Important! Before using this telephone, you must read the Important safety instructions on page 78 of this manual. NEED HELP? This manual has all the feature operations and troubleshooting you need to install and operate your new VTech telephone. Please take the time to review thoroughly to 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.
Add new handsets to make your telephone more versatile (see page XX) Your VTech wf6972 telephone system can operate up to 16 handsets. You can add new handsets (model number wf6909, sold separately) at any time, but each must be 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).
Table of contents Getting started Parts checklist . . . . . . . Base unit installation . . . . Handset battery installation Headset installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 4 5 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of contents Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . About cordless telephones . . . Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . FCC, ACTA and IC regulations . 6GEJPKECN URGEKſECVKQPU . . . . Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 76 76 77 80 81 www.vtechphones.
Installation Installation Parts checklist: Remember to save your sales receipt and original packaging in case it is necessary to ship your telephone for warranty service. Check to make sure the telephone package includes the following: Base unit Handset Base power adapter Desk mount Telephone line cord Battery pack VTech PC application CD-ROM 8. User’s manual 9. Quick start guide 3. Base power adapter 1. Base unit 2. Handset 4. Desk mount 7. VTech PC application CD-ROM 5. Telephone line cord 8.
Installation Base unit installation • 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. 4 Your telephone comes with an attached desk mount. Make sure the desk mount is locked in place and install the base unit as shown below. Install the base unit away from electronic equipment, such as computers, computer routers, television sets or microwave ovens.
Installation Installation Handset battery installation 1 2b 2a 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. 3 www.vtechphones.com • 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 VTech Communications, Inc.
Installation Headset installation (optional) • 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. 6 For hands-free telephone conversations, use any industry standard 2.5 mm headset (purchased separately). For best result, use a VTech 2.
Installation Installation Dial mode If you have touch-tone service, your telephone is ready to use as soon as the battery is charged. If you have pulse (rotary) service, the dial mode must be changed. Press /FLASH and there should be a dial tone. If not, refer to the Set dial mode section on page 20. About caller ID information Basic operation The caller ID with call waiting features in this telephone let you see who is calling before answering the call, even when on another call.
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Installation Telephone settings Handset layout 1 8 2 3 Basic operation 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 9 4 5 10 6 11 7 12 www.vtechphones.
Telephone settings Base unit layout 1. LCD display 2. FLASH 3. / CID 4. SELECT/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 10 4 3 5 2 6 1 12 7 13 8 9 www.vtechphones.
Telephone settingsBasic operation Telephone settings Handset screen images Pictures Pictures & animations 6JG JCPFUGV KU RTGUGV YKVJ RKEVWTGU CPF ſXG CPKOCVKQPU YJKEJ ECP DG WUGF CU VJG DCEMITQWPF HQT [QWT KFNG UETGGP YCNNRCRGT QT C URGEKſE RKEVWTG QT animation can be assigned to a phonebook entry. You can also download your own pictures for use as a wallpaper or with the phonebook entry (see PC Picture on page 52).
Telephone settings Handset sounds • Ringer Off only affects the incoming external calls whereas minimum ringer still sounds for intercom/paging or calls that ring back after being put on hold. Sound x When in idle mode, press ress MENU/SEL to display the menu. Volume Sounds x Press the UP or DOWN NavKey or until reaching the Sounds menu, Ringer Ringer Melody CPF RTGUU /'07 5'.
Telephone settingsBasic operation Telephone settings Handset sounds • The current selection is highlighted and there will be a sample of each ringer melody when scrolling through the choice. • Press the softkey SET VQ EQPſTO [QWT UGVVKPI CPF VJG UETGGP FKURNC[U Choice saved. Keypad Tone Keypad Tone The handset is default to beep at each key press (keypad tone on). • When in the Keypad Tone menu, the current setting (On) is shown with a tick mark on the left.
