CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions............1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN ........................2 About Caller Identification ................. 2 Parts Check List ............................... 2 INSTALLATION ................................3 Before You Install ............................. 3 Table/Desk Installation ..................... 4 Wall Installation ................................4 TELEPHONE OPERATION .............. 5 Make a Call....................................... 5 Answer a Call ................
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 to persons, 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 cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN About Caller Identification (Caller ID) This product has a Caller ID 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.
INSTALLATION Before You Install 1. Choose a location for the base near an electrical outlet and a telephone jack. This phone requires a modular telephone jack and a standard electrical outlet (110v AC) not controlled by a wall switch. 2. Install the handset battery pack. Use only battery pack provided or recommended by VTECH. 3 Attach the belt clip to the cordless handset (optional).
INSTALLATION Table/Desk Installation 4. Charge the handset battery. Place the handset in the base. Charge the battery for at least 12 hours the first time. 5. Check for dial tone. After the batteries are charged, pick up the handset and press PHONE ; you should hear a dial tone. 6. Set the dial mode. If you have touch tone service, the phone is ready to use as soon as the batteries are charged. If you have dial pulse (rotary) service, you’ll need to change the dial mode.
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TELEPHONE OPERATION Handset Ringer Style/Battery Save You can select from four different handset ringer styles, or turn the ringer off and extend the battery life. 1 Make sure the handset is off. 2 Press PROG/CHAN to enter programming mode. 3 Press until the screen displays RINGER:. 4 Press SELECT The screen displays the current setting. 5 Press or to select 1, 2, 3, 4,or OFF. You will hear a sample of each ring. 6 Press SELECT to choose the displayed ringer setting.
TELEPHONE OPERATION Operating Range This cordless telephone operates within the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, this handset and base can communicate over only a certain distance — which can vary with the locations of the base and handset, the weather, and the construction of your home or office. For best performance, keep the base antenna fully upright.
TELEPHONE MEMORY This cordless phone can store 10 telephone numbers with names, each up to 16 digits long in memory locations you assign (0-9). Note: Press OFF at any time to exit memory dial mode. Store a Number or Name in Memory 1 Press PROG/CHAN, then press until the screen displays MEM DIAL. 2 Press MEM. The screen displays ENTER 0-9. 3 Press the key (0-9) for the memory location where you’re storing this entry. If the selected location is empty, the screen displays ENTER NAME.
TELEPHONE MEMORY 8 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. Choose N (for NO) for a normal ringing pattern. 9 Press SELECT or PROGRAM to confirm your selection. If you choose Y, a D will be displayed with the directory entry.
TELEPHONE DIRECTORY This cordless phone can store 40 telephone numbers with names, each up to 16 digits long. Entries are stored alphabetically. For consistency with Caller ID entries, you may wish to enter last names first. Note: Press OFF at any time to exit directory. Store a Number/Name in the Directory 1 Press PROG/CHAN . The screen displays DIRECTORY . 2 Press SELECT . The screen displays ENTER NAME . 3 Using the chart below, enter up to 15 characters for the name you’re storing with the number.
TELEPHONE DIRECTORY 8 Press SELECT or PROG/CHAN to confirm your selection. If you chose Y, a D will be displayed with the directory entry. Note: When memory is full the screen displays MEMORY FULL , an error tone sounds, and you will not be able to store a new number until you delete a stored number. Edit a Number/Name Stored in the Directory ( ). The screen displays DIRECTORY .
CALLER ID OPERATION About Call History This phone assigns each incoming call a number from 1 to 99. The most recent call will have the highest number. When the memory is full, the oldest call information is deleted to make room for new incoming call information.
CALLER ID OPERATION 4 Press or until YES flashes. 5 Press SELECT. You will hear a series of beeps confirming the deletion. NOTE: If there are new CID records not yet reviewed , the “ ALL” option will not be displayed as a selection. Dial a Displayed Number 1 Locate the record in call history that you want to dial. 2 If you wish to change how the number is dialed, press # .
BATTERIES Charge the Handset Battery Pack • This battery should remain charged up to six days with the ringer turned on and up to 12 days with the ringer off. A fully charged battery provides an average talk time of about six hours. • The battery pack needs charging when: — A new battery is installed in the handset. — The phone beeps twice every 5 seconds. — The screen displays BATTERY LOW and the low battery icon. • Place the handset in the base so the CHARGING light turns on.
IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY If you have difficulty operating this phone, try the suggestions below. For Customer Service, call 1-800-595-9511. Please retain your receipt as your proof of purchase If the phone doesn’t work at all, check these items first: • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into an outlet not controlled by a wall switch. • Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the base unit and the modular jack. • Make sure the base antenna is fully upright.
IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY • Using the handset near household appliances (microwaves, computers, television, stereos, etc.) can sometimes cause interference. Move away from appliances while using the handset. • The layout of your home or office might be limiting the operating range. Try moving the base to another location, preferably on an upper floor. • If the buttons don’t work, try placing the handset in the base for at least 15 seconds.
Maintenance Taking Care Of Your Telephone Your GIGAPHONE 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 What does this limited warranty cover? • The manufacturer of this VTECH product, VTECH Communications, warrants to the holder of a valid proof of purchase ("Consumer" or "you") that the product and all accessories provided by VTECH in the sales package ("Product") are free from material defects in material and workmanship, pursuant to the following terms and conditions, when installed and used normally and in accordance with operation instructions.
Warranty Statement the user's manual, A check of the Product controls and features may save you a service call. • Except as provided by applicable law, you assume the risk of loss or damage during transit and transportation and are responsible for delivery or handling charges incurred in the transport of Product(s) to the service location . VTECH will return repaired or replaced product under this limited warranty to you , transportation, delivery or handling charges prepaid .
FCC and IC Regulations This equipment complies with Parts 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules for the United States. It also complies with regulations RSS210 and CS-03 of Industry and Science Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
FCC and IC Regulations If it is determined that your telephone equipment is malfunctioning, the FCC requires that it not be used and that it 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 or by others who may be authorized by the FCC. For repair procedures, follow the instructions outlined under the VTECH Limited Warranty.
The RBRC™ Seal The RBRC™ Seal The RBRC® Seal on the nickel-cadmium battery contained in our product 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.
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