VTech Telecommunications 80-7540-00 1.9GHz CORDLESS PHONE User Manual Retro EN

VTech Telecommunications Ltd 1.9GHz CORDLESS PHONE Retro EN

Users Manual

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English1IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWhen using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reducethe risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following:1. Read and understand all instructions.2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosolcleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.4. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. The product may fall, causingserious damage to the product.5. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation, to protect it fromoverheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blockedby placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should never be placednear or over a radiator or heater. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation.6. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touchdangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock.Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.7. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product, but take it to a qualifiedserviceman when service or repair work is required. Opening or removing covers may exposeyou to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect re-assembly can cause electric shock when theappliance is subsequently used.8. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel in thefollowing cases:A. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.B. If liquid has been spilled into the product.C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.D. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improperadjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by aqualified technician to restore the product to normal operation.E. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.9. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where the cord willbe damaged by persons walking on it.10. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, orlaundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.11. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be aremote risk of electric shock from lightning.12. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.13. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in afire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.14. CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Use only the provided2xAAA battery pack.15. Use only the power adapters supplied with this product.16. Plug the adaptor to the socket-outlet which near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS1. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.2. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.3. Never touch uninstalled telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has beendisconnected at the network interface.4. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.Retro_EN.book Page 1 Thursday, September 3, 2009 9:50 AM
English2CONSUMER INFORMATIONThis equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and with technical requirements adopted by theAdministrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA). The label on the back or bottom of thisequipment contains, among other things, a product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX.This identifier must be provided to your local telephone company upon request.The plug and jack used to connect this equipment to premises wiring and the telephone network mustcomply with the applicable Part 68 rules and technical requirements adopted by ACTA. A complianttelephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to acompatible modular jack that is also compliant. An RJ11 jack should normally be used for connectingto 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 toyour telephone line and still have them ring when you are called. The REN for this product isencoded as the 6th and 7th characters following the US: in the product identifier (e.g., if ## is 03, theREN is 0.3). In most, but not all areas, the sum of all RENs should be five (5.0) or less. For moreinformation, please contact your local telephone company.This equipment may not be used with Party Lines. If you have specially wired alarm dialingequipment connected to your telephone line, ensure the connection of this equipment does notdisable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable the alarm equipment,consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.Repairs to this telephone equipment can only be made by the manufacturer or its authorized agents.For repair procedures, follow the instructions outlined under the Limited Warranty.If this equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may temporarilydiscontinue your telephone service. The telephone company is required to notify you beforeinterrupting service. If advance notice is not practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. Youwill be given the opportunity to correct the problem and the telephone company is required to informyou of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. Your telephone company may make changes in itsfacilities, equipment, operation, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of thisproduct. 