Telephone settings Handset settings • The time is automatically set and updated with incoming caller ID information if you subscribe this service. In the Settings menu, you can change the setting of Set Time, Edit Handset Name, Show Handset Name, Language, Contrast, Clear Voice mail, Default Settings, Delete Registration, Product ID. To enter the Settings menu: • Press MENU/SEL in idle mode to display menu. • Use the UP or DOWN NavKey or to reach the Settings menu, and press MENU/SEL to choose.
Telephone settingsBasic operation Telephone settings Handset settings Contrast or until • When in the Settings menu, press the UP or DOWN NavKey reaching Contrast, and press MENU/SEL to select. • Use the LEFT or RIGHT NavKey or to adjust the level of contrast on the LCD screen. • Press the softkey SET VQ EQPſTO [QWT UGVVKPI 6JG UETGGP YKNN FKURNC[ Choice saved CPF VJGTG YKNN DG C EQPſTOCVKQP VQPG Clear voice mail This feature allows you to turn off the voice mail indication on the handset.
Telephone settings Handset settings • Record and settings in Phonebook, Call log, redial list and time will not be affected by restoring default setting. 16 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 or DOWN NavKey or to toggle between On or Off. • Press the softkey SET to save your setting.
Telephone settingsBasic operation Telephone settings Handset messages This feature allows you to access messages on the answering system by using the handset. When there are new messages on the answering system, New Message will be FKURNC[GF QP VJG JCPFUGV UETGGP CPF VJG CPUYGTKPI U[UVGO KEQP YKNN ƀCUJ QP the handset screen in idle mode. • The day and time the message was recorded will be announced before playback.
Telephone settings Handset messages • Press the DOWN NavKey twice to reach Messages. Press MENU/SEL to select. • The screen displays number of new and old messages. Press the softkey PLAY to play the message. Options during playback 18 Message Playb ack • • • • • /VOLUME to adjust the speaker volume. Press Press the softkey STOP to stop the message currently playing. Press the LEFT NavKey to skip to the next message. Press the LEFT NavKey to repeat the currently playing message.
Base settings In this menu, you can change the setting of the clock, days of the week, ringer volume, ringer melody, keypad tone, contrast, dial type, clear message waiting, factory settings and delete handsets on the base unit. To enter this menu: • Make sure the base unit is in idle mode. • Press the softkey MENU to display the menu. • Press the softkey twice to reach the BASE SETTINGS, then press SELECT to select.
Telephone settings Base settings • The time is automatically set and updated with incoming caller ID information if you subscribe this service. 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 volume control to adjust the ringer volume.
Base settings Contrast • When in the CONTRAST menu, the current contrast level is displayed by the shaded bar. • Use the softkey or to adjust the contrast level. • Press the SET UQHVMG[ YJGP ſPKUJGF UGVVKPI CPF VJGTG YKNN DG C EQPſTOCVKQP tone. • When the telephone is ringing, pressing the softkey QUIET can mute the ringer temporarily. • Records and settings in phonebook, call log, redial list will not be affected by restoring factory setting. Dial type The dial type is preset to touch tone.
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Basic operation Make, answer, and end calls with the handset PAUSE to insert a pause), then press speakerphone. /FLASH or, Basic operation • Press /FLASH or , then dial the number. -OR• Dial the number (use the LEFT NavKey to backspace; use the softkey if you want to use • To answer a c all, press / FL AS H 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.
Basic operation Options while on calls • The handset will display Call on Hold when a call is placed on hold. A YKNN ƀCUJ CPF the base unit will ring as a reminder that a call is on hold. • If a call remains on hold for one minute, the handset and the base unit will ring to remind you the call is on hold. The screen will display Call on Hold Ringback! You have 30 seconds to return to the call before it is disconnected.
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.
Basic operation Intercom call • You must have at least one additional handset to intercom call from one handset to another handset. From the base unit to a specific handset or to scroll to • Press INTERCOM at the base unit, and use the softkey the desired handset (e.g., HANDSET 2), and press the softkey SELECT to EQPſTO • When the destination handset rings, press /FLASH, , or any keys on the dialing pad. • To end an intercom call, press /CLEAR on the handset or INTERCOM at the base unit.
