VTech Telecommunications 80-6761-00 1.9GHz CORDLESS PHONE BASE User Manual LS6245 UL 031209

VTech Telecommunications Ltd 1.9GHz CORDLESS PHONE BASE LS6245 UL 031209

Contents

Users Manual

Users manual
www.vtechphones.com
Model: LS6245
®
Congratulations
on purchasing your new VTech product. Before using this telephone, please
read the Important safety instructions on page 54 of this manual.
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.vtechcanada.com.
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
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interference when used with most T-coil equipped hearing aids and
cochlear implants. The TIA-1083 Compliant Logo is a trademark of
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of such marks by VTech Holdings Limited is under license. VTech Holdings Limited is
a member of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their
respective owners.
Table of contents
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Getting started .........................1
Parts checklist............................1
Telephone base and charger
installation ...............................2
Battery installation and
charging ..................................3
Handset layout ...........................4
Telephone base layout ...............5
Telephone settings ..................6
Ringer volume (handset)............6
Ringer tone.................................6
Key tone .....................................6
LCD language ............................7
Set date/time ..............................7
Clear voicemail...........................8
Home area code.........................8
Answering system settings ....9
Answering system set up ...........9
Number of rings..........................9
Remote code .............................9
Message alert tone.....................9
Announcement ...........................10
Play your announcement ..........10
Record your own
announcement .......................10
Delete your announcement ........10
Telephone operation................11
Make a call ................................11
Predial a call...............................11
Answer a call ..............................11
End a call....................................11
Speakerphone ...........................11
Volume .......................................11
Mute ...........................................12
Ringer mute................................12
Call waiting .................................12
Find handset...............................12
Chain dialing...............................13
Multiple handset use ..................14
Intercom .....................................14
Answer an incoming call
during an intercom call............14
Share an outside call..................15
Directory.....................................16
Store a directory entry................17
Character chart ..........................18
Search the directory...................19
Alphabetical search....................19
Dial a directory entry ..................19
Edit a directory entry ..................20
Delete from the directory............20
About caller ID............................21
Call log .......................................22
Missed calls indicator ................22
Review the call log ....................23
Make a call log entry ready
to dial ......................................23
Dial a call log entry ....................23
Save a call log entry to the
directory ..................................24
Delete from the call log ..............24
Call log display screen
messages................................25
Redial list....................................25
Dial a redial entry .......................25
Delete from redial.......................25
Answering system operation...26
Answering system and
voicemail .................................26
Message capacity ......................26
Turn the answering system
on or off...................................27
Call screening ............................27
Call intercept ..............................27
Telephone base ringer volume...27
New message indication ............28
Message playback .....................28
Delete all old messages .............29
Record and play memos ............29
Record a memo..........................29
Message window displays..........30
Remote access ..........................31
Table of contents
Appendix...................................32
Handset display screen
messages................................32
Handset and telephone base
indicators ................................34
Battery........................................35
Expand your telephone system...36
Add and register a handset
(optional) .................................36
Replace a handset .....................37
Troubleshooting..........................38
Important safety instructions......44
Operating range .........................45
Maintenance...............................45
About cordless telephones.........46
The RBRC® seal.........................46
Warranty.....................................47
FCC, ACTA and IC regulations ... 49
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Index..........................................52
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1
Telephone line cord
Parts checklist
Your telephone contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and
original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary.
HandsetTelephone base
Telephone base
power adapter
User’s manual
To purchase replacement batteries or power adapters, 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.
Getting started
Battery Quick start guide
Battery
compartment cover
2
Getting started
Installation
Install the telephone base close to a telephone jack and a power outlet not
connected to a wall switch. For optimum range and better reception, place the
telephone base in a central and open location.
Depending on the environmental conditions, make sure that your Bluetooth
enabled cellular phone is within 12 feet of where you install the telephone
base in order to maintain a reliable connection between your Bluetooth cell
phone, the telephone base, and a cell tower (see below).
Avoid placing the telephone base too close to:
Communication devices such as: personal computers, computer routers,
television sets, VCRs, wireless routers (wireless broadband, Wi-Fi, or
802.11) or other cordless telephones.
Excessive heat sources.
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Excessive dust sources such as a workshop or garage.
Excessive moisture.
Extremely low temperature.
Mechanical vibration or shock such as on top of a
washing machine or work bench.
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Getting started
Telephone base and charger installation
Install the telephone base and charger(s) as shown below. The telephone
base is designed for tabletop use only.
Make sure that the electrical outlet is not controlled by a wall switch.
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Use only the power adapters supplied with this product. To order a
replacement, 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.
The power adapters are intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or
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it is plugged into a ceiling or an under-the-table/cabinet outlet.
Getting started
Telephone line cord
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Telephone base
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Getting started
When the screen shows LOW BATTERY, the backlight is off.
If the handset will not be used for a long time, disconnect and remove the
battery to prevent possible leakage.
To purchase replacement batteries, 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.
Battery installation and charging
Install the battery as shown below. After installing the battery, you might
be able to make and receive short calls. For best performance, charge the
handset for at least 16 hours before use. When not in use, place the handset
in the telephone base or charger. See page 45 for battery operating times.
Battery indicators Battery status Action
The screen is blank. Battery has no charge
and the handset cannot
be used.
Charge until the screen shows
LOW BATTERY (at least 10
minutes).
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Battery has very little
charge and the handset
cannot be used.
Charge until the screen shows
LOW BATTERY (about four
minutes).
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handset beeps.
Battery has enough
charge to be used for a
short time.
Charge until the screen shows
HANDSET X (about one hour).
The screen shows
HANDSET X.
Battery is charged. To keep the battery charged,
place it in the telephone base
or charger when not in use.
If the battery compartment cover is on the handset, press the indentation
and slide the cover to remove.
Plug the battery connector securely into the socket inside the handset
battery compartment, matching the color-coded label.
Place the battery with the label THIS SIDE UP facing up and the wires
inside the battery compartment.
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the center of the handset until it clicks into place.
Charge the handset by placing it in the telephone base or charger. The
CHARGE light is on when the handset charges.
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Getting started
Handset layout
CID / VOL (caller ID)
Press to review the call log
when the telephone is not in
use (page 33).
While in a menu, press to
scroll down.
During a call, press to lower
the listening volume (page 21).
MENU/SELECT
Press to show the menu.
While in a menu, press to
select an item, or save an
entry or setting. OFF/CLEAR
During a call, press to hang up
(page 21).
While the handset is ringing,
press to silence the ringer
temporarily (page 22).
Press and hold while the
telephone is not in use
to erase the missed calls
indicator (page 32).
During programming, press to
exit without making changes.
/ VOLS(Directory)
Press to enter the directory
when the telephone is not in
use (page 29).
While in a menu, press to
scroll up.
During a call, press to raise
the listening volume (page
21).
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Press repeatedly to show other
dialing options when reviewing
a call log entry (page 33).
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While reviewing a call log
entry, press repeatedly to
add or remove 1 in front of
the telephone number before
dialing or saving it in the
directory (page 33).
(Speakerphone)
Press to switch between
speakerphone and handset
(page 21).
Press to make or answer a
call (page 21).
During a call, press to receive
an incoming call when you
receive a call waiting alert
(page 22).
CELL
Press to make or answer a cellular
call using the speakerphone.
On steady when in use.
Flashes rapidly when there is an
incoming cellular call.
Flashes slowly when a cellular
call is on hold.
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Getting started
Telephone base layout
Clean your telephone only with a dry non-abrasive cloth. Using a dampened
cloth or cleaning solvents of any kind might activate the buttons on the
telephone base.
If you unplug the telephone before cleaning, remember to reset the clock
when done.
HOME
Press to make or answer a home call using the
speakerphone.
On steady when in use.
Flashes rapidly when there is an incoming home call.
Flashes slowly when a home call is on hold.
CELL
Press to make or
answer a cellular
call using the
speakerphone.
On steady when in
use.
Flashes rapidly when
there is an incoming
cellular call.
Flashes slowly when a
cellular call is on hold.
Softkeys (2)
Press to select a menu item displayed just
above the key.
CANCEL
Press to cancel an operation and/or return to a
previous menu.
Press and hold to return to the idle screen.
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Bluetooth
Introducing Bluetooth
Your new LS6245 telephone system with Bluetooth wireless technology has
the following features:
Pair up to eight Bluetooth enabled cell phones and/or headsets with the
telephone base.
Connect a maximum of two cell phones to make and receive CELL calls.
Only one cell phone can be active on a call at a time.
Connect a Bluetooth enabled headset for making and receiving HOME
calls.
Conference CELL and HOME calls.
Make and receive calls using your cell phone plan while utilizing the ease
and comfort of your home telephone system.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Refer to the user's manual of your cell phone or headset for more
information about its Bluetooth function.
Operate your Bluetooth device within 12 feet from the telephone base.
Bluetooth technology operates best within a short range. Keeping within
12 feet will maintain the connection quality of the Bluetooth device with the
telephone base.
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need to move the cell phone and telephone base to a location where the
cell phone signal strength may be stronger.
Charge your Bluetooth cell phone while it is connected to the telephone
base. Your cell phone's battery will discharge faster while it is connected
wirelessly to the telephone base.
Monitor your cell phone's usage because airtime is deducted from your
cellular plan for the duration of the CELL calls.
Refer to the Bluetooth setup section (page 19) to learn how to set up
and manage your Bluetooth device(s). Refer to the Telephone operation
section (page 59) on how to operate your Bluetooth devices with your new
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telephone system.