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.NOTICE:If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure theinstallation of this [equipment ID] does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questionsabout what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.NOTICE:According to telephone company reports, AC electrical surges, typically resulting from lightingstrikes, are very destructive to telephone equipment connected to AC power sources. To minimizedamage from these types of surges, a surge arrestor is recommended.Should you experience trouble with this equipment, please Contact PBteen Customer Service, bycalling Toll Free: 1-866-472-0500 for repair or warranty information. If the equipment is causingharm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect theequipment until the problem is resolved.WARNING:Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliancecould void the user's authority to operate the equipment.NOTE:To ensure safety of users, the FCC has established criteria for the amount of radio frequency energy thatcan be safely absorbed by a user or bystander according to the intended usage of the product. Thisproduct has been tested and found to comply with the FCC criteria. The handset may be safely heldagainst the ear of the user. The telephone base shall be installed and used such that parts of the user’sbody other than the hands are maintained at a distance of approximately 20 cm (8 inches) or more.Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this telephone.This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.Retro_EN.book Page 2 Thursday, September 3, 2009 9:50 AM
English3This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protectionagainst harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and canradiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, maycause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If thisequipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determinedby turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by oneor 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.EQUIPMENT LIMITATIONS NOTICENOTICE:This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications.Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to thefacilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using anacceptable method of connection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the aboveconditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier.Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may givethe telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the powerutility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together.This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.CAUTION:Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriateelectric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.NOTICE:The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is 0.1. The REN is an indicationof the maximum number of devices allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. Thetermination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to therequirement that the sum of the RENs of all the devices does not exceed five.This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications.TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSAC Adaptor SMPS Adaptor; Input: 100-120V AC, 60Hz; Output: 6V DC, 400mATelephone Base Voltage 6V DC, 400mAHandset Battery 2.4V DC, 500mA, Ni-MHFrequency Band 1921.536 - 1928.448 MHzOperation Temperature +5 to -40ºCChannels 5Retro_EN.book Page 3 Thursday, September 3, 2009 9:50 AM
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English6CONTROLS1. Handset Antenna 12. Pause Button2. Ear Piece Cover 13. Talk Button3. LCD Display 14. Format Button4. Redial Button 15. Charge Indicator5. Memory Button 16. Charging Contact Plate6. Caller ID/Volume (D and E) Button 17. Telephone Line in Jack7. Battery Contact Plate 18. DC Jack8. Tone/Exit Button 19. Base9. Channel/Delete Button 20. Antenna10. Mouth Piece Cover 21. Page Button11. Flash/Program Button 22. CradleIMPORTANTCharge the handset battery pack for 24 continuous hours prior to first use. The initial batterycharge is important for best performance.INTRODUCTION• Your DECT 6.0 Cordless Retro Phone is a fine-quality home communications product. It is care-fully designed and produced by a world leader of consumer and industrial electronics equipment.With proper maintenance and care, it will provide you with years of enjoyment and convenience.MAIN FEATURESDECT 6.0 TechnologyExtended Range - The use of DECT 6.0 frequency band for signal transmissionbetween base and handset means greater communication rangecompared to conventional cordless telephones.Ultra-Low Noise - The high frequency communication also features significantlyreduced noise levels. 