Basic operation Intercom call Basic operation From one handset to a specific handset or base unit • Press MENU/SEL to display menu when in idle mode. • Press the DOWN NavKey three times to reach Intercom and press MENU/ SEL to enter the menu. • Use the UP or DOWN NavKey or to scroll to the destination handset or base unit, and press MENU/SEL VQ EQPſTO • The destination handset or base unit will ring, and the screen displays INTERCOM from Handset 1 (if the page is from handset 1).
Basic operation Intercom call • You must have at least one additional handset to intercom a call from one handset to another handset. Transfer an external call This telephone allows you to transfer an external call from the base unit to any handset, from handset to handset, or from handset to the base unit. From one handset to the base unit or to another handset • During a call, press HOLD to put the call on hold on the originating handset.
Basic operation Intercom call • When the target handset rings, press answer. /FLASH or Basic operation 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 on the handset to • Press INTERCOM on the base unit to transfer the call. • Press /FLASH or press on the destination handset to pick up the call on hold.
Telephone operation Directory The phonebook on the base unit can store up to 50 entries. The handset Phone Book phonebook can store up to 100 entries, each consisting of entry up to 32 digits Enter Name and 16 characters, . John Smith • You have the option to assign a distinctive ringer and picture for each entry in the handset phonebook. • Phone book is empty is displayed on the screen when there is no entry in the phone book.
Telephone operation Directory 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, call log list, or redial list. ENTER NAME SPACE SAVE BACK • There are eight traditional ring tones and 17 musical ringers. For Recordable ringers, see page 50.
Telephone operation Directory Search the phonebook Entries are sorted alphabetically, and names beginning with numbers are presented first. An alphabetical search can be done after entering the phonebook. Phone Book (QT GZCORNG RTGUU ,-. QPEG VQ ſPF ,GPP[ VYKEG VQ ſPF -TKUVGP QT VJTGG A VKOGU VQ ſPF .KPFC BC DEF • When in the Phonebook menu, press the softkey FIND.
Telephone operation Directory Phone Book A 1234567890123456 7890 Ringer: < Default > Picture: < SAVE > SELECT ERASE Advanced operation Edit a phonebook entry On the handset: • When in the Phonebook menu, use the UP or DOWN NavKey or to scroll to the entry to be edited, or use the softkey FIND to search the entry. Press MENU/SEL to select the entry.
Telephone operation Directory Delete a phonebook entry On the handset: or to • When in the Phonebook menu, use the UP or DOWN NavKey scroll to the entry to be deleted, or 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.
Advanced operation Phonebook Chart of characters Use the dial pad and the chart below to enter a name (up to 16 characters). Each press of a particular key causes characters to be displayed in the following order: * # 1 & A D G J M P T W 0 * # Characters by number of key presses 2 3 4 5 6 7 ’ , .
Telephone operation Call log • Due to regional service difference, the CID information may not be available for every incoming call. In addition, the caller may intentionally block their name and/or telephone number. If you subscribe to the caller ID service, information about each caller will be FKURNC[GF CHVGT VJG ſTUV QT UGEQPF TKPI • The handset call log can store up to 100 entries, and the call log in the base unit can store up to 50 entries.
Telephone operation Call log desired entry. Press /FLASH or to dial the number. • Press # or MENU/SEL to display the possible dialing options. or to scroll through the choices, and • Use the UP or DOWN NavKey press the softkey DIAL or /FLASH or At the base unit: • When in the call log, use the softkey or • While reviewing Call Logo NEW VTech 604-273-5131 Aug 31 12:00AM O_O Message >PLAY SAVE DELETE the call log, press # repeatedly to display the alternate dialing options.
Advanced operation Call log • The time is automatically set and updated with incoming caller ID information if you subscribe to this service. • If you have more than one handset, setting the date and time on one handset will automatically update all other handsets. 38 Save an entry to the handset phonebook • When in the call log, use the UP or DOWN NavKey or to scroll through the call log and highlight the entry to be saved. Press the softkey SAVE to save the entry to the phonebook.
