Table of Contents Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Parts Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 GETTING STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Install Handset Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Parts Check list 1. Handset • Important! Before using this telephone, you must read Important Safety Instructions on page 34. 2. Base Unit 3. AC Power Adaptor 4. Telephone Line Cord 5. Battery 6. User’s Manual To purchase replacement batteries, visit us on the web at www.vtechphones.com or call VTech Communications, Inc. at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377. AC POWER ADAPTOR HANDSET BASE UNIT TELEPHONE LINE CORD BATTERY www.vtechphones.
Installation • Use only the provided VTech battery, or equivalent. Choose Location Install Handset Battery For maximum performance of your cordless telephone system: a) A lign the two holes in the plug with the socket pins, then snap the plug into place. 1. Choose a central location for your Base Unit. 2. Install your base unit and extension handsets away from electronic equipment, such as personal computers, television sets and microwave ovens. 3.
Table/Desk Installation Connect the power cord. After charging the battery for at least 16 hours, connect the telephone line cord. ����������������� ���� • Install the base unit away from electronic equipment such as personal computers, television sets or microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture. ������������������� ������ Wall Mounting Your phone base unit is designed to mount on a standard telephone wall plate. Wall mounting is optional. 1.
Installation • If the phone will not be used for a long period of time, remove the battery to prevent possible leakage. • If you have any trouble installing your phone, please refer to the Troubleshooting section near the end of this manual. charge at least 16 hours (or overnight). Connect the telephone line cord to the wall jack. 3. Mount the base on the wall. Position the base unit so the mounting studs will fit into the holes on the wall mount bracket.
• Press or until the screen displays DIAL MODE: and the current setting. • Press SELECT. The current setting blinks. • Press or to select TONE or PULSE. • Press SELECT to save. Set Handset Date and Time I f you subscribe to caller ID service, the date and time will be set automatically with the first incoming call. If you do not have caller ID service, you can set the date and time manually: • Press PROG, then press or until DATE/TIME is displayed. Press SELECT. • The month is flashing.
Installation • With the handset in idle (off) mode, press PROG. • Press until the screen displays RINGER: and the current setting. • Press SELECT. The current setting blinks, and you will hear a sample of the ring. • Press or to select RINGER: 1, 2, 3, 4 or OFF. You will hear a sample of each ring tone. • Press SELECT.
Telephone Operation Handset Operation 1. www.vtechphones.com 6 7 8 10 Basic Operation Make a Call Press before or after dialing number to place a call. 2. Flash/Call Waiting Press to begin a call, then dial a number. During a call, 1,2 press to receive an incoming call, if call waiting is activated. 3. Chan While on a call, press CHAN to switch to a clearer channel. 4. Delete Press to delete one or all calls in the call log. See page 21 for complete instructions. 5.
Telephone Operation Base Operation 1. Locate Handset • • • • 10 Press the LOCATE HANDSET key to page the handset. Press it second time to cancel a page. The base will ring the handset for one minute before ending the page automatically. The handset can also cancel the page by pressing the OFF key. BASIC OPERATION � www.vtechphones.
Telephone Operation Temporary Tone Dialing If you have pulse (rotary) service, you can change from pulse dialing to touch tone dialing during a call by pressing * TONE. This is useful if you need to send touch tone signals for access to telephone banking or long distance services. Operating Range This cordless telephone operates within the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Telephone Operation Display Screen Messages 12 Screen Displays: When: ** RINGING ** There is a call coming in. CONNECTING... The handset is waiting for dial tone. PHONE ON The handset is in use. CHARGING The handset is in the base and the battery is charging. ** PAGING ** The base is paging the handset. BATTERY LOW The battery needs to be recharged. SCANNING... The handset is changing to another of the 30 channels available.
Speed Dialing You can store telephone numbers you call frequently in two different ways, as speed dial numbers, or in the directory. Each number can have up to 24 digits. You will program names to go with the numbers, each can have up to 15 characters. Up to ten numbers and names can be stored, total. You can store as many as nine numbers with names into speed dial memory locations you assign (1 through 9). You can also store numbers with names alphabetically in the directory.