5-Channel Auto Scan - Your new telephone uses one of 5 channels in the DECT 6.0frequency band.COMPANDER PLUS Noise ReductionThe noise reduction technology now filters out more background noise.• Caller ID* and Caller ID with Call Waiting*(*Each feature works with your telephone company. A subscription is required.)• 30-number Caller ID list• 30-name/number directory• Receiver volume control• Trilingual display (English/French/Spanish)• Low battery warningImportant: To use all of the features of this phone, you must subscribe to either the standard Name/Number Caller ID Service or Caller ID with Call Waiting Service. To know who iscalling while you are on the phone, you must subscribe to Caller ID with Call WaitingService.GETTING STARTEDChecking the package contents• Make sure your package includes the items shown here.Retro_EN.book Page 6 Thursday, September 3, 2009 9:50 AM
English7INSTALLATIONModular Jack• To properly connect your phone to your analog (non digital) telephone lines, you will need anRJ11 type modular phone jack. If you do not have a modular jack, call your local phone companyto find out how to get one installed.Installation Note: Avoid places near electrical equipment such as refrigerators, computers, TVsor fluorescent lamps. These may cause interference or reduce the operationrange of the cordless telephone.Connections• Battery pack must be connected to the handset before charging the phone. See drawings belowfor details.1. Place the handset on the base.2. Plug the AC/DC adaptor into the DC Jack (18) on the bottom of the base and the other end intoan electrical outlet. The Charge Indicator (15) lights, verifying the battery is charging.Retro_EN.book Page 7 Thursday, September 3, 2009 9:50 AM
English8Important:- Do not connect the telephone line to the modular jack until the phone has beencharged for 24 continuous hours.- Charge the handset battery for 24 continuous hours prior to first use. The initialbattery charge is important for best performance.- The power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mountposition.3. Plug the telephone line cord into the Telephone Line in Jack (17) on the bottom of the base andinto a modular jack.Caution: Use the original AC/DC adaptor, that came with this phone. Using other adaptorsmay damage the phone.NOTE: The phone automatically defaults to touch tone dialing. To change to pulse (rotary)dialing, see Tone/Pulse dialing. If you do not know which type of service you have,check with your telephone company.GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PHONEOverview of your handset keypad1 Mute/ Clear/ DeleteIn pre-dial/editing mode: press to delete one character/digit. Long press to delete allcharacters/digits.During a call: press to mute/unmute the call.In calls list/phonebook entry: press to delete the entry.1 2 34109867511Retro_EN.book Page 8 Thursday, September 3, 2009 9:50 AM
English92Menu/ SelectIn idle mode: press to access menu list.In menu/editing mode: press to confirm and save the settings.During a call: press to hold a call.In calls list entry: press to save the entry to the phonebook.In phonebook entry: press to go to phonebook editing mode.3 Talk off/ BackIn menu/editing mode/phonebook entry: press to exit to previous level.In pre-dial mode/calls list/redial list entry mode: press to exit to idle.During a call: press to end a call.4 Talk on/ FlashIn idle/menu/pre-dial mode: press to make a call.Call List/phonebook/redial list entry: press to make a call to the selected entry.During a call: press to make a flash.During ringing: press to answer a call.5 Alphanumeric keypadIn idle/pre-dial/editing mode/during a call: press to enter characters/numbers. Long press toactivate speed dial.6 #/ Pause/ ABC/ FormatIn idle/pre-dial/number editing mode/during a call: press to insert a #, press and hold toinsert a pause.In name editing mode: toggle ABC/Abc/abc.In calls list entry: press to toggle the Caller ID display format between 7, 8, 10 and 11 digits.7 Calls listIn idle mode/during a call: press to access calls list.8 PhonebookIn idle mode/during a call: press to access the phonebook.9*/ ToneIn idle/pre-dial/editing mode: press to insert a *.During a call: press to switch from pulse to tone dialing temporarily if pulse mode wasselected before. After the call has ended, the dial mode will change back to pulse.10 Scroll up/ Volume upIn menu mode: press to scroll up.In editing mode: press to move cursor to the left.During a call: press to increase volume.Calls list/phonebook/redial list entry: press to scroll up the list.11 Scroll down/ Volume down/ Redial listIn idle/pre-dial mode: press to access redial list.In menu mode: press to scroll down.In editing mode: press to move cursor to the right.During a call: press to decrease volume.Calls list/phonebook/redial list entry: press to scroll down the list.Retro_EN.book Page 9 Thursday, September 3, 2009 9:50 AM
