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Congratulations on purchasing your new VTech product. Before using this telephone, please read Important safety instructions. This manual has all the feature operations and troubleshooting necessary to install and operate your new VTech telephone. Please review this manual thoroughly to ensure proper installation and operation of this innovative and feature rich VTech product. For support, shopping, and everything new at VTech, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com. In Canada, please visit www.
9. 10. 11. 12. 13. are not sure of the type of power supply in your home or office, consult your dealer or local power company. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not install this product where the cord may be walked on. Never push objects of any kind into this product through the slots in the telephone base or handset because they may touch dangerous voltage points or create a short circuit. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
Battery About cordless telephones • CAUTION: Use Only Supplied Battery. • Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. Check with local waste management codes for special disposal instructions. • Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause burns or injury to the eyes or skin. The electrolyte may be toxic if swallowed. • Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to create a short circuit with conductive materials.
• Nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries: Dispose of these batteries in a safe manner. Do not burn or puncture the battery. Like other batteries of this type, if burned or punctured, they could release caustic material which could cause injury.
Table of contents Call waiting................................................. 10 Chain dialing............................................... 10 Find handset...............................................11 What’s in the box........................................ 1 Redial list.................................................. 11 Review a redial list entry.............................11 Dial a redial list entry...................................11 Delete a redial list entry.............................
Sound settings.......................................... 20 Key tone..................................................... 20 Ringer tone................................................. 20 Ringer volume............................................ 20 Temporary ringer silencing......................... 20 Quiet mode................................................. 20 Retrieve voicemail from telephone service................................................... 21 Retrieve voicemail..............................
What’s in the box Your telephone package contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary. NOTE • To purchase a replacement battery or power adapter, 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.
Overview 3– • Show the menu. • While in a menu, press to select an item, or save an entry or setting. Telephone base overview 4– • Hang up a call. • Return to the previous menu or idle mode without making changes. • Delete digits while predialing. • Silence the handset ringer temporarily while the phone is ringing. • Erase the missed call indicator while the handset is not in use. c a b 5– • Turn on or off the quiet mode. • Show other dialing options when reviewing a caller ID log entry.
Display icons overview 11 – • Enter space character during text editing. The battery icon flashes when the battery is low and needs charging. 12 – • Press repeatedly to add or remove 1 in front of the caller ID log entry before dialing or saving it to the phonebook. • Press and hold to set or dial your voicemail number. The battery icon animates when the battery is charging. The battery icon becomes solid when the battery is fully charged. The handset ringer is turned off. 13 – • Make or answer a call.
Connect Mount the telephone base You can choose to connect the telephone base for desktop usage or wall mounting. NOTES • Use only the adapters provided. • Make sure the electrical outlets are not controlled by wall switches. • The adapters are intended to be correctly oriented in 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.
Install the battery Check the battery level Install the battery as shown below. After you have installed the battery, check the battery level on the handset screen. • If the battery icon is , or , then go to Before use section to set the date and time. • If the screen is blank, or flashes, then the battery needs to be charged. Go to Charge the battery section before you do any setting or operation. NOTES • Use only supplied battery.
Battery indicators Battery status The screen is blank, or displays Put in charger and flashes. The battery has no or very little charge. The handset cannot be used. Charge without interruption (at least 30 minutes). The screen displays Low battery and flashes. The battery has enough charge to be used for a short time. Charge without interruption (about 30 minutes). The screen displays HANDSET X. The battery is charged.
Configure your telephone Operating range This cordless telephone operates with the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, 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 pwr at base.
Home area code Dial mode If you dial local calls using only seven digits (area code not required), you can program your home area code so that when you receive a call within your local area, the telephone number is automatically stored in the caller ID log without the area code. 1. Press MENU when the handset is not in use. 2. Press q or p to choose Settings and then press SELECT. 3. Press q or p to choose Home area code, and then press SELECT. The screen displays the currently stored home area code. 4.
Telephone operations Make a call • Press or , and then dial the telephone number. Handset control key panel: NOTES • The screen shows the elapsed time as you talk (in hours, minutes and seconds). • While entering numbers, press and hold PAUSE to insert a dialing pause (a P appears). Predial a call • Enter the telephone number using the dialing keys (0-9), then press or to dial.
Mute • You have only caller ID service, or only call waiting service; or • You do not subscribe to caller ID or call waiting services. There are fees for caller ID services. In addition, services may not be available in all areas. The mute function allows you to hear the other party but the other party cannot hear you. • During a call, press MUTE. The handset displays Muted. • Press MUTE again to resume the conversation. The handset displays Microphone on briefly.
