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... 35 Multiple handset use 36 Intercom 36 Answer an incoming call during an intercom call 38 Transfer a call 39 Share an outside call 41 Conference line 1 and line 2 calls 41 Answer an incoming call during a conference call 43 Directory 44 Create a new directory entry......44 Character chart 46 Review the directory 47...
... 35 Multiple handset use 36 Intercom 36 Answer an incoming call during an intercom call 38 Transfer a call 39 Share an outside call 41 Conference line 1 and line 2 calls 41 Answer an incoming call during a conference call 43 Directory 44 Create a new directory entry......44 Character chart 46 Review the directory 47...
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Telephone base Handset Telephone line cords (2) Battery compartment cover Battery Telephone base power adapter User's manual Quick start guide To purchase a replacement battery or power adapter, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or dial 1 (800) 267-7377. Getting started Parts checklist Your telephone contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary.
Telephone base Handset Telephone line cords (2) Battery compartment cover Battery Telephone base power adapter User's manual Quick start guide To purchase a replacement battery or power adapter, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or dial 1 (800) 267-7377. Getting started Parts checklist Your telephone contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary.
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...included) is not controlled by a wall switch. Make sure that the electrical outlet is required. If you subscribe to jack labeled LINE 1/L1+L2. Getting started Telephone base installation If you have separate wall jacks for more information about DSL filters. Contact your telephone... line, you must install a DSL filter between each line, install the telephone base as shown in Figure Two: Installation with 2-line jack on page 3. If you have a 2-line wall jack, install the telephone base as shown in Figure...
...included) is not controlled by a wall switch. Make sure that the electrical outlet is required. If you subscribe to jack labeled LINE 1/L1+L2. Getting started Telephone base installation If you have separate wall jacks for more information about DSL filters. Contact your telephone... line, you must install a DSL filter between each line, install the telephone base as shown in Figure Two: Installation with 2-line jack on page 3. If you have a 2-line wall jack, install the telephone base as shown in Figure...
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...into a ceiling, under-the-table or cabinet outlet. The prongs are not designed to jack labeled LINE 1/L1+L2. • Use only the power adapter supplied with separate line jacks Telephone base power adapter L1 telephone L2 telephone wall jack wall jack Electrical outlet not controlled by ...a wall switch If you have DSL high-speed Internet service, a DSL filter (not included) is intended to jack labeled LINE 2. Telephone base Connect the clear telephone line cord to hold the plug in a vertical or floor mount position. To order a replacement, visit our website at www....
...into a ceiling, under-the-table or cabinet outlet. The prongs are not designed to jack labeled LINE 1/L1+L2. • Use only the power adapter supplied with separate line jacks Telephone base power adapter L1 telephone L2 telephone wall jack wall jack Electrical outlet not controlled by ...a wall switch If you have DSL high-speed Internet service, a DSL filter (not included) is intended to jack labeled LINE 2. Telephone base Connect the clear telephone line cord to hold the plug in a vertical or floor mount position. To order a replacement, visit our website at www....
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...down. Getting started Handset layout Softkeys (2) Press to select a menu item displayed above the key. (speakerphone) Press to make or answer a call on line 1 when you receive a call log when the telephone is not in use (page 56). During a call log entry, press repeatedly to add or remove...service (page 32). REDIAL/PAUSE Press to scroll up. TONE Press to switch to receive an incoming call on line 1. During a call, press to increase the listening volume (page 30). (line 1/flash) Press to review the call waiting alert (page 30). During a call, press to tone dialing ...
...down. Getting started Handset layout Softkeys (2) Press to select a menu item displayed above the key. (speakerphone) Press to make or answer a call on line 1 when you receive a call log when the telephone is not in use (page 56). During a call log entry, press repeatedly to add or remove...service (page 32). REDIAL/PAUSE Press to scroll up. TONE Press to switch to receive an incoming call on line 1. During a call, press to increase the listening volume (page 30). (line 1/flash) Press to review the call waiting alert (page 30). During a call, press to tone dialing ...
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During programming, press to backspace to show other dialing options when reviewing a call log entry (page 57). HOLD Press to put a call on line 2. During a call, press to receive an incoming call on hold while the telephone is not in use to erase the missed calls indicator (page 55).... 30). While the handset is charging in a menu, press to return to the previous menu or press and hold to return to the idle mode. (line 2/flash) Press to hang up (page 29). Press and hold (page 31). While in the telephone base (page 4). Getting started Handset layout (continued) CHARGE light...
During programming, press to backspace to show other dialing options when reviewing a call log entry (page 57). HOLD Press to put a call on line 2. During a call, press to receive an incoming call on hold while the telephone is not in use to erase the missed calls indicator (page 55).... 30). While the handset is charging in a menu, press to return to the previous menu or press and hold to return to the idle mode. (line 2/flash) Press to hang up (page 29). Press and hold (page 31). While in the telephone base (page 4). Getting started Handset layout (continued) CHARGE light...
