message can be
up to four minutes in length.
Answering system settings
Default settings are indicated by asterisks (*).
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Screen display
Function
Options
Call screening Set whether you hear the callers while they
are leaving messages to you.
On*
Off
# of rings
Set the number of times the telephone
rings before the answering system
answers. Toll saver allows you to check
for new messages and avoid paying
unnecessary long distance charges when
you are not calling from your local area.
6
4*
2
Toll saver
Remote code
Set a two-digit security code to access the
answering system remotely from any touch-
tone telephone.
19*
Msg alert tone
Set whether the telephone beeps every
10 seconds to alert you of new messages.
On*
Off
Answering system operation
Turn the answering system on or off
The answering system must be turned on to answer
and record messages. When it is turned on, the
/ANS ON/OFF light on the telephone base turns
on and
ANS ON displays on the handset.
Press
/ANS ON/OFF on the telephone base to
turn the built-in answering system on or off.
Record your own announcement
You can use the preset announcement to answer calls, or replace
it with your own recorded announcement. It can be up to 90
seconds in length.
Press
MENU/
SELECT
when the handset is not in use.
Scroll to select
>Aanswering Sys. Press
MENU
/SELECT again.
The handset announces,
“To play, press
2. To record, press 7.”
Press
7 to record.
The handset announces,
“Record after the tone. Press
5
when you are done.”
After the tone, speak towards the
handset microphone.
Press
5 when finished.
The answering system automatically plays back the newly
recorded announcement. Press
5 to stop the playback at any
time;
2 to replay the recorded announcement; or 7 to record
again if desired.
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Play messages
To play messages with the telephone base:
Press
/PLAY/
STOP
when the telephone is not in use.
Options during playback:
Press
/VOL+ or /VOL- to adjust the speaker volume.
Press
/SKIP to skip to the next message.
Press
/REPEAT to repeat the message currently playing.
Press
/REPEAT twice to listen to the previous message.
Press
X/DELETE to delete the current message. The system
advances to the next message.
Press
/
PLAY
/STOP to stop.
To play messages with a handset:
Press
MENU/SELECT twice when the telephone is not in use.
If you have either new or old messages, the messages play
automatically. If you have both new and old messages:
To play new messages, press
MENU
/SELECT to select
>Play new msgs.
To play old messages, scroll to select
>Play old msgs and then
press
MENU
/SELECT.
Options during playback:
Press /
VOL or VOL
/CID
to adjust the speaker volume.
Press
EQ to adjust the handset message playback
audio quality.
Press
6 to skip to the next message.
Press
4 to repeat the message currently playing. Press 4 twice
to listen to the previous message.
Press
3 to delete the current message. The system advances to
the next message.
Press
5 to stop.
Delete all messages
To delete all messages at the telephone base:
Press
X/DELETE when the phone is not in use.
To delete all messages with a handset:
Press
MENU/
SELECT
when the handset is not in use.
Scroll to select
>Answering Sys and then >Delete all old
messages? Press
MENU
/SELECT.
Call intercept
If you want to talk to the person whose message is being recorded,
press /
FLASH
or
or on the handset.
Access the answering system remotely
Dial your telephone number from any touch-tone telephone.
When the system plays your announcement, enter the two-digit
remote code. The preset code is
19.
Then you can enter one of the following remote commands.
Command
Function
1
Play all messages.
2
Play new messages.
3
Delete the current message (during playback).
33
Delete all old messages.
4
Repeat the current message (during playback).
44
Skip to the previous message (during playback).
5
Stop.
*5
Hear a list of remote commands.
6
Skip to the next message (during playback).
*7
Record a new announcement.
8
End the call.
0
Turn the answering system on or off.
Hang up or press
8 to end the call.
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IMPORTANT!
If you have difficulty with your telephone and headset, please
refer to the user’s manual for a full set of installation and operation
instructions. For customer service, visit our website at
www.vtechphones.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to
www.vtechcanada.com or call 1 (800) 267 -7377.
96-007722-020-100