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Bluetooth
Glossary of terms
Below are some terms used in this users manual to help you become familiar
with using your Bluetooth devices and your new LS6245 telephone system.
Active Devices list - A maximum of two paired devices (two cell phones or
one cell phone and one headset) on the Active Devices list can be connected
to the telephone base, but only one cell phone or headset can be on a call at
a time.
Bluetooth cell phone - Refers to a Bluetooth enabled cell telephone.
CELL line - The communication service provided through your Bluetooth
enabled cell telephone.
Connected - A Bluetooth device (cell phone or headset) can only be used
when it is connected to the telephone base. When a Bluetooth device is
connected to the telephone base and active on the Active Devices list, it will
be ready for use.
Disconnected - An X in front of a device on the Active Devices list will appear
and a diagonal line will appear across devices 1 and/or 2 in the icon status
bar when the corresponding Bluetooth device is disconnected from the
telephone base.
Discoverable mode - Before a Bluetooth device can be paired, it must be
set in this mode. When pairing your cell phone, the telephone base will be set
in this mode. When pairing a headset, the headset must be set in this mode.
Depending on the manufacturer, this mode is sometimes referred to as Find
Me or Visibility.
HOME line - Your conventional telephone land line.
Paired Devices list - Once Bluetooth devices have been paired with the
telephone base, they will appear on the Paired Devices list. A maximum of
eight devices can be paired with the telephone base, but only two can be on
the Active Devices list.
Pairing - This refers to the process of Bluetooth devices registering device
information with each other. The telephone base must be paired with a
Bluetooth enabled cell phone or headset before the Bluetooth device(s) can be
used. Depending on the manufacturer, this is also referred to as Bonding.
PIN - By default, the PIN is 0000 for the telephone base and for most
Bluetooth devices. PIN information must be exchanged between Bluetooth
devices before they can be used. This is also known as a Passkey or
Passcode.
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Bluetooth
Bluetooth at a glance
The telephone base allows you to pair up to eight Bluetooth devices. You
can have a maximum of two paired devices connected at anytime (two cell
phones, or one cell phone and one headset), but only one cell phone or
headset can be on a call at a time.
Once you have paired a device with the telephone base, the pairing
information will be stored on the Paired Devices list (page 23). To use a
paired device, it must be connected and on the Active Devices list (page 26).
To learn more about managing your Bluetooth device(s), see the Managing
your Devices section (page 23). To help you set up your Bluetooth
device(s), please follow the instructions in each section and refer to the
Troubleshooting section for help (page 100).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Once you pair a device with the telephone base, you do not have to repeat
the pairing procedure again, unless you delete the device from the Paired
Devices list (page 23).
Press CANCEL on the telephone base at anytime to return to a previous
menu.
When adding, removing, or replacing a Bluetooth device on the Active
Devices list, all connected devices will temporarily disconnect until the
action is complete. It may take up to two minutes to reconnect.
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Bluetooth
To learn how to operate your Bluetooth devices with the telephone base, see
the Telephone operation section (page 59).
Call Log
Intercom
Bluetooth
SELECT
Setup Cell
Setup Headset
Active Devices
SELECT
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Bluetooth device(s) with the telephone base. In the
Bluetooth Setup section, you can setup a cell phone
(page 20) and headset (page 21). In Managing your
Devices section, you can view and modify the information
about your Bluetooth device(s) (page 23).
To enter the Bluetooth menu:
Press the MENU softkey on the telephone base while
in idle mode.
Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight
Bluetooth, then press the SELECT softkey. You can then select:
Set up Cellular - Set up a Bluetooth enabled cell phone (page 20).
Set up Headset - Set up a Bluetooth enabled headset (page 21).
Active Devices - Replace, remove, view the current status of, and
connect to your connected Bluetooth device(s) (page 26).
Paired Devices - Rename, delete, and view information about your
paired devices (page 23).
Change PIN - Change the PIN of the telephone base (page 29).
While in the Bluetooth menu:
Press CANCEL to return to a previous menu.
Press and hold CANCEL on the telephone base
to return to the idle screen.
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Bluetooth
Setting up cellular
Before you begin, make sure that your Bluetooth enabled cell phone is not
connected to any other Bluetooth device. Refer to your cell phone user's
manual to learn how to search for or add new Bluetooth devices.
To pair and connect a cell phone:
Press the MENU softkey on the telephone base while in idle mode.
Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight Bluetooth, then press the
SELECT softkey.
Press the SELECT softkey to enter the Set up Cellular menu.
If a device is already connected to the telephone base, press the OK
softkey to temporarily disconnect the device(s) and continue the pairing
process.
Press the NEXT softkey to set the telephone base in discoverable mode.
Using your cell phone, turn on the Bluetooth feature and search for or add
new devices.
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Using your cell phone, enter the PIN of the telephone base (the default PIN
is 0000) to continue the pairing process.
Press the YES softkey on the telephone base to connect to your cell
phone when the pairing process is complete.
If successful, Cellular setup completed will be displayed on the
telephone base.
If you already have two devices on the Active Devices list, press the
YES softkey to connect to your paired cell phone. You will then be
prompted to replace an existing device on the Active Devices list (page
26).
When a device is connected, the 1 and/or 2 status icons will appear on
the display.
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If you have any device(s) connected to the telephone base when pairing,
Connected devices will be temporarily disconnected will appear on the
display.
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Setting up headset
Before you begin, make sure that your Bluetooth enabled headset is not
connected to any other Bluetooth device. Refer to your headset user's
manual to determine the headset's PIN and how to set your headset in
discoverable mode.
To pair and connect a headset:
Using the telephone base, press the MENU softkey while in idle mode.
Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight Bluetooth, then press the
SELECT softkey to enter the Bluetooth menu.
Press the SELECT softkey to enter the Set up Headset menu.
If a device is already connected to the telephone base, press the
OK softkey to temporarily disconnect the device(s) and continue
the pairing process.
Using your headset, set your headset in discoverable mode.
Using the telephone base, press the NEXT softkey on the telephone base
to search for your headset.
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FIND softkey to search again, and make sure that your headset is in
discoverable mode.
Enter the PIN of your headset, then press the DONE softkey on the
telephone base (for most headsets, the PIN is 0000).
When the pairing is complete, press the YES softkey to connect to
your headset.
If successful, Headset setup completed will appear on the
telephone base display.
If you already have one headset on the Active Devices list,
press the YES softkey to connect to your paired headset. You will
then be prompted to replace the existing headset on the Active
Devices list (page 26).
When a device is connected, the 1 and/or 2 status icons will appear on
the display.
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If you have any device(s) connected to the telephone base when pairing,
Connected devices will be temporarily disconnected will appear on the
display.
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Bluetooth
Managing your devices
Once you have paired a Bluetooth device, you can
rename, delete, and view the device's information on the
Paired Devices list.
Once a Bluetooth device is connected to the telephone
base, you can replace or remove the device from the
Active Devices list (page 26), and view the device's
status information (page 25).
Paired devices
All paired devices are stored on the Paired Devices list.
Up to eight devices (any combination of cell phones and headsets) can be
paired with the telephone base.
If a device is successfully paired, the icon (for cell phone) or (for
headset) and the corresponding name of the device will be shown on the
Paired Devices list.
Paired Devices
DELETE
RENAME
INFO
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Mary’s Cell
Mary’s Headset
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Rename Device
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DONE
Edit Name
John’s Cell
Renaming a paired device
Press the MENU softkey on the telephone base while in idle mode.
Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight Bluetooth, then press the
SELECT softkey to enter the Bluetooth menu.
Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight Paired Devices, then
press the SELECT softkey.
Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight the name of the device to
be renamed.
Press the RENAME softkey to rename a device.
Press the LEFT and RIGHT NavKeys to move the cursor left and right.
Press the ERASE softkey to delete the highlighted characters.
Use the dial pad to enter the name (up to 16 characters). See the
character chart on page 74 for more information on how to enter a name.
Press the DONE softkey to save the setting.
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To use a paired device, it must be connected, and on the Active Devices
list (page 26).
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Ringer volume (handset)
You can set the ringer volume or turn the ringer off.
Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu when the
handset is not in use.
Press or to select >RINGER VOLUME, then press
MENU/SELECT.
Press or to adjust the volume. A sample of each
ringer volume plays as you scroll through the choices.
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RINGER TONE
Setting the volume to the lowest level turns off the ringer. A ringer off icon
appears.
See page 37 to set the telephone base ringer volume.
Ringer tone
You can choose from different ringer tones.
Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu when the
handset is not in use.
Press or to select >RINGER TONE, then press
MENU/SELECT.
Press or to select the desired ringer tone. A
sample of each ringer tone plays as you scroll through
the choices.
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If you turn off the ringer volume, you will not hear ringer tone samples
.
Key tone
You can turn the key tone on or off.
Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu when the
handset is not in use.
Press or to select >KEY TONE, then press
MENU/SELECT.
Press or to choose ON or OFF.
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LCD LANGUAGE
KEY TONE
ON
Telephone settings
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Telephone settings
LCD language
You can select ENGLISH,FRANÇAIS or ESPAÑOL to be
used in all screen displays.
Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu when the
handset is not in use.
Press or to select >LCD LANGUAGE, then press
MENU/SELECT.
Press or to scroll through the choices.
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Set date/time
The answering system announces the day and time of the message prior
to playing it. Before using the answering system, set the date and time as
follows. If you subscribe to caller ID service, the day,
month and time are set automatically with each incoming
call. However, the year must be correct so that the day of
the week can be calculated from the caller ID information.
Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu when the
handset is not in use.
Press or to select >SET DATE/TIME, then press
MENU/SELECT.