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Press to delete the message currently playing (page 62). When the phone is ringing, press the increase or decrease the ringer volume. ...to tone dialing temporarily when using the pulse service (page 32). /VOL/ During a call on the corresponding line (page 29). Getting started Telephone base layout (continued) HOLD Press to put a call on or off (...options when reviewing a call waiting (page 30). X/DELETE Press to adjust the volume during message playback (page 62). LINE 1, LINE 2 Press to make or answer a call , press to call log entry (page 57). FLASH During a call,...
Press to delete the message currently playing (page 62). When the phone is ringing, press the increase or decrease the ringer volume. ...to tone dialing temporarily when using the pulse service (page 32). /VOL/ During a call on the corresponding line (page 29). Getting started Telephone base layout (continued) HOLD Press to put a call on or off (...options when reviewing a call waiting (page 30). X/DELETE Press to adjust the volume during message playback (page 62). LINE 1, LINE 2 Press to make or answer a call , press to call log entry (page 57). FLASH During a call,...
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...and assistance about the difference, see page 60. SETTINGS BACK SELECT SETTINGS LCD language Clear voicemail Key tone BACK SELECT CLEAR VOICEMAIL Line 1 Line 2 Line 1&2 BACK SELECT Turn off the indicators; Handset settings Clear voicemail indicator If you subscribe to voicemail service offered by your voicemail ...SELECT softkey. 3. Contact your telephone service provider for example, when you have accessed your telephone service provider, the 2icon and a line number appear on both the handset and telephone base turn off these indicators: 1. Press or to send the signal that there is ...
...and assistance about the difference, see page 60. SETTINGS BACK SELECT SETTINGS LCD language Clear voicemail Key tone BACK SELECT CLEAR VOICEMAIL Line 1 Line 2 Line 1&2 BACK SELECT Turn off the indicators; Handset settings Clear voicemail indicator If you subscribe to voicemail service offered by your voicemail ...SELECT softkey. 3. Contact your telephone service provider for example, when you have accessed your telephone service provider, the 2icon and a line number appear on both the handset and telephone base turn off these indicators: 1. Press or to send the signal that there is ...
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.... 14 RINGERS BACK SELECT RINGERS Ringer volume Ringer tone BACK SELECT RINGER VOLUME Line 1 Line 2 Lines 1&2 BACK SELECT RINGER VOLUME OFF SET RINGERS Ringer volume Ringer tone BACK SELECT RINGER TONE Line 1 Line 2 Lines 1&2 BACK SELECT RINGER TONE 1 2 3 BACK SELECT Then press the...ringer tone: 1. A sample of the respective phone line(s) flashes on the screen. • See page 19 to choose Line 1, Line 2 or Lines 1&2. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use . 2. Press or to choose Line 1, Line 2 or Lines 1&2. Press or to set the telephone base ...
.... 14 RINGERS BACK SELECT RINGERS Ringer volume Ringer tone BACK SELECT RINGER VOLUME Line 1 Line 2 Lines 1&2 BACK SELECT RINGER VOLUME OFF SET RINGERS Ringer volume Ringer tone BACK SELECT RINGER TONE Line 1 Line 2 Lines 1&2 BACK SELECT RINGER TONE 1 2 3 BACK SELECT Then press the...ringer tone: 1. A sample of the respective phone line(s) flashes on the screen. • See page 19 to choose Line 1, Line 2 or Lines 1&2. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use . 2. Press or to choose Line 1, Line 2 or Lines 1&2. Press or to set the telephone base ...
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... have accessed your voicemail while away from home). Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is different from Line 1, Line 2, or Lines 1&2, then press the SELECT softkey. it does not delete your telephone service provider continues to all new voicemail messages... to select Settings, then press the SELECT softkey. 3. Intercom Ringers Settings SELECT LCD language Clear voicemail Key tone SELECT CLEAR VOICEMAIL Line 1 Line 2 • Your telephone service provider may alert you have new voicemail messages, your voicemail messages. The clear voicemail feature only ...
... have accessed your voicemail while away from home). Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is different from Line 1, Line 2, or Lines 1&2, then press the SELECT softkey. it does not delete your telephone service provider continues to all new voicemail messages... to select Settings, then press the SELECT softkey. 3. Intercom Ringers Settings SELECT LCD language Clear voicemail Key tone SELECT CLEAR VOICEMAIL Line 1 Line 2 • Your telephone service provider may alert you have new voicemail messages, your voicemail messages. The clear voicemail feature only ...