Advanced operation Redial list Dial an entry from the redial list From the handset: • When in the redial list, use the UP or DOWN NavKey desired number. or to scroll to the /FLASH or to dial. • Press • To add a pause to the number, press MENU/SEL to select the number, and press the softkey PAUSE before dialing. From the base unit: or to scroll to the desired • When in the redial list, use the softkey number.
Advanced operation Redial list Save a redial entry to the phonebook on the handset • When in the redial list, press the UP or DOWN NavKey or to scroll to the number to be saved. • Press the softkey SAVE. • Use the dial pad to enter the name for the entry.
Answering system operation Message capacity The answering system can record up to 99 messages, depending on the length 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). Advanced operation www.
Answering system operation Setting answering system • When in GREETING ONLY mode, REC OFF will display on the base unit screen. Activate the answering system The answering system must be turned on to function. If the answering system is turned off, the base unit displays ANS. OFF on the screen. To turn on/off the answering system: • Press the softkey MENU in idle mode. • Press the softkey twice to reach ANSWERING SYSTEM.
Answering system operation Setting answering system Advanced operation Set number of rings This feature allows you to select how many times the telephone will ring before the answering system answers. You can choose from two, four, six rings or toll saver. With toll saver active, the answering system answers after two rings when there are new messages, and after four rings when there are no new messages. • Press the softkey MENU in idle mode. • Press the softkey twice to reach ANSWERING SYSTEM.
Answering system operation Setting answering system Set new message tone This feature programs the system to beep every 10 seconds to alert you of new messages. The beep will stop when all new messages have been reviewed. • Press the softkey MENU when in idle mode. • Press the softkey twice to reach ANSWERING SYSTEM. Press the softkey SELECT VQ EQPſTO • Press the softkey once to reach NEW MESSAGE TONE, and press the softkey SELECT VQ EQPſTO or to toggle between ON and OFF.
Answering system operation Outgoing greeting 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 leave you name, number and the message after the tone.” You can use this factory greeting, or replace it • Your greeting can be up to 4 minutes in length. with your own recording.
Answering system operation Outgoing greeting • When factory greeting is restored, the greeting recorded by you will be deleted. 46 Restore to factory greeting • Follow the instruction in the section Record your greeting on page 45 to access the GREETING OPTION menu.
Answering system operation Message playback • When the answering system is done playing back messages, KV YKNN DTKGƀ[ display END OF MESSAGES. Advanced operation New message indication • The base unit screen displays NEW MESSAGE. • The NEW MESSAGE KPFKECVQT NKIJV QP VJG DCUG WPKV ƀCUJGU • If the new message alert tone is turned on, the base unit will beep every ten seconds when there are unreviewed messages.
Answering system operation Recording and playing memos • Your memo can be up to 4 minutes in length. Memos are your own recorded messages used as a reminder for yourself or for others in the household using the same answering system. They are saved, played back and deleted exactly the same way as incoming messages. Record a memo • Press the softkey MEMO at the base unit. The screen displays RECORD MEMO AFTER TONE.
Answering system operation Remote access You can access many features of your answering system remotely from any touch tone telephone. A four-digit security code is required to access the system and the factory default code is 4321; see • If no key is page 44 to change it. To access remote access: pressed within • Dial your telephone number from any touch tone telephone. 10 seconds of entering remote • When the system answers and announces the greeting, enter the four-digit security code.
WiFi setup In order to enable the WiFi feature to function, you need to setup the network, computer and handset as told in the following section. • For the router or access point, it has to be 801.11 b or g compatible. Network setup Before the handset can access PC application, the correct home network and computer setups have to be completed.
WiFi setup Connection setup on handset There are four steps on setting up the connection on handset. Follow the instruction closely in this section. Searching for network www.vtechphones.com Warning - While setting up the connection you will not be able to receive calls Setup Connection on this hand set. o you want to D continue? YES NO • WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) refers to a security protocol for wireless local networks which CTG FGſPGF KP VJG 802.11b standard.