Press the dialing keys (0-9) to enter a two-digit number
or press or until the screen displays the correct
value. Press MENU/SELECT to advance.
Repeat step 3 until the date and time are set.
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>LCD LANGUAGE
SET DATE/TIME
LCD LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
>SET DATE/TIME
CLR VOICEMAIL
SET DATE
12/25/08
SET TIME
03:18 AM
If the date and time are not set, the system announces, Time and day not
set, before each message plays.
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Telephone settings
Clear voicemail
If you subscribe to voicemail service offered by your telephone company,
NEW VOICEMAIL and appear on the handset, and the VOICEMAIL light
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Contact your local telephone company for more information and assistance
about using your voicemail service.
After you have listened to all new voicemail messages, the indicators on both
the handset and telephone base turn off automatically.
Use the clear voicemail feature when the telephone indicates that there is
new voicemail but there is none (for example, when you have accessed your
voicemail while away from home). Clearing the voicemail waiting indicator
only turns off the indicators; it does not delete your voicemail messages. As
long as you have new voicemail messages, your local telephone company
continues to send the signal to turn on the indicators.
To manually turn off these indicators:
Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu when the
handset is not in use.
Press or to select >CLR VOICEMAIL, then
press MENU/SELECT. The screen shows TURN OFF
INDICATOR?
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Your telephone service provider might alert you to new messages with a
stutter (broken) dial tone. Contact your service provider for details.
Voicemail is different from answering system messages recorded in your
answering system. For more information about the difference, see page 36.
>CLR VOICEMAIL
HOME AREA CODE
TURN OFF
INDICATOR?
Home area code
If you dial your 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 without the area code in the call log.
Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu when the
handset is not in use.
Press or to select >HOME AREA CODE, then
press MENU/SELECT. The stored home area code
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Use the dialing keys to enter the desired home area code.
Press MUTE/REMOVE to delete a digit.
Press and hold MUTE/REMOVE to delete the entire entry.
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>HOME AREA CODE
ANS. SYSTEM
HOME AREA CODE
800
If, in the future, your telephone company requires you to dial the area code when
making a local call, delete the home area code you have already programmed
by pressing MUTE/REMOVE. After you have deleted the programmed home area
code, ___ appears.
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Answering system set up
Use a system handset to change your answering system settings.
Number of rings
You can choose from two, four, or six rings; or toll saver. With toll saver
selected, the answering system answers after two rings when you have
new messages, and after four rings when you have no new messages. This
enables you to check for new messages and avoid paying unnecessary long
distance charges if you are calling from out of your local area.
Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu when the handset is not in use.
Press MENU/SELECT to select >ANS. SYSTEM.
Press or to select >ANS SYS SETUP, then press MENU/SELECT.
Press or to select ># OF RINGS, then press MENU/SELECT.
Press or to choose from 2,4,6 or TOLL SAVER, then press
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Remote code
A two-digit security code is required to access the answering system
remotely from any touch tone telephone. The preset code is 19. You can set
the code from 10 to 99.
Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu when the handset is not in use.
Press MENU/SELECT to select >ANS. SYSTEM.
Press or to select >ANS SYS SETUP, then press MENU/SELECT.
Press or to select >REMOTE CODE, then press MENU/SELECT.
Press or to select from 10 to 99, then press MENU/SELECT VQEQPſTO
Message alert tone
This telephone can beep every 10 seconds to alert you of new messages.
The tone stops when all new messages have been reviewed.
Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu when the handset is not in use.
Press MENU/SELECT to select >ANS. SYSTEM.
Press or to select >ANS SYS SETUP, then press MENU/SELECT.
Press or to select >MSG ALERT TONE, then press MENU/SELECT.
Press or to select from ON or OFF, then press MENU/SELECT to
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The answering system must be turned on for the message alert tone to
function.
Answering system settings
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Answering system settings
Announcement
The telephone is preset with a greeting that answers calls with
“Hello, please
leave a message after the tone.
You can use this preset announcement, or
replace it with your own.
Play your announcement
Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu when the handset is not in use.
Press MENU/SELECT to select >ANS. SYSTEM.
Press or to select >ANS SYS SETUP, then press MENU/SELECT.
Press or to select >ANNOUNCEMENT, then press MENU/SELECT.
The handset announces,
“To play, press 2. To record, press 7.”
Press 2
to play.
Record your own announcement
Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu when the handset is not in use.
Press MENU/SELECT to select >ANS. SYSTEM.
Press or to select >ANS SYS SETUP, then press MENU/SELECT.
Press or to select >ANNOUNCEMENT, then press MENU/SELECT.
The handset announces,
“To play, press 2. To record, press 7.”
Press 7
to record.
The handset announces,
Record after the tone. Press 5 when you are done.
After the tone, speak towards the microphone of the handset.
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The answering system automatically plays back the newly recorded
announcement. Press 5 to stop the playback at anytime; 2 to replay the
recorded announcement; or 7 to record again if desired.
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Your announcement can be up to 90 seconds in length.
Announcements shorter than two seconds will not be recorded.
Delete your announcement
Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu when the handset is not in use.
Press MENU/SELECT to select >ANS. SYSTEM.
Press or to select >ANS SYS SETUP, then press MENU/SELECT.
Press or to select >ANNOUNCEMENT, then press MENU/SELECT.
The handset announces,
“To play, press 2. To record, press 7.”
Press 3 to
delete your own recorded announcement.
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When your announcement is deleted, calls are answered with the preset
announcement.
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Make a call
Press or . You hear a dial tone.
Dial the number.
Predial a call
Dial the number.
Press or .
Answer a call
Press , or any of the dialing keys (0-9,#, *).
End a call
Press OFF/CLEAR or put the handset in the telephone base or charger.
Speakerphone
During a call, press to switch between speakerphone and normal handset
use.
Volume
During a call, press VOL or VOL to adjust the listening volume.
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The screen shows the elapsed time as you talk (in hours, minutes and
seconds).
When predialing (preview numbers before dialing), press MUTE/REMOVE
or OFF/CLEAR to backspace and delete; press and hold REDIAL/PAUSE
to insert a dialing pause (a p appears).
Telephone operation
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Telephone operation
Mute
The mute function allows you to hear the other party but the other party
cannot hear you.
During a call, press MUTE/REMOVE on the handset. The handset screen
shows MUTED for a few seconds and
MUTE
appears until mute function is
turned off.
Press MUTE/REMOVE again to resume the
conversation. The handset screen temporarily shows
MICROPHONE ON.
Ringer mute
When the telephone is ringing, press OFF/CLEAR or
MUTE/REMOVE to temporarily silence the ringer without
disconnecting the call. The next call rings normally.
Call waiting
If you subscribe to call waiting service from your telephone company, you will
hear an alert tone if there is an incoming call while you are on another call.
Press to put your current call on hold and take the new call. Press at
any time to switch back and forth between calls.
Find handset
Use this feature to page all system handsets.
Press FIND HANDSET on the telephone base. All idle handsets ring and
the screens show ** PAGING **.
To end paging, press ,, any dialing keys (0-9,#,*), or press
FIND HANDSET on the telephone base.
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PHONE 0:00:00
MUTED
MUTE
RINGER MUTE
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Telephone operation
Chain dialing
Use this feature to initiate a dialing sequence from numbers stored in the
directory, call log or redial while you are on a call.
Chain dialing can be useful if you wish to access other numbers (such as
bank account information or access codes) from the directory, call log or
redial list.
To access a number in the directory while on a call:
Press MENU/SELECT twice to select >DIRECTORY.
Scroll to the desired entry by pressing or .
Press MENU/SELECT to dial the displayed number.
To access a number in the call log while on a call:
Press MENU/SELECT and then press or to highlight >CALL LOG.
Press MENU/SELECT to select.
Scroll to the desired entry by pressing or .
Press MENU/SELECT to dial the displayed number.
To access the last number on the redial list while on a call:
Press REDIAL/PAUSE to dial. Press REDIAL/PAUSE again within two seconds
to cancel the chain dialing.
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You cannot edit a directory entry while on a call. For more details about the
directory, see page 26.
You cannot copy a call log entry into the directory while on a call. For more
details about call log, see page 32.
If you press REDIAL/PAUSE while on a call, you can only view the most
recent call, and you cannot erase the entry. For more details about the
redial memory, see page 35.
Press and hold OFF/CLEAR to exit redial, directory or call log when you are
on a call.
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Telephone operation
Multiple handset use
You can use up to two system handsets at a time on an outside call. If a
handset is already on a call and you would like to join the call, press or
on another handset to join the call.
To end the call, press OFF/CLEAR or place the handset in the telephone base
or charger. The call will not be terminated until all handsets hang up.
You can buy additional expansion handsets (model LS6204) for this
telephone base. You can register up to 12 handsets to the telephone base.
The first nine handsets that you register are named HANDSETS 1-9. Use
the handset number to intercom and transfer calls. Although the names
for handsets 10-12 appear in their displays as 10-12, when you intercom
or transfer to one of them, you must use *0 for HANDSET 10,*1 for
HANDSET 11, and *2 for HANDSET 12.
Intercom
Use the intercom feature for conversation between two system handsets.
Press INT on your handset when not in use.
If you have a two-handset system, your handset
screen shows CALLING OTHER HANDSET.
If you have more than two handsets, your screen
shows INTERCOM TO:. Use the dialing keys to
select the other handset. Your handset screen shows
CALLING HANDSET X.
The other handset rings and its screen shows either
OTHER HANDSET IS CALLING or HANDSET X IS
CALLING.