English10Handset LCD displayOverview of the baseIndicates when new call is received. Off when new call has been viewed.On when ringer volume is turned off.On when there is received new voice mail not yet listened to. Off when new voice mail has been listened to.1 CHARGING LEDSteadily On: when the handset is put into base cradle for charging.2PAGEPress to page the registered handset.12 34 56 78COLRetro_EN.book Page 10 Thursday, September 3, 2009 9:50 AM
English11Paging is a useful way of finding lost handsets.1. Press A on the base.- All handsets ring.2. To stop the paging call, press A again, or place the handset on the cradle or press any key onthe handset.Navigating the menus1. Press S.2. Press E and D to scroll through the menu.3. Press S to open a sub-menu or validate an option.Press T to go back to previous menu level or cancel an action.If you do not press any button on the handset for 30 seconds the display will automatically returnto standby. It will also return to standby when the handset is placed on the base or charger.Menu mapCharacter mapUppercaseMainMenuDATE& TIMEPHONEBOOKSETUP HS SETUP BS RESETSETTINGSSubmenuYEARDATEVIEWADDEDITDELETEDELETE ALLPB CAPACITYSPEED DIALRINGER TONERINGER VOLUMEKEY TONELOW BATT TONEOUT RANGE TONEHANDSET NAMELANGUAGELCD CONTRASTAUTO TALKREGISTRATIONDIAL MODEFLASH TIMEAREA CODECLR VOICE MAILALL SETTINGSKey Character versus key press number1234567891space1#‘,-.&2ABC23DEF34GHI 45JKL56MNO67PQRS78TUV89WXYZ 900**? ! / ( )@#Retro_EN.book Page 11 Thursday, September 3, 2009 9:50 AM
English12LowercaseUSING THE PHONECallsMake a call1. Press F.2. Dial the phone number.Predial1. Enter the phone number (maximum 32 digits). If you make a mistake, press C to delete a digit.2. Press F to dial the phone number entered.Dial one touch numbers 1 to 91. Press and hold a key from 1 to 9 until the number is displayed and dialed.NOTE: You need to set the one touch number first.- If no number is stored, you hear a beep.Call from the phonebook1. Press P. The first entry in the phonebook is displayed.2. Scroll E and D to the entry you want.3. Press F to dial the number.TIPS: Instead of scrolling to browse the phonebook entries, press the numeric keycorresponding to the first letter of the entry you wish to locate. For example, pressing2 will show the entries starting with A. Pressing 2 again will show the entriesstarting with B, etc.Call from the calls listNOTE: You need to subscribe to your network's Caller ID service to be able to see the caller'snumber in the calls list. See "CALLER ID" section for more details.1. Press I. The first entry in the call list is displayed.2. Scroll E and D to the entry you want.3. Press F to dial the number.Key Character versus key press number1234567891space1#‘,-.&2abc23de f 34ghi 45jkl56mn o 67pqr s78tuv89wx y z 900**? ! / ( )@#Retro_EN.book Page 12 Thursday, September 3, 2009 9:50 AM
English13Call from the redial listThe last five numbers called are saved and can be redialed later.1. Press D. The first entry in the redial list is displayed.2. Scroll E and D to the entry you want.3. Press F to dial the number.Answer a call1. When the phone rings, press F to answer the call.WARNING: When the phone is ringing, avoid holding the earpiece too close to your ear as it maydamage your hearing. TIPS: If Auto Talk mode (See "Auto Talk On/Off" section for more details) is on, simply lift upthe handset from its base to answer the call. The default setting is Off.NOTE: An incoming call has priority over other events. Whenever there is an incoming call,other operations in progress such as phone settings, menu navigation, etc. will be ended.Adjust volume1. During a call, press E and D to adjust the earpiece volume.- The level is shown in the handset display, as VL1 up to VL5.MuteMute the microphone so that you can talk to someone else in the room without your caller hearing you.1. During a call, press C.- The microphone is muted.2. Press C again to turn the microphone back on.End a call1. During a call, press T or put the handset on the cradle.After you hang up, the duration of your call is displayed for around 2 seconds.Voi c ema ilVoice Mail Waiting Indication is an indication given to you when a new voice mail message iswaiting on the network service provider. This feature is available if you have subscribed to thevoicemail service from you network service provider. Clear voice mail1. Press S and E and D to select RESET SETTINGS.2. Press S to select CLR VOICE MAIL.3. Press S to select YES.4. Press S to clear voice mail.PHONEBOOKThe handset phonebook can store up to 30 names and numbers.NOTE: Numbers can be up to 24 digits long and names up to 16 characters long. Entries arestored in alphabetical order.View an Entry1. Press P.2. Press E and D to the entry you want.3. Press S to select VIEW.4. Press S to view the entry.NOTE: If the number is more than 15 digits, press # to view the next page of remaining digits.Retro_EN.book Page 13 Thursday, September 3, 2009 9:50 AM