WiFi setup Security key setup • The most common network IP addresses look like 192.168. X.X. and X.X. will depend on how the network has been set up. • The computer can be connected to the network through a wired or wireless connection. Setup Connection The security type that the handset supports are WEP (64-bit and 128-bit), WPA and WPA2-PSK. The secutity code can be up to 64 characters.
WiFi setup Setup connection errors Incorrect setup may lead to connection errors, and you will be instructed on how to correct the setup in this section. 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 displays the searching network screen, and refer to the section Searching network. • Pressing the softkey NO will prompt you to check the security key.
PC applications software • Direct X 9.0 is required for VTech PC application,, follows the instruction of Miscrosoft(R) Direct X(R) installation after PC application icon is clicked. Getting started The VTech PC applications software allows you to transfer data such as graphics, phonebook, animations, RSS feeds, sounds, videos, and photo album from your PC to your handset.
PC applications software Graphics tab functions Open a graphic file • Open the phonebook manager by double-clicking on the desktop icon: • Click on the Graphics tab. • Click on the OPEN IMAGE button.
PC applications software Graphics tab functions • None of the graphic editing functions will alter the actual ITCRJKE ſNG – they will only modify how the graphic will look once it has been downloaded to the handset. 56 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.
PC applications software Graphics tab functions 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 button. • The graphic transfer will now begin and complete in approximately four seconds.
PC applications software Phonebook tab functions 6JG 86GEJ 2JQPGDQQM /CPCIGT ECP DG WUGF VQ ETGCVG OQFKH[ CPF DCEMWR RJQPGDQQM ſNGU HTQO your handset. It can also import phonebook entry from other phonebook software. Create a phonebook entry in master phonebook or handset phonebook • Click on the New Contact button in either master or handset phonebook section. • Enter the name and number information, and select Save Phonebook to disk or Save Phonebook to handset.
PC applications software Phonebook tab functions Contact transfers This feature allows the user to transfer the phonebook between master phonebook and handset Ŗ (QT ſTUV VKOG users, try the phonebook. To transfer, click on the contacts you wish to transfer, and click (^) or (v) to transfer. import operation on an empty phonebook until you have mastered the process. Special features www.vtechphones.
PC applications software Animations tab functions This feature allow the user to create and transfer animations to the handset. Animations 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.
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PC applications software RSS feeds tab functions This feature allows you to setup RSS news feeds that are viewable from handset. To setup RSS channel: • Click on the Add Channel button to add RSS feed URL link. • Click on the Updates Channel button to update latest news headlines to the handset. • Click on the Delete Channel button to delete RSS feed channel. RSS news headlines options: • Click on the news headline you wish to delete, and click on the Delete Selected button to delete.
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PC applications software Webcam tab functions 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. 64 www.vtechphones.
Handset applications menu In this menu, you have access to the data transfered from your PC applications software. In order to access the data in this menu successfully, you must setup the WiFi connection successfully (refer to the section WiFi setup on page ), with the PC applications software installed and open in your PC. (refer to the section VTech PC applications software on page ). To enter the handset applications menu: • Press MENU/SEL in idle mode to display menu.
Handset applications menu View PC Pictures 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. or to • When in the Applications menu, use the UP or DOWN NavKey reach View PC pictures, and press MENU/SEL to choose. Ŗ 6JG UETGGP UJQWNF FKURNC[ RKEVWTG UVQTGF KP VJG HQNFGT URGEKſGF KP VJG 2% or to scroll through the application. Use the UP or DOWN NavKey pictures.
Handset applications menu www.vtechphones.com Special features RSS headlines This menu allows the uers to view RSS headlines on the handset. The user is required to setup the RSS channels on the PC application. By selecting the RSS headlines menu item, the user will get a list of RSS channel to select from.
Handset screen display message The telephone number you have entered is already stored in the directory. ALREADY SAVED CALL BACK 68 CALL LOG EMPTY There is no call log entry. CALLING HANDSET X Calling another handset. CONNECTING The cordless handset is waiting for a dial tone. DIRECTORY EMPTY There is no directory entry. HANDSET X IS CALLING Other handset is calling. INTERCOM The handset is in intercom call. INCOMING CALL There is a call coming in.