To answer the intercom call, press , , INT, or
any dialing keys (0-9,#,*) on the other handset. Both
handsets now show INTERCOM.
To end an intercom call, press INT,OFF/CLEAR, or place
the handset back in the telephone base or charger.
Answer an incoming call during an intercom call
When you receive an incoming outside call during an intercom call, there is
an alert tone.
To answer the call, press . The intercom call ends automatically.
To end the intercom call without answering the incoming call, press OFF/CLEAR.
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You can cancel the intercom call before it is answered
by pressing OFF/CLEAR or INT on your originating handset.
If the other handset does not answer the intercom call within 100 seconds,
is in the directory or call log, or is out of range, your originating handset
screen shows UNABLE TO CALL TRY AGAIN and returns to idle mode.
Press OFF/CLEAR or MUTE/REMOVE on the other handset to temporarily
silence the intercom ringer.
You can use a maximum of four handsets at a time. When two handsets are
used on an intercom call, use two other system handsets for an outside call.
OTHER HANDSET
IS CALLING
INTERCOM
CALLING
OTHER HANDSET
INTERCOM TO:
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Telephone operation
Share an outside call
You can call another system handset to join an outside
call. That call continues even if you hang up.
During a call, press INT. The other handset rings. The
outside call is put on hold.
If you have a two-handset system, your handset
screen shows CALLING OTHER HANDSET. The
other handset rings and its screen shows OTHER
HANDSET IS CALLING.
If you have more than two handsets, your screen
shows
TRANSFER TO:.
Use the dialing keys to select
the other handset. Your screen then shows CALLING
HANDSET X. The other handset rings and its screen
shows HANDSET X IS CALLING.
To answer the call on the other handset, press ,
,INT, or any dialing keys (0-9,#,*). The outside
call is still on hold and both handsets now show
INTERCOM. You can now have a private conversation
between the system handsets.
From this intercom call, you have the following options:
You can let the other handset join you on the outside call in a three-way
conversation. Press and hold INT on your originating handset.
You can transfer the call. Press OFF/CLEAR, or place your handset
back in the telephone base or charger. Your screen shows
CALL TRANSFERED. The other handset is automatically connected to
the outside call.
You can alternate between the outside call (OUTSIDE CALL appears
on the screen) and the intercom call (INTERCOM appears on the
screen). Press INT repeatedly on your originating handset.
The other person can leave the intercom call by pressing OFF/CLEAR,
or placing the other handset back in the telephone base or charger. The
outside call continues with the original system handset.
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CALLING
HANDSET X
INTERCOM
TRANSFER TO:
HANDSET X
IS CALLING
If you want to cancel an intercom call and reconnect to the outside call
before the other handset answers, press ,or INT on your originating
handset.
If the other handset does not answer the intercom call within 100 seconds,
is in the directory or call log, or is out of range, your originating handset
screen shows UNABLE TO CALL TRY AGAIN and reconnects to the
outside call automatically.
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Telephone operation
Directory
The directory can store up to 50 entries with up to 30
digits for each phone number and 15 characters for
each name.
Directory entries are shared by all system handsets. Any
additions, deletions or edits made on one handset affect
the directory on all handsets.
When there are no records in the directory, the screen
shows DIRECTORY EMPTY.
When the directory is full and you try to save an entry,
the screen shows LIST FULL.
If you try to save a number already stored in the
directory, the screen shows ALREADY SAVED.
If the telephone number in the directory exceeds 15
digits, <* appears in front of the telephone number.
Press * to move towards the end of the telephone
number or press # to move towards the beginning of the
telephone number.
Only one handset can review the directory at a time.
If a handset tries to enter the directory while another
handset is already in it, NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME
appears.
ELIZABETH JONES
<* 800123456 #>
ELIZABETH JONES
123456789012 #>
ELIZABETH JONES
<* 180012345678
ALREADY SAVED
LIST FULL
DIRECTORY EMPTY
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Telephone operation
Store a directory entry
Use the following steps to store an entry in the directory.
Press MENU/SELECT when the handset is not in use.
Press or to select >DIRECTORY and then press
MENU/SELECT.
Press or to select >STORE, then press
MENU/SELECT. The screen shows ENTER NUMBER.
Use the dialing keys to enter the number.
Press MUTE/REMOVE to backspace and erase
a digit.
Press and hold MUTE/REMOVE to erase the
entire entry.
Press to move the cursor to the left or to
the right.
Press and hold REDIAL/PAUSE to insert a
dialing pause (a p appears).
- OR-
Copy a number from the redial list by pressing
REDIAL/PAUSE and then , or REDIAL/PAUSE to select a number.
Press MENU/SELECT to copy the number.
Press MENU/SELECT to move to the name. The screen shows
ENTER NAME.
Use the dialing keys (see page 28) to enter the name.
Press MUTE/REMOVE to backspace and erase a character.
Press and hold MUTE/REMOVE to erase the entire entry.
Press to move the cursor to the left or to the right.
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ENTER NAME
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ENTER NUMBER
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REVIEW
>DIRECTORY
CALL LOG
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Telephone operation
Character chart
Use the dial pad and the chart below to enter a name (up to 15 characters).
Each press of a particular key causes the characters to be displayed in the
following order:
Number
key
Characters by number of key presses
123456789
11# ,,-.&
2ABC2 ab c
3DEF 3 d e f
4GH I 4 g h i
5JKL5 j k l
6MNO 6mn o
7PQRS7 p q r s
8TUV8 t u v
9WX Y Z 9 w x y z
00
**?! / ()@
#space
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automatically capitalized.
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Telephone operation
Search the directory
Entries are sorted alphabetically. To search the directory:
Press when the handset is not in use.
-OR-
Press MENU/SELECT when the handset is not in use.
Press or to select >DIRECTORY and then press
MENU/SELECT twice.
Press or to browse.
Alphabetical search
To start an alphabetical search:
Press when the handset is not in use.
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Press MENU/SELECT when the handset is not in use. Press or to
select >DIRECTORY and then press MENU/SELECT twice.
Use the dialing keys to enter the letters associated with the name. For
example, if you have name entries Jenny, Kristen and Linda in your directory,
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match in alphabetical order appears. If necessary, use or to browse.
Dial a directory entry
Press when the handset is not in use.
-OR-
Press MENU/SELECT when the handset is not in use. Press or to
select >DIRECTORY and then press MENU/SELECT twice.
Press or , or use the alphabetical search to browse.
Press or .
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>REVIEW
STORE
VTECH
800-595-9511
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Telephone operation
Edit a directory entry
Use the following steps to edit an entry in the directory.
Press when the handset is not in use.
-OR-
Press MENU/SELECT when the handset is not in use. Press or to
select >DIRECTORY and then press MENU/SELECT twice.
Press or , or use the alphabetical search to browse (see page 29).
Press MENU/SELECT to select an entry. The screen
shows EDIT NUMBER.
Use the dialing keys to edit the number.
Press MUTE/REMOVE to backspace and erase a digit.
Press and hold MUTE/REMOVE to erase the entire entry.
Press to move the cursor to the left or to the right.
Press and hold REDIAL/PAUSE to insert a dialing pause (a p appears).
Press MENU/SELECT to move to the name. The screen
shows EDIT NAME.
Use the dialing keys (see page 28) to edit the name.
Press MUTE/REMOVE to backspace and erase
a character.
Press and hold MUTE/REMOVE to erase the entire entry.
Press to move the cursor to the left or to the right.
Press MENU/SELECT to save.
Delete from the directory
Press when the handset is not in use.
-OR-
Press MENU/SELECT when the handset is not in use. Press or to
select >DIRECTORY and then press MENU/SELECT twice.
Press or , or use the alphabetical search to browse.
Press MUTE/REMOVE to remove the selected entry.
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EDIT NUMBER
595-9511_
EDIT NAME
VTECH_
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Telephone operation
About caller ID
This product supports caller ID services provided by most local telephone
service companies. Depending on your service subscription, you may see
the caller’s number, or the callers name and number that are sent by the
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the name, number, date and time of calls.
Caller ID with call waiting lets you see the name and telephone number of the
caller before answering the telephone, even while on another call.
It may be necessary to change your telephone service to use this feature.
Contact your telephone company if:
You have both caller ID and call waiting, but as separate services ( you may
need to combine these services).
You have only caller ID service, or only call waiting service.
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.
This product can provide information only if both you and the caller are
in areas offering caller ID service and if both telephone companies use
compatible equipment. The time and date are sent by the telephone company
along with the call information.
You can use this product with regular caller ID service, or you can use this
product’s other features without subscribing to either caller ID or combined
caller ID with call waiting service.
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Telephone operation
Call log
If you subscribe to caller ID service, information about each caller appears
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appears on the screen, it will not be saved in the call log.
The call log stores up to 50 entries. Each entry has up to 24 digits for the
phone number and 15 characters for the name. If the phone number has
more than 15 digits, only the last 15 digits appear. If the name has more
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call log.
You can review, redial, and copy an entry into the directory.
Entries appear in reverse chronological order.
When the call log is full, the oldest entry is deleted to
make room for new incoming call information.
XX MISSED CALL(S) shows when there are new call
log entries (including missed and unreviewed calls).
CALL LOG EMPTY shows when there are no records
in the call log.
Only one handset can review the call log at a time. If a
handset tries to enter the call log while another handset is
already in it, NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME appears.
The caller ID information might not be available for every incoming call. The
callers might intentionally block their names and/or telephone numbers.
For call log entries with numbers between 16 and 24 digits, in order to view
the entire number, you must save the entry to the directory (see page 34).
If the phone number has more than 24 digits, it is not saved or shown in the
call log.