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.... To adjust the ringer volume: 1. Press /CID or /DIR to the previous menu. Ringer volume Ringer tone SELECT Line 1 Line 2 Line 1&2 SELECT RINGER TONE 1 2 SET 19 Ringer volume You can select the ringer tone. Intercom Ringers Settings SELECT ...4. Then press the SELECT softkey. 5. A sample of the respective phone line(s) flashes on the screen. Press /CID or /DIR to select Ringer volume. Press /CID or /DIR to choose Line 1, Line 2 or Lines 1&2. Line 1 Line 2 Line 1&2 SELECT 6. To adjust the ringer volume: 1. SELECT 5. RINGER ...
.... To adjust the ringer volume: 1. Press /CID or /DIR to the previous menu. Ringer volume Ringer tone SELECT Line 1 Line 2 Line 1&2 SELECT RINGER TONE 1 2 SET 19 Ringer volume You can select the ringer tone. Intercom Ringers Settings SELECT ...4. Then press the SELECT softkey. 5. A sample of the respective phone line(s) flashes on the screen. Press /CID or /DIR to select Ringer volume. Press /CID or /DIR to choose Line 1, Line 2 or Lines 1&2. Line 1 Line 2 Line 1&2 SELECT 6. To adjust the ringer volume: 1. SELECT 5. RINGER ...
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...or Off, then press the SET softkey to confirm your handset or telephone base. The screen displays AnS1 ON2 when the answering systems of both lines 1 and 2 are turned on respectively. The corresponding icon, 1 or 2, flashes on the corresponding answering system. ANSWERING SYS BACK SELECT ANSWERING ...SYS SETUP Answer ON/OFF Call screening Announcement BACK SELECT 1 ANSWER ON/OFF On Off BACK SET 20 Press /ON/OFF LINE 1 and/or /ON/OFF LINE 2 to turn the answering system on respectively. 2. Using the handset: 1. Press or to select Ans sys setup, then press ...
...or Off, then press the SET softkey to confirm your handset or telephone base. The screen displays AnS1 ON2 when the answering systems of both lines 1 and 2 are turned on respectively. The corresponding icon, 1 or 2, flashes on the corresponding answering system. ANSWERING SYS BACK SELECT ANSWERING ...SYS SETUP Answer ON/OFF Call screening Announcement BACK SELECT 1 ANSWER ON/OFF On Off BACK SET 20 Press /ON/OFF LINE 1 and/or /ON/OFF LINE 2 to turn the answering system on respectively. 2. Using the handset: 1. Press or to select Ans sys setup, then press ...
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... telephone base to answer. • Press (speakerphone) picks the first available line, starting with line 1. To end a call : • Enter the telephone number, then press LINE 1 or LINE 2. To answer a call : • Press LINE 1 or LINE 2 to answer. • The screen shows the elapsed time as you.... Using the telephone base: To make a call : • Enter the telephone number, then press , or . To predial a call : • Press LINE 1 or LINE 2. 29 To predial a call : • Press , , or , then enter the telephone number. press the PAUSE softkey on the handset to insert a ...
... telephone base to answer. • Press (speakerphone) picks the first available line, starting with line 1. To end a call : • Enter the telephone number, then press LINE 1 or LINE 2. To answer a call : • Press LINE 1 or LINE 2 to answer. • The screen shows the elapsed time as you.... Using the telephone base: To make a call : • Enter the telephone number, then press , or . To predial a call : • Press LINE 1 or LINE 2. 29 To predial a call : • Press , , or , then enter the telephone number. press the PAUSE softkey on the handset to insert a ...
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...Ringer muted for a few seconds. -OR• Press CANCEL on the handset or telephone base. After ending a call on line 1, there may select line 2 automatically. Telephone operation Call waiting When you subscribe to call waiting service from your telephone service provider, you hear an ... without disconnecting the call. Handset speakerphone During a call SILENCE Ringer muted 30 During this time, pressing may be a few seconds. 1 Line 1 Incoming call , press to switch back and forth between speakerphone and normal handset use. The screen temporarily shows Ringer muted for a ...
...Ringer muted for a few seconds. -OR• Press CANCEL on the handset or telephone base. After ending a call on line 1, there may select line 2 automatically. Telephone operation Call waiting When you subscribe to call waiting service from your telephone service provider, you hear an ... without disconnecting the call. Handset speakerphone During a call SILENCE Ringer muted 30 During this time, pressing may be a few seconds. 1 Line 1 Incoming call , press to switch back and forth between speakerphone and normal handset use. The screen temporarily shows Ringer muted for a ...
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... OPTION The screen temporarily shows Microphone ON for a few seconds. You hear an alert tone if you can hear the caller, but the caller cannot 1 Line 1 0:05:35 hear you. 800-595-9511 To mute a call on hold. To place a call on hold using the handset or telephone base: Press HOLD... another alert tone 30 seconds later. The screen temporarily shows Microphone off for a few seconds and MUTE appears. 12:45am 12/31 MUTE OPTION 1 MUTE Line 1 0:05:35 800-595-9511 To un-mute a call on hold after 14 minutes. At 15 minutes on the handset or telephone base: 12:45am...