English14Add an Entry1. Press P.2. If the list is empty, LIST EMPTY is displayed. Press S to select ADD.If there are entries in the phonebook, press E and D to the entry you want. Press S and E andD to select ADD.3. Press S and enter the number.4. Press S and enter the name.5. Press S to save settings.NOTE Cancel storing an entry by pressing T at any time during the process.Entering namesUse the alphanumeric keypad to enter names in the phonebook.For instance to enter the name PaulP Press 7 onceA Press 2 onceU Press 8 twiceL Press 5 three timesTo enter a space, press 1.Press C to delete a character or press and hold C to delete all characters.Enter a pauseIf your phone is connected to a switchboard, you may need to enter a pause in a stored number. Thisgives the switchboard time to get an outside line. A Pause is normally stored after the switchboardaccess code (e.g. 9).When storing a number, press and hold # and the display shows P. You can then continue storingthe phone number.Edit an Entry1. Press P.2. Press E and D to the entry you want.3. Press S and E and D to select EDIT.4. Press S and edit the number.5. Press S and edit the name.6. Press S to save the entry.NOTE: Press C to delete a digit/character or press and hold C to delete all digits/characters.Delete an Entry1. Press P.2. Press E and D to the entry you want.3. Press S and E and D to select DELETE.4. Press S to delete the entry.Delete all Entries1. Press P.2. Press S and E and D to select DELETE ALL.3. Press S. DELETE ALL PH.BOOK RECORDS? is displayed.4. Press S to delete all the entries.View Phonebook Capacity1. Press P.2. Press S and E and D to select PB CAPACITY.3. Press S.Retro_EN.book Page 14 Thursday, September 3, 2009 9:50 AM
English15Store a Phonebook Entry as a One Touch Number1. Press P.2. Press S and E and D to select SPEED DIAL.3. Press S and E and D to select the speed dial key 1 to 9.4. Press S and E and D to the entry you want.5. Press S to save.Edit a Phonebook Entry in a One Touch Number1. Follow steps 1 to 3 in Store a Phonebook Entry as a One Touch Number.2. Press S and the stored number is displayed.3. Press S to select ADD.4. Press S and E and D to the entry you want.5. Press S to save.Delete a One Touch Number1. Follow steps 1 to 3 in Store a Phonebook Entry as a One Touch Number.2. Press S and the stored number is displayed.3. Press S and E and D to select DELETE.4. Press S to delete the stored number.CALLER IDIf you have subscribed to Caller ID, and provided the identity of the caller is not withheld, the numberof the caller will be displayed together with the date and time of the call (if provided by the network).NOTE • If the telephone number is not available for incoming calls, the handset will displayU N AVA I L A B L E .•If the incoming call is from a withheld telephone number, the handset will displayPRIVATE.•Information about incoming calls will vary by country and network operator. Someoperators may charge a subscription for their Caller ID service.Calls ListThe calls list contains details of missed and received call. Details include the date and time of thecall. Entries are displayed in chronological order with the most recent call at the top of the list.NOTE • When the calls list is full, a new call replaces the oldest in the list.•The received and missed calls log holds details of up to 30 calls.•If you receive more than one call from the same number, only the most recent call iskept in the calls list. When you have missed calls (incoming calls that you haven'tanswered) the will be displayed in the display on all handsets registered to thebase. If one handset is used to view the calls log, the icon on the other handsetsremains on (For multi-pack use only).View the calls list1. Press I to enter calls list.2. Scroll E and D through the calls list.NOTE • When reviewing an entry from the calls list, press # repeatedly to displaythe number in different format. For example, if a caller number is displayed as123-456-7890, the various formats will be:456-78901- 456-7890123- 456-78901-123- 456-7890User can choose the desired number format for local and long distance numbersbefore dialing or saving it into the phonebook.•The is removed once the new call has been viewed.Retro_EN.book Page 15 Thursday, September 3, 2009 9:50 AM