Redial list NOTES • You cannot edit a phonebook entry while on a call. Refer to the Phonebook section for more details. • You cannot copy a caller ID log entry into the phonebook while on a call. Refer to the Caller ID log section for more details. • You cannot erase a redial entry while on a call. Refer to the Redial list section for more details. • Press CANCEL to exit redial list, phonebook or caller ID log when you are on a call. Each handset stores the last 10 telephone numbers dialed.
Multiple handset use • If the destination handset does not answer the intercom call within 100 seconds, is on a call or out of range, the originating handset displays Unable to call and returns to idle mode. • If there is an incoming call while the originating handset displays Calling HS X, the intercom request will be stopped and the screen displays Incoming call. Intercom Use the intercom feature for conversations between two handsets. NOTES • Your telephone base supports up to five handsets.
Phonebook 2. To answer the intercom call on the destination handset, press , , INT or any dialing key on the destination handset. The outside call is still on hold and both handsets now display Intercom. You can now have a private conversation with the destination handset. The phonebook can store up to 50 entries, which are shared by all handsets. Each entry may consist of a telephone number up to 30 digits, and a name up to 15 characters.
Alphabetical search 4. Use the dialing keys to enter the name. Additional key presses show other characters of that particular key. The first character of every word is capitalized. 5. Press SELECT to save. You hear a confirmation tone. 1. Follow the steps in Review a phonebook entry to enter the phonebook. 2. Use the dialing keys to enter the letter associated with the name.
Caller ID 4. The screen displays Delete all?. Press SELECT to confirm. The handset displays Deleting... and then you hear a confirmation tone. If you subscribe to caller ID service, information about each caller appears after the first or second ring. If you answer a call before the caller information appears on the screen, it will not be saved in the caller ID log. 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.
2. Press SELECT twice and then press q or p to browse. If you do not want to review the missed calls one by one, press and hold CANCEL on the idle handset to erase the missed call indicator. All the entries are then considered old. NOTE • You hear two beeps when you reach the beginning or end of the caller ID log.
Dial a caller ID log entry Delete the caller ID log entries When the number is shown in the correct format for dialing, press or to dial. 1. When in the caller ID log, press q or p to browse. 2. When the desired caller ID log entry displays, press DELETE. The handset displays Deleting.... Then you hear a confirmation tone. Save a caller ID log entry to the phonebook 1. When in the caller ID log, press q or p to browse. 2.
Call block 6. Press SELECT to move on to enter the name. The handset displays Enter name. 7. Use the dialing keys to enter the name. Additional key presses show other characters of that particular key. The first character of every word is capitalized. 8. Press SELECT to save. You hear a confirmation tone. If you have subscribed to caller ID service, you can set the telephone to block unknown calls and certain undesired calls. The call block list can store up to 20 entries.
Mute first ring 3. Use the dialing keys to edit the number, then press SELECT. The handset displays Enter name and then the stored name. 4. Use the dialing keys to edit the name. Additional key presses show other characters of that particular key. The first character of every word is capitalized. 5. Press SELECT to save. You hear a confirmation tone. Your telephone rings once for blocked calls. You can choose to mute the first ring for all incoming calls, so that there will be no ring for blocked calls.
Sound settings 4. Press SELECT to save. You hear a confirmation tone. Key tone NOTES You can turn the key tone on or off for each handset. 1. Press MENU when the handset is not in use. 2. Press q or p to choose Settings and then press SELECT. 3. Press q or p to choose Key tone, then press SELECT. 4. Press q or p to choose On or Off, then press SELECT to save. You hear a confirmation tone. • If the ringer volume is set to Off, the idle screen displays .
Retrieve voicemail from telephone service -OR1. Press MENU when the handset is not in use. 2. Press q or p to choose Settings and then press SELECT. 3. Press q or p to choose Voicemail # and then press SELECT. 4. Use the dialing keys to enter the voicemail number (up to 30 digits). 5. Press SELECT to save. You hear a confirmation tone. Voicemail is a feature available from most telephone service providers. It may be included with your telephone service, or may be optional. Fees may apply.
Expand your telephone system Screen messages You can add new handsets (CS5109), cordless headsets (IS6200) or speakerphones (MA3222 or AT&T TL80133) to your telephone system. All accessories are sold separately. Your telephone base supports a maximum of five devices. For more details, refer to the user’s manual that comes with your new device. 22 Calling HS X (for models with two or more handsets only) You are calling another handset (for intercom calls). Ended You have just ended a call.