Handset screen display message PLACE IN CHARGER RINGER MUTE SAVED The battery is very low. The handset should be placed in the base unit or charger. The ringer is muted temprarily during incoming call. Your operation is successful. UNABLE TO CALL TRY AGAIN Target 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.
Handset and base indicators Handset icons Line in use indicator • On when an extension handset or parallel set is in use. Hold indicator • Flashes when a call is on hold. Mute indicator • Flashes when the handset microphone is muted. Ringer off indicator • displays when the ringer is turned off. Battery indicator • When the handset is removed from the charger, this lets you know the ) to EMPTY ( ).
Handset and base indicators Base icons Ringer off indicator • displays when the base ringer is turned off. Line in use indicator • On when an extension handset or parallel set is in use. Hold indicator • Flashes when a call is on hold. MUTE Battery indicator • Cycles (low, 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. ANS.
Handset and base indicators Base LEDs 72 New Message • Flashes when there is a new message in the answer machine. Speakerphone • Flashes when a call is on hold. • Lights when the base speakerphone is in use. Charging • On when the handset is in the base unit. www.vtechphones.
Add additional headsets Your telephone can accommodate up to 16 cordless handsets. You can add new handsets (VTech i6909, purchased separately) anytime. Up to three handsets can be on a call at the same time. The handset provided with your telephone system is automatically registered as Handset 1. Additional handsets will be assigned in numerical order (2, 3, 4, etc.) when they are registered. Before using a separately purchased handset, it must be registered with the base unit.
Add additional handsets • The newly registered handset will be assigned the lowest extension number which has not been previously assigned to another system handset. Replace a handset If you are replacing a handset on a system that has the maximum number of registered handsets (eight) or wish to change the assigned handset number QH [QWT TGIKUVGTGF JCPFUGVU [QW OWUV ſTUV FG TGIKUVGT VJG JCPFUGVU CPF VJGP register all handsets again.
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Batteries After the battery is fully charged, you can expect the following performance: Operation Operating time While in use (talking) 6 hours While not in use (standby*) 96 hours (approximately 4 days) *Handset is off the base unit but not in use. The battery needs charging when: • A new battery is installed in the handset. • The telephone beeps twice once taken off the base unit. • Battery indicator on screen is empty.
Important safety instructions 9JGP WUKPI [QWT VGNGRJQPG GSWKROGPV DCUKE UCHGV[ RTGECWVKQPU UJQWNF CNYC[U DG HQNNQYGF VQ TGFWEG VJG TKUM QH ſTG GNGEVTKE UJQEM CPF KPLWT[ KPENWFKPI VJG HQNNQYKPI 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4.
Troubleshooting +H [QW JCXG FKHſEWNV[ QRGTCVKPI [QWT VGNGRJQPG VJG UWIIGUVKQPU DGNQY UJQWNF UQNXG VJG RTQDNGO +H [QW UVKNN JCXG FKHſEWNV[ after trying these suggestions, call VTech Communications at 1(800)595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1(800)267-7377. Suggestion My telephone doesn’t work at all. • Make sure the power adaptor is plugged in. Ŗ /CMG UWTG VJG VGNGRJQPG NKPG EQTF KU RNWIIGF ſTON[ KPVQ VJG DCUG WPKV CPF VJG VGNGRJQPG YCNN jack.
Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion I cannot dial out. • Make sure there is a dial tone before dialing. It is normal for handset to take a second or two VQ ſPF VJG DCUG WPKV CPF RTQFWEG C FKCN VQPG 9CKV CP GZVTC UGEQPF DGHQTG FKCNKPI • If the other telephones in your home are having the same problem, the problem is in your wiring or local service. Contact your local telephone company. • Eliminate any background noise.