English16Save a number from the calls list to the phonebook1. Press I to enter calls list.2. Press E and D to the entry you want.3. Press S and enter the name.4. Press S and edit the number.5. Press S to save.Delete a calls list entry1. Press I to enter calls list.2. Press E and D to the entry you want.3. Press C to delete the entry.Delete entire calls list1. Press I to enter calls list.2. Press and hold C. DELETE ALL CALL LOG ENTRIES? is displayed.3. Press S to confirm and all entries are deleted.REDIALYour phone lets you redial any of the last 5 numbers called. Numbers can be up to 32 digits long.View the redial list1. Press D to enter the redial list. The last number dialed is displayed.2. Scroll E and D through the redial list.Copy a redial number to the phonebook1. Press D to enter the redial list.2. Press E and D to select the entry you want.3. Press S to select SAVE TO PB.4. Press S and enter the name.5. Press S and edit the number.6. Press S to save.Delete a redial list entry1. Press D to enter the redial list.2. Press E and D to select the entry you want.3. Press C to delete the entry.OR 4. Press S and E and D to select DELETE. Press S again to delete the entry.Delete entire redial list1. Press D to enter the redial list.2. Press S and E and D to select DELETE ALL.3. Press S and DELETE ALL? is displayed.4. Press S to confirm and all entries are deleted.PERSONAL SETTINGSSet Date & TimeProviding you have subscribed to your network's Caller ID service, the date and time is setautomatically for all handsets every time a call is received. If you do not have a Caller ID service youcan set the date and time manually.1. Press S to select DATE & TIME.2. Press S and edit the year and date.TIPS: You can press E and D to move the cursor between the input fields YEAR and DATE.3. Press S and edit the time in 12hr format. Press E and D to toggle AM/PM settings.4. Press S to save the settings.Retro_EN.book Page 16 Thursday, September 3, 2009 9:50 AM
English17Handset TonesWARNING: When the phone is ringing, avoid holding the earpiece too close to your ear as it maydamage your hearing.Set the ringer tone1. Press S and E and D to select SETUP HS.2. Press S to select RINGER TONE.3. Press S and E and D to select a ringer melody. The current ringer melody is played foraround 5 seconds.4. Press S to save.Set the ringer volume1. Press S and E and D to select SETUP HS.2. Press S and E and D to select RINGER VOLUME.3. Press E and D to increase or decrease the volume level. (6 levels are available, including ringeroff. The corresponding volume effect will be played while browsing the volume option.)4. Press S to save.Key tones on/offWhen you press a key on the handset you hear a beep. You can switch these beeps on or off.1. Press S and E and D to select SETUP HS.2. Press S and E and D to select KEY TONE.3. Press S and E and D to turn on/off the key tone.4. Press S to save.Battery low tone on/off1. Press S and E and D to select SETUP HS.2. Press S and E and D to select LOW BATT TONE.3. Press S and E and D to turn on/off the battery low tone.4. Press S to save.No coverage tone on/off1. Press S and E and D to select SETUP HS.2. Press S and E and D to select OUT RANGE TONE.3. Press S and E and D to turn on/off the no coverage tone.4. Press S to save.Handset NamePersonalize your handset, with a name or location for example Peter or Bedroom. Maximum 14 characters.1. Press S and E and D to select SETUP HS.2. Press S and E and D to select HANDSET NAME.3. Press S and enter the handset name.4. Press S to save.NOTE: Handset name will be displayed in idle screen. A space and a handset number areautomatically added after the name set.Set the Display LanguageYou can change the display language.1. Press S and E and D to select SETUP HS.2. Press S and E and D to select LANGUAGE.3. Press S and E and D to the language you want.4. Press S to save.Set the LCD Contrast1. Press S and E and D to select SETUP HS.2. Press S and E and D to select LCD CONTRAST.3. Press S and E and D to increase or decrease the contrast level. (Five levels are available)4. Press S to save.Retro_EN.book Page 17 Thursday, September 3, 2009 9:50 AM
English18Auto Talk On/OffWith auto talk is turned on, you can answer a call just by lifting the handset off the base or charger. Ifturned off, you will have to press F to answer a call. The default setting is Off.1. Press S and E and D to select SETUP HS.2. Press S and E and D to select AUTO TALK.3. Press S and E and D to turn on/off auto talk.4. Press S to save.RegistrationThe original handset is pre-registered with base station to use.Although one base station can be registered with more than one handset, this feature is notrecommended.To register an additional handset,1. Press S and E and D to select SETUP HS.2. Press S and E and D to select REGISTRATION.3. Press S and E and D to select YES or NO.4. Select YES and press A to enter the registration procedure as below:• Place the unregistered cordless handset on the charger.• Press and hold A for 4 seconds on base. And then release A.