... OPTION The screen temporarily shows Microphone ON for a few seconds. You hear an alert tone if you can hear the caller, but the caller cannot 1 Line 1 0:05:35 hear you. 800-595-9511 To mute a call on hold. To place a call on hold using the handset or telephone base: Press HOLD... another alert tone 30 seconds later. The screen temporarily shows Microphone off for a few seconds and MUTE appears. 12:45am 12/31 MUTE OPTION 1 MUTE Line 1 0:05:35 800-595-9511 To un-mute a call on hold after 14 minutes. At 15 minutes on the handset or telephone base: 12:45am...
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... the NEXT softkey to move to Directory displays for a few seconds. Use the dialing keys to the name. 6. Press the DELETE softkey to dial. Press LINE 1 or LINE 2 to delete. Press the NEXT softkey to move to enter the name (see step 6 of Create a new directory entry on page 44). 7. Press the...
... the NEXT softkey to move to Directory displays for a few seconds. Use the dialing keys to the name. 6. Press the DELETE softkey to dial. Press LINE 1 or LINE 2 to delete. Press the NEXT softkey to move to enter the name (see step 6 of Create a new directory entry on page 44). 7. Press the...
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...INTERCOM TO: BASE Handset 2 BACK SELECT When you are named HANDSETS 1-9. If a handset or the telephone base is already on a call on line 1 or line 2 and you would like to join the call will not be terminated until all handsets and/or the telephone base hang up to 12 handsets... and the destination handset rings and shows Other handset is calling. -OR- When you register are calling another handset ( or ) or telephone base (LINE 1 or LINE 2) to select a destination and then press the SELECT softkey. • If you are calling the telephone base, your handset shows Calling base and the...
...INTERCOM TO: BASE Handset 2 BACK SELECT When you are named HANDSETS 1-9. If a handset or the telephone base is already on a call on line 1 or line 2 and you would like to join the call will not be terminated until all handsets and/or the telephone base hang up to 12 handsets... and the destination handset rings and shows Other handset is calling. -OR- When you register are calling another handset ( or ) or telephone base (LINE 1 or LINE 2) to select a destination and then press the SELECT softkey. • If you are calling the telephone base, your handset shows Calling base and the...
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... call . 37 To answer an intercom call before it is answered by pressing OFF or INT on the telephone base; Press the END softkey, CANCEL, LINE 1 or LINE 2 on your telephone base shows INTERCOM TO:, press /CID or /DIR to select Intercom. 3. Both screens show Intercom ended. • You can use ....screen shows Base is in use a maximum of four handsets, or three handsets and the telephone base, at the telephone base: • Press LINE 1 or LINE 2. or press the END softkey, INT or OFF on the telephone base. • If the destination handset or telephone base does not answer the...
... call . 37 To answer an intercom call before it is answered by pressing OFF or INT on the telephone base; Press the END softkey, CANCEL, LINE 1 or LINE 2 on your telephone base shows INTERCOM TO:, press /CID or /DIR to select Intercom. 3. Both screens show Intercom ended. • You can use ....screen shows Base is in use a maximum of four handsets, or three handsets and the telephone base, at the telephone base: • Press LINE 1 or LINE 2. or press the END softkey, INT or OFF on the telephone base. • If the destination handset or telephone base does not answer the...
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... ends automatically. -OR• Press the BACK softkey to continue with the handset during an intercom call: • To answer the call, press for line 1 or for line 2. To answer an incoming call from the telephone base during an intercom call, there will be an alert tone. Telephone operation Answer an incoming...
... ends automatically. -OR• Press the BACK softkey to continue with the handset during an intercom call: • To answer the call, press for line 1 or for line 2. To answer an incoming call from the telephone base during an intercom call, there will be an alert tone. Telephone operation Answer an incoming...
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...out of range, your handset shows Calling handset X and the destination handset rings and shows Other handset is on hold . Press the corresponding line button, or , on your originating handset to reconnect to select a destination and then press the SELECT softkey. • If you are... calling another handset, your originating handset shows Unable to call try again and the outside call is still on line 2. 39 Both screens show Intercom. Telephone operation Transfer a call . 4. The outside call is calling. -OR- You can now have only...
...out of range, your handset shows Calling handset X and the destination handset rings and shows Other handset is on hold . Press the corresponding line button, or , on your originating handset to reconnect to select a destination and then press the SELECT softkey. • If you are... calling another handset, your originating handset shows Unable to call try again and the outside call is still on line 2. 39 Both screens show Intercom. Telephone operation Transfer a call . 4. The outside call is calling. -OR- You can now have only...