Troubleshooting Suggestion I get noise, static, or weak signal even when I’m near the base unit. • Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless telephone. Try installing your telephone away from these types of electronic devices: wireless routers, radios, radio towers, pager towers, cell phones, intercoms, room monitors, televisions, personal computers, kitchen appliances and other cordless telephones. • Microwave oven operates on the same frequency as your telephone.
Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion My handset does not ring when I receive a call. • Make sure you have the ringer activated. Refer to the section(s) on ringer selection in this user’s manual. • /CMG UWTG VJG VGNGRJQPG NKPG EQTF KU RNWIIGF ſTON[ KPVQ VJG DCUG WPKV CPF VJG VGNGRJQPG LCEM Make sure the power cord is plugged in. • The handset may be too far from the base unit. • Charge the battery in the handset for 16 hours.
Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion My calls fade or cut in and out while I’m using my handset. • Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless telephone. Try installing your telephone as far away from these types of electronic devices as possible: wireless routers, radios, radio towers, pager towers, cell phones, intercoms, room monitors, televisions, personal computers, kitchen appliances and other cordless telephones.
Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion Common cure for electronic equipment If the unit does not seem to be responding normally, then try putting the handset in its base 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.
Operating range This cordless telephone operates with the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, this handset and base unit can communicate over only a certain FKUVCPEG YJKEJ ECP XCT[ YKVJ VJG NQECVKQPU QH VJG DCUG WPKV CPF JCPFUGV VJG YGCVJGT CPF VJG NC[QWV QH [QWT JQOG QT QHſEG When the handset is out of range, the handset will display Searching. The user can access the handset phonebook, and certain parts of the menu system, i.e.
About cordless telephones • • • • • Privacy: the same features that make a cordless phone convenient create some limitations. Telephone calls are transmitted between the base and the cordless handset by radio waves, so there is a possibility that your cordless phone conversations could be intercepted by radio receiving equipment within range of the cordless handset. For this reason, you should not think of cordless phone conversations as being as private as those on corded phones.
Warranty 7. Product returned without valid proof of purchase (see 2 below); or 8. Charges for installation or set up, adjustment of customer controls, and installation or repair of systems outside the unit. How do you get warranty service? • To obtain warranty service in the United States of America, call 1(800)595-9511 for instructions regarding where to return the Product. Before calling for service, please check the user’s manual. A check of the Product controls and features may save you a service call.
FCC, ACTA and IC regulations • • • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which thereceiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC, ACTA and IC regulations This equipment complies with regulations RSS210 and CS-03 of Industry Canada.Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not causeinterference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interferencethat may cause undesired operation of the device.
Technical specifications Frequency control Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer Transmit frequency Base unit: 2400-2483.5 MHz Handset: 2400-2483.5 MHz Receive frequency Base unit: 2400-2483.5 MHz Handset: 2400-2483.5 MHz Channels 11 Nominal effective range Maximum power allowed by the FCC and IC. Actual operating range may vary according to environmental conditions at the time of use.
Index A About caller ID information ii About cordless telephones 76 Activate the answering system 42 Add additional handsets 63-65 Answering system operation 41-49 B Base icons 61 Base LEDs 62 Base settings 22-24 Batteries 67 Belt clip 8 C Call log 36-38 Call waiting 27 Charge spare battery pack 66 Chart of characters 33 Choose a location 6 Clock setting 18, 22 Conference call 29 Contrast 24 Creating an empty phonebook 55 Customize entries 34 De-register all handsets 65 Delete all messages 17, 47 Delete
Index M Maintenance 75 Make, answer and end calls on the base unit 25-26 Make, answer and end calls on the handset 25 Memo playback 48 Message capacity 41 Message playback 47 Message playback on the base unit 47 Mute 26 N New message indication 47 O One-time software installation 52 1RGP C ITCRJKE ſNG 53 Operating range 75 Options during playback 17, 47 Options while on calls 26-27 Outgoing greeting 45-46 P Parts checklist 3-5 Phonebook 32-35 92 Phonebook tab functions 55-59 Picture download 52-54 Pic
Index V Volume control 27 W Warranty 76-77 Weekday setting 22
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