• A confirmation tone is generated if registration is successful. HANDSET X is displayedwhere X denotes the number of handsets and the phone goes back to idle.ADVANCED SETTINGSSet the Dial ModeThe default dialing mode is suitable for your country and network operator. It is unlikely that youshould need to change this setting unless advised to do so.1. Press S and E and D to select SETUP BS.2. Press S to select DIAL MODE.3. Press S and E and D to select TONE or PULSE.4. Press S to save.NOTE: If pulse mode is selected, press * to switch from pulse to tone dialing temporarilywhen dialing out. After the call is ended, the dial mode will resume to pulse.Set the Flash TimeThe default dialing mode is suitable for your country and network operator. It is unlikely that youshould need to change this setting unless advised to do so.1. Press S and E and D to select SETUP BS.2. Press S and E and D to select FLASH TIME.3. Press S and E and D to the flash time you want. (8 options are available: 90, 100, 110, 250,300, 400, 600 and 700MS)4. Press S to save.Set the Area Code1. Press S and E and D to select SETUP BS.2. Press S and E and D to select AREA CODE.3. Press S and enter the area code.4. Press S to save.Reset All SettingsAll personalized settings will be reset to default. Phonebook entries, calls list and redial list willremain unchanged.1. Press S and E and D to select RESET SETTINGS.2. Press S and E and D to select ALL SETTINGS.3. Press S to select YES.4. Press S to reset all settings to default.Retro_EN.book Page 18 Thursday, September 3, 2009 9:50 AM
English19DEFAULT SETTINGSHELPCallsNo dial tone• No base power - check the connections. Reset the phone: unplug and plug back in the electrical outlet.• Handset batteries are empty - charge the battery pack for at least 24 hours.• Handset may be too far from the base - move closer to the base.• Wrong telephone line cord - use the telephone line cord provided.Poor audio qualityThe base is too close to electrical appliances, reinforced concrete walls or metal doorframes - movethe base away from any electrical appliances.No ring tone• The ring tone is deactivated.• Increase the volume.Caller ID service does not work• Check your subscription with your network operator.• If you subscribe to high-speed internet service (Digital Subscriber Line - DSL) through your tele-phone lines, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone base and the telephone wall jack.The filter will prevent noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL interference. Please contactyour DSL service provider for more information about DSL filters.PhonebookA phonebook entry cannot be storedThe phonebook is full. Delete an entry to free memory.DisplayNo display• Try recharging or replacing the battery pack.• Reset the telephone base. Unplug the unit's electrical power, then plug it back in.• If LED is not lit up, then try to unplug the unit's electrical power, then plug it back in.Items Default valuesDate & Time YEAR: 2009 DATE: 01/01 TIME: 12:00 AMRinger tone MELODY 1Key tone ONBattery low tone ONNo coverage tone ONHandset name HANDSETLanguage ENGLISHLCD contrast Level 3Auto talk OffDial mode TONEFlash time 600 MSRetro_EN.book Page 19 Thursday, September 3, 2009 9:50 AM
English20RegistrationWhen the handset lost its link with the base during a call• Check the power cord is connected properly into the base.• Check the power adapter is connected properly into an electrical outlet.• Move the handset closer to the base. It may be out of range.• Reset the base by unplugging the unit's electrical power. Wait for around 15 seconds and plug itback in again. Allow up to one minute for the handset and the base to synchronize.InterferenceNoise interference on your radio or televisionYour base or charger may be too close. Move it as far away as possible. RECYCLING NICKEL-METAL HYDRIDEBATTERIESPlease recycle battery according to state and local laws. It is illegal to dispose of this battery intomunicipal waste stream. Please call 1-800-822-8837 for information on how to recycle this battery.NICKEL-METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY• Please take the used battery to a store that recycles Ni-MH batteries.MAINTENANCETo keep your telephone working, follow these guidelines:• Avoid putting the phone near heating appliances and devices which generate electrical noise (forexample, motors or fluorescent lamps).• Do not expose to direct sunlight or moisture.• Avoid dropping and other rough treatment of the phone.• Clean with a soft cloth.• Never use a strong cleaning agent or abrasive powder because this will damage the finish.• Retain the original packaging in case you need to ship the phone at a later date.Causes of poor reception• Aluminum siding.• Foil backing on insulation.• Heating ducts and other metal construction.• The phone is too close to appliances such as microwaves, stoves, computers, etc.• Atmospheric conditions, such as severe storms.• Base is installed in the basement or lower floor of the house.• Base is plugged into an AC outlet with other electronic devices.• Other device is using the same frequency.• Handset battery is low.• Handset is out of range.TO SERVICE YOUR UNIT, CONTACT:PBteen Customer Service,Phone: 1-866-472-0500 Retro_EN.book Page 20 Thursday, September 3, 2009 9:50 AM
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