Muted You have turned off the handset microphone. The other party cannot hear you but you can hear the other party. New voicemail There are new voicemail message(s) from the telephone service provider. No battery No battery is installed. Follow the directions for battery installation on page 4 to install the battery before charging. No line Not available There is no telephone line connected. Another handset is already reviewing the phonebook, caller ID log or call block list.
ECO mode General product care This power conserving technology reduces power consumption for optimal battery performance. The ECO mode activates automatically whenever the handset is synchronized with the telephone base. 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.
Frequently asked questions I cannot dial out. Below are the questions most frequently asked about the cordless telephone. If you cannot find the answer to your question, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511 for customer service. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or call 1 (800) 267-7377. My telephone does not work at all. Make sure the telephone base is installed properly, and battery is installed and charged correctly.
I hear other calls when using the telephone. There is interference during a telephone conversation. My calls fade out when I am using the cordless handset. Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone wall jack. Plug in a different telephone. If you still hear other calls, the problem is probably in the wiring or telephone service. Contact your telephone service provider. The telephone does not receive caller ID or the telephone does not show caller ID during call waiting.
I accidentally set my LCD language to Spanish or French, and I don’t know how to change it back to English. The RBRC® seal While the handset is not in use, press MENU and then enter 364# to change the handset LCD language back to English. The RBRC® seal on the nickel-metal hydride battery indicates that VTech Communications, Inc.
FCC, ACTA and IC regulations following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this telephone. To ensure safety of users, the FCC has established criteria for the amount of radio frequency energy that can be safely absorbed by a user or bystander according to the intended usage of the product.
plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. An RJ11 jack should normally be used for connecting to a single line and an RJ14 jack for two lines. See the installation instructions in the user’s manual. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is used to determine how many devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have them ring when you are called.
California Energy Commission battery charging testing instructions The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is 1.0. The REN is an indication of the maximum number of devices allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the RENs of all the devices does not exceed five. This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications.
For C-UL compliance only Mesures de sécurité importantes Afin de réduire les risques d’incendie, de blessures corporelles ou d’électrocution, suivez toujours ces mesures préventives de base lorsque vous utilisez votre téléphone : 1. Lisez et comprenez bien toutes les instructions. 2. Observez toutes les instructions et mises en garde inscrites sur l’appareil. 3. Débranchez ce téléphone de la prise murale avant de le nettoyer. N’utilisez pas de nettoyeurs liquides ni en aérosol.
13. Débranchez cet appareil de la prise de courant et communiquez avec le département de service à la clientèle de VTech dans les cas suivants : • Lorsque le cordon d’alimentation est endommagé ou écorché. • Si du liquide a été échappé dans l’appareil. • Si l’appareil a été exposé à une source d’humidité telle que la pluie ou l’eau. • Si le produit ne fonctionne pas normalement en respectant les instructions de fonctionnement.
• Rechargez la pile incluse avec cet appareil, selon les instructions et limites spécifiées dans ce guide d’utilisation. sans fil affichent également des restrictions. Les appels téléphoniques sont transmis entre le combiné sans fil et le socle par le biais d’ondes radio ; il y a donc la possibilité que vos conversations téléphoniques sans fil soient interceptées par des équipements de réception radio se trouvant dans la portée du combiné sans fil.
Limited warranty • Les bloc-piles rechargeables à l’hydrure métallique de nickel : Jetez ces blocs-piles de manière écologique et sécuritaire. Ne les incinérez pas et ne les percez pas. Tel que les autres piles de ce type, elles pourraient dégager une matière toxique qui peut causer des blessures corporelles si elles sont brûlées ou percées.
How long is the limited warranty period? The limited warranty period for the Product extends for ONE (1) YEAR from the date of purchase. If VTech repairs or replaces a Materially Defective Product under the terms of this limited warranty, this limited warranty also applies to the repaired or replacement Product for a period of either (a) 90 days from the date the repaired or replacement Product is shipped to you or (b) the time remaining on the original one-year warranty; whichever is longer.
What must you return with the Product to get warranty service? 1. Return the entire original package and contents including the Product to the VTech service location along with a description of the malfunction or difficulty; and 2. Include a “valid proof of purchase” (sales receipt) identifying the Product purchased (Product model) and the date of purchase or receipt; and 3. Provide your name, complete and correct mailing address, and telephone number.
Technical specifications Frequency control Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer Transmit frequency Handset: 1921.536-1928.448 MHz Telephone base: 1921.536-1928.448 MHz Channels 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 requirements Handset: 2.
Designed to fit your home. And your life. VTech Communications, Inc. A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES. VTech is a registered trademark of VTech Holdings Limited. Specifications are subject to change without notice. © 2018 VTech Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. 05/18. CS5119-X_WEBCIB_V5.