Speed Dialing Press Once 1 1 2 • When directory memory is full the screen displays MEMORY FULL, an error tone sounds, and you cannot store a new number until you delete a record in speed dial memory or the directory. • If the speed dial location is not empty, your new entry will be stored in place of the old and the first entry will be deleted. Take caution to not save over entries you do not wish to delete from memory.
Speed Dialing Edit a Number/Name in Speed Dial Basic Operation 1. Press and hold the memory location key (1 through 9) of the SPEED EDIT ERASE entry you wish to edit. 8005959511 2. When the screen displays the entry you want to edit, press 01 SELECT. Then press or until EDIT flashes. 3. Press SELECT. The screen displays the name and number. The cursor appears at the end of the name. Use , and the dial pad keys to edit the name. 4. Press SELECT to move on to edit the number.
Speed Dialing • Press REDIAL/ PAUSE to display the last number dialed from this phone to store it in speed dial memory. entry you wish to reassign. 2. When the screen displays the entry you want to reassign, press SELECT. Then press until SPEED flashes. 3. Press SELECT. The screen displays ENTER 1-9. 4. Press the keys (1 through 9) to reassign this entry into another memory location.
Telephone Directory Basic Operation 6. Press SELECT. The screen displays DISTINCT RING? and the current setting. 7. Press or to change the setting. Choose Y (for yes) if you wish the phone to alert you to calls from this number by changing to a distinctive ringing pattern after the first ring. • Press OFF at Choose N for a normal ringing pattern. any time to exit directory 8. Press SELECT to confirm your selection. If you chose Y, a D will be displayed with the directory entry.
Telephone Directory • Press OFF at any time to exit directory. 2. Press or to scroll alphabetically through entries in the directory. -ORPress the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry you want to delete. 3. When the screen displays the entry you want to delete, press SELECT. Then press or until ERASE flashes. SPEED EDIT ERASE 8005959511 4. Press SELECT. The screen displays ERASE NO YES and the number. The current choice flashes. 5. Press or until YES flashes. 6. Press SELECT.
Telephone Directory Move a Number/Name to the Memory 1. Press (DIR). The screen displays DIRECTORY. 2. Press or to scroll alphabetically through directory. -OR- SPEED EDIT ERASE 8005959511 Basic Operation Press the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry you want to move. 3. When the screen displays the entry you want to move, press SELECT. Then press until SPEED flashes. 4. Press SELECT. The screen displays ENTER 1-9. 5.
Caller ID Operation Your phone has a caller ID (CID) with call waiting feature that works with service from your local phone service provider. Caller ID with call waiting lets you see who’s calling before you answer the phone, even when you’re on another call. You may need to change your phone service to use this feature.
Caller ID Operation About Call History (Caller ID) • If you answer a call before the caller ID information appears on the screen, it . will not be in the . call history. Review Call History 1. Press 2. Use (CID) to view call history. and to scroll through records in call history. Delete Records from Call History Delete a Specific Call: 1. Locate the record you want to delete from call history. 2. Press DELETE. You’ll hear a confirmation beep. Delete All Calls: 1.
Caller ID Operation 2. Press until YES flashes. 3. Press SELECT. You’ll hear a confirmation beep. • Press OFF at any time to exit call history. • Caller ID numbers may appear with an area code that may not be required for local calls, or without a 1 that may be required for long distance calls.
Caller ID Operation When: PRIVATE The other party is blocking name and/or number information. UNKNOWN Your phone company is unable to receive information about this caller’s name and/or number. * (after name) This caller has called you more than once. www.vtechphones.
Batteries Battery Care and Maintenance • If you repeatedly get a low battery indicator, even after charging overnight, the battery should be replaced. • To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons or damage to the telephone, charge the battery provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in the user’s manual. • Battery power is consumed whenever the handset is . off the base unit or charger, even when the handset is .