HANDSET X
XX MISSED CALLS
CALL LOG EMPTY
Missed calls indicator
When there are unreviewed calls in the call log, the
handset shows XX MISSED CALL(S).
Each time you review a call log entry marked NEW, the
number of missed calls decreases by one.
When you have reviewed all the missed calls, the missed
calls indicator no longer shows.
If you do not want to review the missed calls one by one,
press and hold OFF/CLEAR to erase the missed calls
indicator. All the entries are then considered old and kept
in the call log.
HANDSET X
XX MISSED CALLS
VTECH
800-595-9511
NEW
3:45 AM 1/02
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VTECH
800-595-9511
3:45 AM 1/02
>CALL LOG
RINGER VOLUME
Review the call log
Press CID when the handset is not in use.
Press or to browse through the call log.
-OR-
Press MENU/SELECT when the handset is not in use.
Press or to select >CALL LOG, then press
MENU/SELECT.
Press or to select >REVIEW, then press
MENU/SELECT.
Press or to browse through the call log.
The name (if available), telephone number, date and time of all incoming
calls are shown on the screen.
You hear a double beep when the list reaches the beginning or end of
the call log.
Make a call log entry ready to dial
Although the call log entries received have 10 digits (the area code plus the
seven-digit number), in some areas, you might need to dial only the seven
digits, or 1 plus the seven digits, or 1 plus the area code plus the seven digits.
You can change the number of digits that you dial from the call log and store
to the directory.
While reviewing the call log, press # repeatedly to show
different dialing options for local and long distance
numbers before dialing or saving the telephone number in
the directory.
Press 1 repeatedly if you need to add or remove 1 in front
of the telephone number before dialing or saving it in the
directory.
When the number is shown in the correct format for
dialing, press or to call the number.
Dial a call log entry
When in the call log, press or to browse.
Press or to dial the entry.
1.
2.
1.
2.
3.
4.
1.
2.
800-595-9511
1-800-595-9511
595-9511
1-595-9511
800-595-9511
1-800-595-9511
595-9511
1-595-9511
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Save a call log entry to the directory
When in the call log, press or to browse.
Press MENU/SELECT to select an entry. The screen
displays EDIT NUMBER.
Use the dialing keys to edit the number.
Press MUTE/REMOVE to backspace and erase a digit.
Press and hold MUTE/REMOVE to erase the entire entry.
Press to move the cursor to the left or to the right.
Press and hold REDIAL/PAUSE to insert a dialing pause (a p appears).
Press MENU/SELECT to move to the name. The screen
displays EDIT NAME
.
Use the dialing keys (see page 28) to edit the name.
Press MUTE/REMOVE to backspace and erase
a character.
Press and hold MUTE/REMOVE to erase the entire entry.
Press to move the cursor to the left or to the right.
Press MENU/SELECT to save.
If the entry is already saved in the directory, the handset shows
ALREADY SAVED.
If there is no caller ID information, the handset shows UNABLE TO SAVE.
Delete from the call log
To delete one entry:
When in the call log, press or to browse.
Press MUTE/REMOVE to delete the selected entry.
To delete all entries:
Press MENU/SELECT when the handset is not in use.
Press or to select >CALL LOG, then press MENU/SELECT.
Press or to select >DEL ALL CALLS, then press
MENU/SELECT.
The screen shows DELETE ALL CALLS? Press
MENU/SELECT to confirm.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
1.
2.
1.
2.
3.
4.
EDIT NUMBER
595-9511_
EDIT NAME
VTECH_
DELETE ALL
CALLS?
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Telephone operation
Call log display screen messages
Displays When
PRIVATE NAME The caller is blocking the name.
PRIVATE NUMBER The caller is blocking the telephone number.
PRIVATE CALLER The caller is blocking the name and number.
UNKNOWN NAME This caller’s name is unavailable.
UNKNOWN NUMBER This caller’s number is unavailable.
UNKNOWN CALLER No information is available about this caller.
LONG DISTANCE
OR
L(before the caller’s number)
It is a long distance call.
Redial list
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room for the new entry.
Entries are shown in reverse chronological order.
Press REDIAL/PAUSE to browse the redial list.
Dial a redial entry
Press REDIAL/PAUSE, then , or REDIAL/PAUSE to browse. You hear a
double beep when it reaches the beginning or end of the redial list.
Press or to dial the number.
Delete from redial
Press REDIAL/PAUSE, then , or REDIAL/PAUSE to browse.
Press MUTE/REMOVE to delete the selected entry.
1.
2.
1.
2.
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Answering system and voicemail
Your telephone has both a digital answering system and voicemail indication.
Most telephone companies offer voicemail service (fees may apply). Your
telephone’s answering system and voicemail indication are independent
features, and each alerts you to new messages differently. For more
information on the voicemail indicators, see page 18 . To listen to your
voicemail, follow the instructions provided by your voicemail service provider.
To listen to messages recorded on your digital answering system, see page 38.
If you subscribe to a voicemail service through your telephone service
provider, you can use your telephone answering system and voicemail
together. If you are on a call, or the answering system is busy and you
receive another call, the second caller can leave a voicemail message. Set
your answering system to answer calls at least two rings earlier than your
voicemail is set to answer. For example, set your voicemail to answer calls
after six rings and set your answering system to answer after four rings.
Message capacity
The answering system can record and store up to 99 messages. Each
message can be up to four minutes in length. The total storage capacity for
the announcement, messages and memos is approximately 14 minutes.
The actual recording time depends on individual message characteristics.
Messages remain available for replay until you delete them.
Some telephone companies program the delay before answering calls in
seconds instead of rings; in this case, allow six seconds per ring when
determining the appropriate setting.
Answering system
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Answering system
Turn the answering system on or off
The answering system must be turned on to answer and record messages.
When the answering system is turned on, the ANS ON/OFF light on the
telephone base will be on and ANS ON will display on the handset.
To turn on or off with the telephone base:
Press ANS ON/OFF to turn the answering system on or off. When the
answering system is turned on, it announces,
“Calls will be answered.
When the answering system is turned off, it announces,
“Calls will not be
answered.
To turn on or off with a handset:
Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu when the handset is not in use.
Press MENU/SELECT to select >ANS. SYSTEM.
Press or to select >ANS SYS SETUP, then press MENU/SELECT.
Press MENU/SELECT to select >ANSWER ON/OFF.
Press or to choose ON or OFF, then press MENU/SELECT.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Call screening
You can listen at the telephone base to a caller leaving a message. If you
want to turn off the call screening feature, set the telephone base volume to
zero. Remember to raise the volume in order to hear your messages during
playback.
Call intercept
If you want to talk to the person whose message is being recorded, press
on the handset.
Telephone base ringer volume
Press VOL or VOL on the telephone base to adjust the ringer volume
when the telephone is not in use. When you set the ringer volume to zero, the
base ringer is off and the system announces, “
Base ringer is off.
See page 16 to set the handset ringer volume.
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Answering system
New message indication
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handset when there are new answering system messages.
If the new message alert tone is turned on, the telephone base beeps every
10 seconds when there are unreviewed messages.
Message playback
If you have new messages, the telephone plays only the new messages
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When playback begins, you hear the total number of messages followed by
the day and time of the message. After the last message, the telephone
announces,
“End of messages.
To play messages with the telephone base:
Press /PLAY/STOP to listen to messages.
Options during playback:
Press VOL to adjust the speaker volume.
Press /SKIP to skip to the next message.
Press /REPEAT to repeat the message currently playing. Press
/REPEAT twice to listen to the previous message.
Press X/DELETE to delete the current message. The system advances
to the next message.
Press /PLAY/STOP to stop.
To play messages with a handset:
Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu when the handset is not in use.
Press MENU/SELECT to select >ANS. SYSTEM.
Press MENU/SELECT to select >PLAY MSGS.
Options during playback:
Press VOL to adjust the speaker volume.
Press 6 to skip to the next message.
Press 4 to repeat the message currently playing. Press 4 twice to listen
to the previous message.
Press 3 to delete the current message. The system advances to the
next message.
Press 5 to stop.
1.
1.
2.
3.
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left, the remaining time is announced.
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memory is full. Delete some messages to make room for more.
You can only delete old messages, which are messages you have played.
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Answering system
“Memory is full, is announced if you record a memo when the memory
is full.
Each memo can be up to four minutes in length.
Memos shorter than one second are not recorded.
Delete all old messages
To delete all old messages with the telephone base:
Press X/DELETE when the phone is not in use. The telephone announces,
“To delete all old messages, press DELETE again. Press X/DELETE again.
All previously heard messages are erased and the telephone announces, “All
old messages deleted.
To delete all old messages with a handset:
Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu when the handset is not in use.
Press MENU/SELECT to select >ANS. SYSTEM.
Press or to select >DEL ALL OLD, then press MENU/SELECT.
The handset shows DELETE ALL OLD MSGS? Press MENU/SELECT to
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Record and play memos
Memos are your own recorded messages used as reminders for yourself or
others using the same answering system. You can record your own memos
using a system handset. Playback and delete them in the same way as
incoming messages.
To record a memo:
Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu when the handset is not in use.
Press MENU/SELECT to select >ANS. SYSTEM.
Press or to select >RECORD MEMO, then press MENU/SELECT.
The handset announces,
Record after the tone. Press 5 when you are
done.
After the tone, speak towards the microphone of the handset.
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“Recorded.
1.
2.
3.
4.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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Answering system
When the memory is full, the answering system answers incoming calls after
10 rings and announces, Memory is full. Enter the remote access code.”
