User's Manual
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What’s in the box
Connect the telephone base
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
© 2019 VTech Communications, Inc.
All rights reserved. 12/19. CS5249-X_QSG_V1.0
Document order number: 96-012953-010-100
Technical specifications
Frequency
control
Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer
Transmit
frequency
Handset: 1921.536-1928.448 MHz
Telephone base: 1921.536-1928.448 MHz
Channels DECT channel: 5
Nominal
effective
range
Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC.
Actual operating range may vary according to
environmental conditions at the time of use.
Power
requirement
Handset: 2.4V Ni-MH battery
Telephone base: 6V DC @ 400mA
Charger: 6V DC @ 400mA
Memory Phonebook: 50 memory locations;
up to 30 digits and 15 characters
Caller ID log: 30 memory locations;
up to 24 digits and 15 characters
Call block: 150 entries
If you subscribe to digital subscriber line (DSL) high-
speed Internet service through your telephone line,
make sure you connect a DSL filter (not included) to
the telephone wall jack.
Connect and activate
1
Basic operation
Go to www.vtechphones.com
to register your product for enhanced
warranty support and latest VTech
product news.
Quick start guide
CS5249
CS5249-2
CS5249-3
CS5249-4
CS5249-5
Install the battery
Connect the charger
Charge the battery
12 hrs
After you install your telephone or power returns following a power outage and battery depletion, the handset and
telephone base will prompt you to set the date and time, and to configure the answering system through voice guide.
Date and time
Follow the steps below to set the date and time. For example, if the date is 25 December, 2019, and the time is 10:59 AM:
Voice guide for answering system
After setting the date and time, the handset and telephone base will display Voice guide to... and set up
Ans sys? alternatively.
This feature assists you to do the basic setup of the answering system. You can follow the voice guide to
record your own announcement, set the number of rings and the message alert tone.
Setup your answering system by
inputting the designated numbers as
instructed in the voice guide.
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2
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3
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Date: 12/25/19
ECO
Voice guide
to...
“Hello! This voice guide
will assist you with the
basic setup of your
answering system“
When the handset
and telephone base
prompt you to set
the date and time
Enter the date
Enter the time
When the handset
prompts you to set up
the answering system
via voice guide
Setup
2
Phonebook
The phonebook can store up to 50 entries, which are shared
by all handsets and the telephone base. Each entry may
consist of a telephone number up to 30 digits, and a name up
to 15 characters.
Add a phonebook entry
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2
3
Handset
ECO
ANS ON
10:15pM 12/25
595-9511_
ECO
4
5
Enter name
_
ECO
Mike Smith
ECO
Review phonebook entries
Delete a phonebook entry
Mike Smith
800-595-9511
ECO
Delete entry ?
ECO
1
2
Enter the
phone number
Enter the name
1
2
Handset
ECO
ANS ON
10:15pM 12/25
Mike Smith
800-595-9511
ECO
Browse the entries
Phonebook
>Enter number
595-9511
ECO
When your desired
phonebook entry displays on
the handset screen
Caller ID
If you subscribe to caller ID service, information about
each caller appears after the first or second ring.
The caller ID log stores up to 30 entries. Each entry
has up to 24 digits for the phone number and 15
characters for the name.
Review caller ID log entries
1
2
Handset
ECO
ANS ON
10:15pM 12/25
Mike Smith
595-9511
ECO
NEW
ANS ON
09:05pM 12/25
Browse the entries
Caller ID
3
4
5
Edit number
595-9511_
ECO
Edit number
800-595-9511_
ECO
1
2
>To Phonebook
ECO
Edit name
Mike Smiths_
ECO
Save a caller ID log entry to the phonebook
Delete a caller ID log entry
Mike Smith
595-9511
ECO
NEW
ANS ON
09:05pM 12/25
When your
desired caller ID
entry displays on
the handset or
telephone base
screen
When your desired caller ID entry displays on the handset or
telephone base screen
Display
Handset: Telephone base:
Telephone base ringer is off.
New voicemail received
from your telephone service
provider.
NEW
New caller ID log entries.
MSG#
0
Number of new/old
messages recorded.
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Quick
start
guide
Make a call
Handset: Telephone base:
Volume
Enter the
phone number
Answer a call
Press any dialing
keys to answer
2
- OR -
- OR -
End a call
Handset:
Get help with the online topics
For operations and guides to help you using your telephone, and for latest information and supports, go and check the online help topics and online FAQs.
Use your smartphone or mobile device to access our online help.
• Go to
https://help.vtechphones.com/cs5249; OR
• Scan the QR code on the right. Launch the camera app or QR code scanner app on your smartphone or tablet. Hold the device’s camera up to the QR code and frame it. Tap the
notification to trigger the redirection of the online help.
- If the QR code is not clearly displayed, adjust your camera’s focus by moving your device closer or further away until it is clear.
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Dial a caller ID log entry
Mike Smith
595-9511
ECO
NEW
ANS ON
09:05pM 12/25
When your desired caller ID entry displays on the handset or
telephone base screen
- OR -
The battery is low and
needs charging.
The battery is charging.
The battery is fully charged.
Handset ringer is off.
New voicemail received
from your telephone
service provider.
NEW
There are new caller ID log
entries.
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Answering system is on.
MSG#
0
Number of new/old
messages recorded.
(&2
The ECO mode activates
automatically to reduce
power consumption when
the handset is within range
of the telephone base.
Telephones identified with this logo have reduced noise and
interference when used with most T-coil equipped hearing aids and
cochlear implants. The TIA-1083 Compliant Logo is a trademark of
the Telecommunications Industry Association. Used under license.
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Compatible with
Hearing Aid T-Coil
TIA-1083
The ENERGY STAR
®
program (www.energystar.gov) recognizes and
encourages the use of products that save energy and help protect our
environment. We are proud to mark this product with the ENERGY
STAR
®
label indicating it meets the latest energy efficiency guidelines.
Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
VTech Communications, Inc. and its suppliers assume no responsibility for any damage
or loss resulting from the use of this user’s manual. VTech Communications, Inc. and its
suppliers assume no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties that may arise
through the use of this product.
Company: VTech Communications, Inc.
Address: 9020 SW Washington Square Road - Ste 555 Tigard, OR 97223, United States
Phone: 1 (800) 595-9511 in the U.S. or 1 (800) 267-7377 in Canada
Handset:
Telephone base:
- OR -
Lift the corded
handset
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Telephone base:
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12/25
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ECO
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Place the handset
on the telephone
base
- OR -
Telephone base:
Mike Smith
595-9511
ECO
NEW
ANS ON
09:05pM 12/25
Press X/DELETE
Handset:
Lift the corded
handset
Telephone base:
- OR -
Lift the corded
handset
Telephone base:
- OR -
- OR -
Handset:
1
DECT 6.0 cordless telephone