Troubleshooting If you have difficulty operating your phone, the suggestions below should solve the problem. If you still have difficulty after trying these suggestions, call VTech Communications at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1-800-2677377. Suggestion My phone doesn’t work at all. • Make sure the power cord is plugged in. • Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the base unit and the telephone wall jack.
Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion I cannot dial out. • Make sure you have a dial tone before dialing. The handset may take a second or two to find the base and produce a dial tone. This is normal. Wait an extra second before dialing. • Make sure your phone is set to the correct dial mode for the type of service that you have (pulse or touchtone). Refer to the Installation section of this user’s manual to set the dial mode.
Troubleshooting Suggestion Can’t Connect displays on my handset. • Move the handset closer to the base. You might have moved out of range. • Reset the base. Unplug the unit’s electrical power. Wait for 15 seconds then plug it back in. Allow up to one minute for the handset and base to reset. • Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless phone.
Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion I get noise, static, or weak signal even when I’m near the base. • Press the CHAN button while on a call until the interference has been eliminated. • Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless phone.
Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion • D isconnect your base unit from the telephone jack, and plug in a regular telephone. If you still hear other calls, the problem is probably in your wiring or local service. Call your local telephone company. 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. • Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the base unit and the telephone jack.
Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion My calls fade or cut in and out while I’m using my handset. • Press the CHAN button while on a call until the interference has been eliminated. • Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless phone.
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. If it does not seem to respond, do the following (in the order listed): 1. Disconnect the power to the base. 2. Disconnect the handset battery, and spare battery, if applicable. 3. Wait a few minutes. 4. Connect power to the base. 5. Re-install the battery(ies). 6. Wait for the handset to re-establish its link with the base.
Maintenance 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. Avoid water Your telephone can be damaged if it gets wet. Do not use the handset outdoors in the rain, or handle it with wet hands. Do not install your base unit near a sink, bathtub or shower.
Warranty Statement 1. Product that has been subjected to misuse, accident, shipping or other physical damage, improper installation, abnormal operation or handling, neglect, inundation, fire, water or other liquid intrusion; or 2. Product that has been damaged due to repair, alteration or modification by anyone other than an authorized service representative of VTech; or 3.
Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, including the following: 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.
FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations If this equipment is malfunctioning, it must be unplugged from the modular jack until the problem has been corrected. Repairs to this telephone equipment can only be made by the manufacturer or its authorized agents. For repair procedures, follow the instructions outlined under the Limited Warranty. If this equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue your telephone service.
The RBRC® Seal The RBRC® Seal The RBRC® Seal on the nickel-cadmium battery indicates that VTech Communications, Inc. is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful lives, when taken out of service within the United States and Canada. The RBRC® program provides a convenient alternative to placing used nickel-cadmium batteries into the trash or municipal waste, which may be illegal in your area.
Technical Specifications Enhanced 2.4GHz technology–your phone operates on a dual band transmission that combines the best of 2.4GHz and 900MHz technologies, providing enhanced performance over standard cordless telephones. Frequency Control Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer Transmit Frequency Base: 2410.2–2418.9 MHz Handset: 912.75–917.10 MHz Receive Frequency Base: 912.75–917.10 MHz Handset: 2410.2–2418.9 MHz Channels 30 Nominal Effective Range Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC.
Index A G B H Handset Operation 9 RBRC 36 Reassign Locations 15 Review Call History 21 Replacing the Handset Battery 24 I S About Call History (Caller ID) 21 Base Operation 10 Batteries 24 Before You Begin 3 C Caller ID Operation 20 Check for Dial Tone 6 Charge the Handset Battery 6 D Delete a Number/Name 15, 17 Delete Records from Call History 20 Dial a Displayed Number 22 Dial a Number from the Directory 18 Dial a Speed Dial Number 15 Display Screen Messages 12 E Edit a Number/Name 15, 17 F
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