Message window displays
Window display Description
0No messages.
1-9 9 Total number of old messages recorded.
0-99ƀCUJKPI Total number of messages recorded.
The telephone base might have lost and regained power.
The clock needs to be set.
1-9 9 & F (alternating) Memory is full with total number of messages recorded.
1-9 9ƀCUJKPI Current message number during new message playback.
1-9 9 Current message number during old message playback.
1-8 Telephone base speaker volume level while adjusting.
-- The system is answering a call, or recording a memo or
announcement.
Telephone is answering a call or being accessed
remotely.
The answering system is being programmed.
0-6 Telephone base ringer level while adjusting.
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Answering system
If you do not press any keys after you enter the remote access code, all new
messages play. If there are no new messages, all old messages play.
Once the new messages have played, the telephone announces the help
menu options. If you do not press any key within 20 seconds, the remote
access call automatically disconnects.
When the answering system is turned off, the telephone answers after 10
rings, and announces, Please enter your remote access code.
Remote access
A two-digit security code is required to access the answering system
remotely from any touch tone telephone. The preset code is 19; see
Remote code on page 19 to change it.
Dial your telephone number from any touch tone telephone.
When the system plays your announcement, enter the two-digit
security code.
You can also enter one of the following remote commands.
Hang up or press 8 to end the call.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Command Function
1Play all messages.
2Play only new messages.
3Delete the current message (during playback).
33 Delete all messages.
4Repeat the current message (during playback).
5Stop.
*5 Hear a list of remote commands.
6Skip to the next message (during playback).
*7 Record a new announcement.
8End the call.
0Turn the answering system on or off.
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Handset display screen messages
ALREADY SAVED The telephone number entered is already
stored in the directory.
CALL LOG EMPTY There are no call log entries.
CALLING HANDSET X
(for models with three or more handsets)
CALLING OTHER HANDSET
(for models with two handsets)
Calling another handset.
CONNECTING... The cordless handset is searching for the
telephone base.
CHARGING The handset with low battery is recharging.
DIRECTORY EMPTY There are no directory entries.
ENDED You have just ended a call.
HANDSET X IS CALLING
(for models with three or more handsets)
OTHER HANDSET IS CALLING
(for models with two handsets)
Another system handset is calling.
INCOMING CALL There is an incoming call.
INT REQUIRES TWO HANDSETS Two handsets are required for an intercom call.
INTERCOM The handset is on an intercom call.
INTERCOM ENDED You have just ended an intercom call.
LINE IN USE A system handset or another telephone on the
same line is in use.
LIST FULL The directory is full.
LOW BATTERY The battery needs to be recharged.
MICROPHONE ON MUTE is turned off and the person on the
other end can hear you.
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 messages from your
telephone company.
Appendix
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Handset display screen messages
NO LINE There is no telephone line connected.
NO SIGNAL, CALL ENDED
Communication between handset and
telephone base is lost during a call.
NOT AVAILABLE
AT THIS TIME
One handset is already viewing the call log
or directory and another handset attempts to
review it.
OUTSIDE CALL Connected to the external call during call
transfer.
**PAGING**
The cordless handset locator is activated.
PHONE The handset is on a call.
PLACE IN CHARGER The battery is very low. Place the handset in
the telephone base or charger for recharging.
RINGER MUTE The ringer is muted temporarily during an
incoming call.
SAVED Your selection has been saved.
SPEAKER The handset speakerphone is in use.
UNABLE TO CALL
TRY AGAIN
You have attempted to make an intercom
call, but the handset you are calling is in the
directory, in the call log, out of range or on an
outside call.
UNABLE TO SAVE You are attempting to save a caller ID entry
with no name or number.
XX MISSED CALLS There are unreviewed calls in your call log.
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Handset and telephone base indicators
Handset lights
On when the handset speakerphone is in use.
CHARGE On when the handset is charging in the telephone
base or charger.
Telephone base lights
IN USE Flashes when there is an incoming call or another
telephone sharing the same line is in use.
On when the handset is in use.
VOICEMAIL Flashes when you have new voicemail from your
telephone company.
ANS ON/OFF On when the answering system is on.
(Battery indicator)
Cycles (low, medium, and full) when the handset
battery is charging.
Flashes when the battery is low and needs charging.
Solid when the battery is fully charged.
SPEAKER Speakerphone is in use.
Handset ringer off.
NEW VOICEMAIL New voicemail received from the telephone
company.
ANS ON Answering system is turned on.
New answering system messages.
NEW New call log entries.
MUTE Microphone is muted.
Message number currently playing and total number
of messages recorded.
Handset icons
1/3
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Battery
It takes up to 16 hours for the battery to be fully charged. When it is fully charged, you can
expect the following performance:
Operation Operating time
While in handset use (talking*) Up to eight hours
While in speakerphone mode (talking*) 7RVQſXGJQWTU
While not in use (standby**) Up to six days
*Operating times vary depending on your actual use and the age of the battery.
**Handset is not charging or in use.
The battery needs charging when:
A new battery is installed in the handset.
The handset beeps.
A battery is properly installed and the screen is blank.
LOW BATTERY or PLACE IN CHARGER shows on the handset screen.
CAUTION:
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Use only the battery(ies) provided or equivalent. To order a replacement, 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.
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special disposal instructions.
Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies). Released electrolyte is corrosive and might cause
burns or injury to the eyes or skin. The electrolyte might be toxic if swallowed.
Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to create a short circuit with conductive
materials.
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Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery and metallic contacts.
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Expand your telephone system
The handsets provided with your telephone system are pre-registered. Each
handset is assigned a number that shows on the handset display. Additional
handsets registered to the telephone system are assigned in sequential
order. For instance, if the telephone system already has HANDSET 1 and
HANDSET 2, the new registered handset is assigned HANDSET 3. This
telephone system accommodates up to 12 handsets.
Add and register a handset (optional)
You can add new handsets (LS6204, purchased separately) to your
telephone system, but each handset must be registered with the telephone
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NOT REGISTERED. You may need to charge the handset before
registering to the telephone base. For more details on battery charging, see
the table on page 4.
To register a handset:
Place the unregistered handset in the telephone base or charger. If
PRESS FIND HS 4 SEC ON BASE does not appear on the handset
screen after a few seconds, remove the handset and place it in the
telephone base or charger again.
On the telephone base, press and hold FIND HANDSET for about four
seconds (until the red IN USE light on the telephone base turns on) and
then release the button. The handset shows PLEASE WAIT... and it
takes up to 60 seconds to complete the registration. The handset shows
HANDSET X REGISTERED (X represents the handset number assigned)
and you hear a beep when the registration completes.
1.
2.
If the registration fails, the handset shows NOT REGISTERED. To reset
the handset, remove the handset from the telephone base and place it back
in. Try the registration process again.
You cannot register a handset if any other system handset is in use.
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Replace a handset
If you want to replace a handset or re-assign the designated handset number
of a registered handset, you must de-register all the handsets and then
individually register each handset.
To make de-registration easier, read all of the instructions on this page before
you begin. To de-register all handsets:
Press and hold FIND HANDSET on the telephone base for about 10
seconds (until the IN USE light on the telephone base turns on and starts
VQƀCUJVJGPTGNGCUGFIND HANDSET.
Press and release FIND HANDSET again. You must press FIND HANDSET
while the IN USENKIJVKUUVKNNƀCUJKPI6JGIN USENKIJVƀCUJGUHQT
approximately seven seconds.
All system handsets show CONNECTING... The de-registration process
takes about 10 seconds to complete. All handsets show NOT REGISTERED
when the de-registration completes.
If de-registration fails, you might need to reset the telephone and try again.
To reset:
Pick up the registered handset and then press .
Press OFF/CLEAR and place the handset back in the telephone base.
-OR-
Unplug the power from the telephone base, then plug it back in.
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
1.
You cannot de-register a handset if any system handset is in use.
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Troubleshooting
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For Customer Service, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com, or call
1 (800) 595-9511; in Canada, call 1 (800) 267-7377.
My telephone does not work at all.
Make sure the battery is installed and charged correctly (page 4). For optimum daily
performance, return the handset to the telephone base or charger after use.
Make sure the power adapter is securely plugged into an outlet not controlled by a
wall switch.
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telephone wall jack.
Unplug the electrical power to the telephone base. Wait for approximately 15
seconds, then plug it back in. Allow up to one minute for the cordless handset and
telephone base to synchronize.
Charge the battery in the handset for up to 16 hours.
If the battery is completely depleted, it can take up to 10 minutes to charge the
handset before LOW BATTERY appears on the screen (page 4).
Remove and re-insert the battery. If that still does not work, it might be necessary to
purchase a new battery.
Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone wall jack and plug in a working
telephone. If the other telephone does not work, the problem is probably in the
wiring or the local service. Call the local telephone company.
LOW BATTERY shows on screen.
Place the handset in the telephone base or charger for recharging.
Remove and re-install the battery and use it until fully depleted, then recharge the
handset in the telephone base or charger for up to 16 hours.
If the above measures do not correct the problem, replace the battery.
The battery does not charge in the handset or the handset battery does
not accept charge.
Make sure the handset is placed in the telephone base or charger correctly. The
CHARGE light on the handset should be on.
Remove and reinstall the battery, then charge for up to 16 hours.
If the handset is in the telephone base or charger but the CHARGE light on the
handset is not on, refer to The CHARGE light is off in this section.
If the battery is completely depleted, it can take up to 10 minutes to charge the
handset before LOW BATTERY appears on the screen (page 4).
Purchase a new battery. Refer to the Battery section (page 45).
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Appendix
Troubleshooting
The CHARGE light is off.
Clean the charging contacts on the handset and telephone base each month with a
pencil eraser or a dry non-abrasive fabric.
Make sure the power adapter and telephone line cord are plugged in correctly
and securely.
Unplug the power adapter. Wait for 15 seconds before plugging it back in. Allow up
to one minute for the handset and telephone base to reset.
There is no dial tone.
First, try all the above suggestions.
Move the handset closer to the telephone base. It might be out of range.
The telephone line cord might be malfunctioning. Install a new telephone line cord.
Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone wall jack and connect a different
telephone. If there is no dial tone on this telephone either, the problem is in your
wiring or local service. Contact your local telephone company.
The telephone does not ring when there is an incoming call.
Make sure the handset ringer volume is not set to the lowest level (page 16) and the
telephone base ringer volume is not set to zero (page 37).
Make sure the telephone line cord and power adapter are plugged in properly
(page 3).
The handset might be too far from the telephone base. Move it closer to the
telephone base.
There might be too many extension phones on the telephone line to allow all of them
to ring simultaneously. Unplug some of them.
If the other telephones in your home are having the same problem, the problem is in
the wiring or local service. Contact the local telephone company (charges might apply).
Other electronic products can cause interference to your cordless telephone.
Install your telephone as far away as possible from electronic devices such as:
wireless routers, radios, cellular telephones, digital telephones, intercoms, room
monitors, televisions, VCRs, personal computers, kitchen appliances, and other
cordless telephones.
Test a working telephone at the telephone wall jack. If another telephone has
the same problem, the problem is in the telephone wall jack. Contact your local
telephone company (charges might apply).
The telephone line cord might be malfunctioning. Install a new telephone line cord.
Re-install the battery and place the handset in the telephone base or charger.
Wait for the handset to synchronize with the telephone base. Allow up to one minute
for this to take place.
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Troubleshooting
I cannot dial out.
First, try all the above suggestions.
Make sure there is a dial tone before dialing. It is normal if the handset takes a
second or two to synchronize with the telephone before producing a dial tone. Wait
an extra second before dialing.
If the other telephones in your home are having the same problem, the problem is in the
wiring or local service. Contact your local telephone company (charges might apply).
Eliminate any background noise. Mute the cordless handset before dialing, or dial
from another room in your home with less background noise.
My handset beeps and is not performing normally.
Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the telephone base. Plug the
telephone base into a different working electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
Move the handset closer to the telephone base. It might be out of range.
Reset the telephone base by unplugging the electrical power to the base. Wait for 15
seconds and plug it back in again. Allow up to one minute for the cordless handset
and the telephone base to synchronize.
Other electronic products can cause interference to your cordless telephone. Install
your telephone as far away from these electronic devices as possible: wireless routers,
radios, radio towers, pager towers, cellular telephones, intercoms, room monitors,
televisions, personal computers, kitchen appliances and other cordless telephones.
There is interference during a telephone conversation.
My calls fade out when I am using the cordless handset.
The handset might be out of range. Move it closer to the telephone base.
If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (digital subscriber line - DSL) through
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DSL interference. Please contact your DSL service provider for more information
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Appliances or other cordless telephones plugged into the same circuit as the
telephone base can cause interference. Try moving the appliance or telephone base
to another outlet.
Other electronic products can cause interference to your cordless telephone. Install
your telephone as far away as possible from the following electronic devices: wireless
routers, radios, radio towers, pager towers, cellular telephones, digital telephones,
intercoms, room monitors, televisions, VCRs, personal computers, kitchen appliances,
and other cordless telephones.
If your telephone is plugged in with a modem or a surge protector, plug the telephone
(or modem/surge protector) into a different location. If this doesn’t solve the problem,
re-locate your telephone or modem farther apart from each other, or use a different
surge protector.
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Troubleshooting
The location of your telephone base can impact the performance of your cordless
phone. For better reception, install the telephone base in a centralized location within
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elevating the telephone base improves overall performance.
Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone wall jack and plug in a corded
telephone. If calls are still not clear, the problem is probably in the wiring or local
service. Contact your local service company (charges might apply).
If the other telephones in your home are having the same problem, the problem is in
the wiring or local service. Contact the local telephone company (charges might apply).
I hear other calls when using the telephone.
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 local
service. Call your local telephone company.
I hear noise on the cordless handset and the keys do not work.
Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged in securely.
My caller ID features are not working properly.
Caller ID is a subscription service. You must subscribe to this service from your
local telephone company for this feature to work on your telephone.
The caller might not be calling from an area which supports caller ID.
Both you and the caller’s telephone companies must use equipment compatible with
the caller ID service.
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The telephone does not receive caller ID or the telephone does not
show caller ID during call waiting.
Make sure you subscribe to caller ID with call waiting features provided by the local
telephone company.
The caller might not be calling from an area which supports caller ID.
Both you and the caller’s telephone companies must use equipment compatible with
caller ID service.
If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (digital subscriber line - DSL) through
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DSL interference. Contact your DSL service provider for more information about
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Troubleshooting
Caller ID entries do not match the numbers I need to dial.
Caller ID service delivers 10 digits (the area code plus the seven-digits number). If
you need to dial something other 10 digits, see page 33 for instructions on changing
the number.
If you dial seven digits for local calls you might want to use the Home area code
feature (page 18).
CONNECTING... shows in the handset screen.
The handset might be out of range. Move it closer to the telephone base.
Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the telephone base. Use a
working electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
Reset your telephone by unplugging the power adapter from the telephone base.
Disconnect the battery from the cordless handset. Wait for 15 seconds, then plug
in the power adapter and re-install the battery. Place the handset in the telephone
base and allow up to one minute for the handset and telephone base to synchronize.
Other electronic products might prevent your handset and telephone base from
communicating with each other. Install your telephone base as far away from
these electronic devices as possible: wireless routers, radios, cellular telephones,
intercoms, room monitors, televisions, personal computers, kitchen appliances and
other cordless telephones.
The answering system does not answer after the number of rings that I
programmed it.
Make sure the answering system is on. When the answering system is on, the
ANS ON/OFF light on the telephone base should be lit and ANS ON should show
on the handset.
If toll saver is selected, the number of rings changes to two when there are new
messages waiting (page 19).
If the memory is full or if the answering system is off, the answering system answers
after 10 rings.
In some cases, the answering system is affected by the ringing system used by the
local telephone company.
The outgoing announcement is not clear.
When recording the announcement, make sure you speak in a normal tone of voice
towards the microphone of the handset.
Make sure there is no background noise when recording.
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Press VOL on the telephone base or handset to increase the speaker volume.on the telephone base or handset to increase the speaker volume.
The answering system does not record messages.
Make sure the answering system is on.
When the answering machine memory is full, it does not record new messages until
some old messages are deleted.
The messages on the answering system are incomplete.
If a caller leaves a very long message, part of it might be lost when the answering
system disconnects the call after four minutes.
If the memory on the answering system becomes full during a message, the
answering system stops recording and disconnects the call.
If the caller’s voice is very soft, the answering system might stop recording and
disconnect the call.
The answering system does not respond to remote commands.
Make sure your remote code is correct (page 19).
Make sure you are calling from a touch-tone telephone. When dialing a number,
there should be tones. If there are clicks, then it is not a touch-tone telephone and
cannot activate the answering system.
The answering system might not detect the remote access code when your
announcement is playing. Wait until the announcement is over before entering
the code.
There might be interference on the telephone line you are using. Press the dial pad
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Common cure for electronic equipment.
If the telephone is not responding normally, put the cordless handset in the
telephone base. If it does not respond, try the following (in the order listed):
Disconnect the power to the telephone base.
Disconnect the battery on the cordless handset.
Wait a few minutes before connecting power to the telephone base.
Re-install the battery and place the cordless handset in the telephone base
or charger.
Wait for the cordless handset to synchronize with the telephone base. Allow up to
one minute for this to take place.
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Important safety instructions
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to
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Read and understand all instructions.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
Use a dry non-abrasive cloth for cleaning.
Do not use this product near water.
Do not place this product on an unstable table, shelf, stand or other unstable surfaces.
Slots and openings in the back or bottom of the telephone base and handset are provided for
ventilation. To protect them from overheating, these openings must not be blocked by placing
the product on a soft surface such as a bed, sofa or rug. This product should never be placed
near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in any area where
proper ventilation is not provided.
This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking
label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your home, 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.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product, but take it to an
authorized service facility. Opening or removing parts of the telephone base or handset other
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reassembling can cause electric shock when the product is subsequently used.
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to an authorized service facility
under the following conditions:
When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
If liquid has been spilled onto the product.
If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operation instructions. Improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and often requires extensive work by an authorized technician
to restore the product to normal operation.
If the product has been dropped and the telephone base and/or handset has been damaged.
If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
Avoid using a telephone (other than cordless) during an electrical storm. There is a remote risk
of electric shock from lightning.
Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
Only put the handset of your telephone next to your ear when it is in normal talk mode.
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The prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling or an under-
the-table/cabinet outlet.
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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
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When the handset is out of range, the handset displays CONNECTING...
If there is a call while the handset is out of range, it might not ring, or if it does ring, the call might not
connect well when you press . Move closer to the telephone base, then press to answer the
call.
If the handset moves out of range during a telephone conversation, there might be interference.
To improve reception, move closer to the telephone 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 the telephone base near a sink, bathtub or shower.
Electrical storms
Electrical storms can sometimes cause power surges harmful to electronic equipment. For your
own safety, take caution when using electrical appliances during storms.
Cleaning your telephone
Your telephone has a durable plastic casing that should retain its luster for many years. Clean it
only with a dry non-abrasive cloth. Do not use dampened cloth or cleaning solvents of any kind.
Remember that electrical appliances can cause serious injury if used when you are wet or
standing in the water. If the telephone base should fall into the water, DO NOT RETRIEVE IT
UNTIL YOU UNPLUG THE POWER CORD AND TELEPHONE LINE CORD FROM THE WALL.
Then remove the telephone by the unplugged cords.
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About cordless telephones
Privacy: The same features that make a cordless telephone convenient create some
limitations. Telephone calls are transmitted between the telephone base and the cordless
handset by radio waves, so there is a possibility that the cordless telephone conversations
could be intercepted by radio receiving equipment within range of the cordless handset. For this
reason, you should not think of cordless telephone conversations as being as private as those
on corded telephones.
Electrical power: The telephone base of this cordless telephone must be connected to a
working electrical outlet. The electrical outlet should not be controlled by a wall switch. Calls
cannot be made from the cordless handset if the telephone base is unplugged or switched off,
or if the electrical power is interrupted.
Potential TV interference: Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause
interference to televisions and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, do not place
the telephone base of the cordless telephone near or on top of a TV or VCR. If interference is
experienced, moving the cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR often reduces or
eliminates the interference.
Rechargeable batteries: Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to create a short
circuit with conducting material such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor
may overheat and cause harm. Observe proper polarity between the battery and the battery
charger.
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.
The RBRC® seal
The RBRC® seal on the nickel-metal hydride 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-metal hydride
batteries into the trash or municipal waste, which may be illegal in your area.
VTech’s participation in RBRC®makes it easy for you to drop off the spent battery at local retailers
participating in the RBRC® program or at authorized VTech product service centers. Please call
1-800-8-BATTERYTM for information on Ni-MH battery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions
in your area. VTech’s involvement in this program is part of its commitment to protecting our
environment and conserving natural resources.
RBRC® is a registered trademark of Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.
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Warranty
What does this limited warranty cover?
The manufacturer of this VTech Product warrants to the holder of a valid proof of purchase
(“Consumer” or “you”) that the Product and all accessories provided in the sales package
(“Product) are free from defects in material and workmanship, pursuant to the following terms
and conditions, when installed and used normally and in accordance with the Product operating
instructions. This limited warranty extends only to the Consumer for Products purchased and used
in the United States of America and Canada.
What will VTech do if the Product is not free from defects in materials and workmanship
during the limited warranty period (“Materially Defective Product)?
During the limited warranty period, VTech’s authorized service representative will repair or replace
at VTech’s option, without charge, a Materially Defective Product. If we repair the Product, we may
use new or refurbished replacement parts. If we choose to replace the Product, we may replace
it with a new or refurbished Product of the same or similar design. We will retain defective parts,
modules, or equipment. Repair or replacement of the Product, at VTech’s option, is your exclusive
remedy. VTech will return the repaired or replacement Products to you in working condition. You
should expect the repair or replacement to take approximately 30 days.
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 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 is not covered by this limited warranty?
This limited warranty does not cover:
1. Product that has been subjected to misuse, accident, shipping or other physical damage,
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liquid intrusion; or
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an authorized service representative of VTech; or
3. Product to the extent that the problem experienced is caused by signal conditions, network
reliability, or cable or antenna systems; or
4. Product to the extent that the problem is caused by use with non-VTech accessories; or
5. Product whose warranty/quality stickers, product serial number plates or electronic serial
numbers have been removed, altered or rendered illegible; or
6. Product purchased, used, serviced, or shipped for repair from outside the United States of
America or Canada, or used for commercial or institutional purposes (including but not limited
to Products used for rental purposes); or
7. Product returned without a valid proof of purchase (see item 2 below); or
8. Charges for installation or set up, adjustment of customer controls, and installation or repair of
systems outside the unit.
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Warranty
How do you get warranty service?
To obtain warranty service in the United States of America, please call 1 (800) 595-9511. In
Canada, please call 1 (800) 267-7377. NOTE: Before calling for service, please review the user’s
manual - a check of the Product’s 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
the Product(s) to the service location. VTech will return repaired or replaced Product under this
limited warranty. Transportation, delivery or handling charges are prepaid. VTech assumes no
risk for damage or loss of the Product in transit. If the Product failure is not covered by this limited
warranty, or proof of purchase does not meet the terms of this limited warranty, VTech will notify
you and will request that you authorize the cost of repair prior to any further repair activity. You
must pay for the cost of repair and return shipping costs for the repair of Products that are not
covered by this limited warranty.
What must you return with the Product to get warranty service?
Return the entire original package and contents including the Product to the VTech service
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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.
Other Limitations
This warranty is the complete and exclusive agreement between you and VTech. It supersedes all
other written or oral communications related to this Product. VTech provides no other warranties
for this Product. The warranty exclusively describes all of VTech’s responsibilities regarding the
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other rights, which vary from state to state or province to province.
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year from the date of purchase. Some states/provinces do not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. In no event shall VTech be
liable for any indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or similar damages (including, but not
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cost of substitute equipment, and claims by third parties) resulting from the use of this Product.
Some states/provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
Please retain your original sales receipt as proof of purchase.
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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. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
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 the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the 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.
This product has been tested and found to comply with the FCC criteria. The handset may be safely
held against the ear of the user. The telephone base shall be installed and used such that parts of
the user’s body other than the hands are maintained at a distance of approximately 20 cm (8 inches)
or more.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
FCC Part 68 and ACTA
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and with technical requirements adopted by
the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA). The label on the back or bottom of this
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The plug and jack used to connect this equipment to premises wiring and the telephone network
must comply with applicable Part 68 rules and technical requirements adopted by ACTA. A compliant
telephone cord and modular 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 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. The REN for this product is encoded
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+POQUVDWVPQVCNNCTGCUVJGUWOQHCNN4'0UUJQWNFDGſXGQTNGUU(QTOQTGKPHQTOCVKQP
please contact your local telephone company.
This equipment may not be used with Party Lines. If you have specially wired alarm dialing equipment
connected to your telephone line, ensure the connection of this equipment does not disable your alarm
equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone
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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.
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FCC, ACTA and IC regulations
If this equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may temporarily
discontinue your telephone service. The telephone company is required to notify you before
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will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and the telephone company is required to inform
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facilities, equipment, operation, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of this product.
The telephone company is required to notify you if such changes are planned.
If this product is equipped with a corded or cordless handset, it is hearing aid compatible.
If this product has memory dialing locations, you may choose to store emergency telephone numbers
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Perform such activities in off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evening.
Industry Canada
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
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The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is 0.1. 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
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Appendix
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
might vary according to environmental conditions at the time of
use.
Size Handset: 6.34 X 1.81 X 0.63 in (161.00 X 46.00 X 16.00 mm)
Telephone base: 6.69 X 3.98 X 3.27 in (170.00 X 101.00 X 83.00 mm)
Weight Handset: 3.68oz (104.20g) (including battery)
Telephone base: 9.13oz (258.80g)
Power
requirements
Handset: 2.4V 750mAh Ni-MH battery
Telephone base: 6V DC @ 400mA
Memory Handset directory: 100 memory locations;
up to 30 digits and 15 characters
Handset call log: 100 memory locations;
up to 24 digits and 15 characters
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A
Add a handset 36
Alphabetical search 19
Announcement 10
Answer a call 11
Answer an incoming call during an
intercom call 14
Answering system 26
Answering system set up 9
B
Battery 3,35
C
Caller ID 21
Call intercept 27
Call log 22
Call log display screen messages 25
Call screening 27
Call waiting 12
Chain dialing 13
Character chart 18
Charger installation 2
Charging 3
Clear voicemail 8
D
Date and time 7
Delete announcement 10
Delete answering system messages 29
Delete from redial 25
Delete from the call log 24
Delete from the directory 20
Dial a call log entry 23
Dial a directory entry 19
Dial a redial entry 25
Dialing pause 17, 20, 24
Directory 16
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E
Edit a directory entry 20
End a call 11
Expand your telephone system 36
F
Find handset 12
H
Handset display screen messages 32
Handset icons 34
Handset layout 4
Handset lights 34
Home area code 8
I
Important safety instructions 44
Intercom 14
K
Key tone 6
L
Language 7
Lights 34
M
Maintenance 45
Make a call 11
Make a call log entry ready to dial 23
Message alert tone 9
Message capacity 26
Message playback 28
Message window displays 30
Missed calls indicator 22
Multiple handset use 14
Mute 12
Index
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Index
N
New message indication 28
Number of rings 9
O
Operating range 45
P
Parts checklist 1
Play announcement 10
Predial a call 11
R
Record and play memos 29
Record announcement 10
Redial list 25
Register a handset 36
Remote access 31
Remote code 9
Replace a handset 37
Review the call log 23
Ringer mute 12
Ringer tone 6
Ringer volume 6
S
Save a call log entry to the directory 24
Search the directory 19
Share an outside call 15
Speakerphone 11
Store a directory entry 17
Store from redial 17
T
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Telephone base installation 2
Telephone base layout 5
Telephone base lights 34
Telephone base ringer volume 27
Transfer a call 15
Troubleshooting 38
Turn the answering system on or off 27
V
Voicemail 8
Volume 6,11,27
W
Warranty 47
VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD.
A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES.
Distributed in the U.S.A. by VTech Communications, Inc. Beaverton, Oregon 97008
Distributed in Canada by VTech Technologies Canada, Ltd., Richmond, B.C. V6W 1L5
Copyright © 2009 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD.
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