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.... The TIA-1083 Compliant Logo is a trademark of products that save energy and help protect our environment. Before using this telephone, please read the Important safety instructions on purchasing your new VTech telephone. Congratulations on page 81 of this manual. This manual has all the feature operations and troubleshooting necessary to ensure proper...
.... The TIA-1083 Compliant Logo is a trademark of products that save energy and help protect our environment. Before using this telephone, please read the Important safety instructions on purchasing your new VTech telephone. Congratulations on page 81 of this manual. This manual has all the feature operations and troubleshooting necessary to ensure proper...
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... indicator 11 Key tone 12 Set date/time 12 Home area code 13 Dial mode 13 Ringers 14 Ringer volume 14 Ringer tone 14 Telephone base settings..........15 Settings 15 LCD language 15 Clear voicemail indicator 16 Key tone 17 Set date/time 17 Home area code 18 Dial...your announcement ...........22 Record your own announcement 23 Delete your announcement.........25 Number of rings 26 ii Remote access code 27 Message alert tone 28 Telephone operation 29 Make, answer or end a call ........29 Call waiting 30 Handset speakerphone 30 Volume 30 Silence the ringer 30 Mute 31 Hold ...
... indicator 11 Key tone 12 Set date/time 12 Home area code 13 Dial mode 13 Ringers 14 Ringer volume 14 Ringer tone 14 Telephone base settings..........15 Settings 15 LCD language 15 Clear voicemail indicator 16 Key tone 17 Set date/time 17 Home area code 18 Dial...your announcement ...........22 Record your own announcement 23 Delete your announcement.........25 Number of rings 26 ii Remote access code 27 Message alert tone 28 Telephone operation 29 Make, answer or end a call ........29 Call waiting 30 Handset speakerphone 30 Volume 30 Silence the ringer 30 Mute 31 Hold ...
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...to the directory 58 Delete from the call log 59 Call log display screen messages 59 Operating range 82 Maintenance 82 About cordless telephones.........83 The RBRC® seal 83 Warranty 84 FCC, ACTA and IC regulations...86 Technical specifications 88 Index 89 Answering ...and play memos 64 Remote access 65 Appendix 66 Screen display messages...........66 Handset and telephone base indicators 68 Handset screen icons 69 Telephone base screen icons.....70 Battery 71 Expand your telephone system 72 Add and register a handset (optional 72 Replace a handset 73 Troubleshooting ...
...to the directory 58 Delete from the call log 59 Call log display screen messages 59 Operating range 82 Maintenance 82 About cordless telephones.........83 The RBRC® seal 83 Warranty 84 FCC, ACTA and IC regulations...86 Technical specifications 88 Index 89 Answering ...and play memos 64 Remote access 65 Appendix 66 Screen display messages...........66 Handset and telephone base indicators 68 Handset screen icons 69 Telephone base screen icons.....70 Battery 71 Expand your telephone system 72 Add and register a handset (optional 72 Replace a handset 73 Troubleshooting ...
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Getting started Parts checklist Your telephone contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or dial 1 (800) 267-7377. 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.
Getting started Parts checklist Your telephone contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or dial 1 (800) 267-7377. 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.
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... is not controlled by DSL interference. Connect the black telephone line cord to digital subscriber line (DSL) high-speed Internet service through your DSL service provider for each telephone line cord and telephone wall jack. Getting started Telephone base installation If you have a 2-line wall jack..., install the telephone base as shown in Figure One: Installation with 2-line jack on page 3. Contact your telephone line, you have separate...
... is not controlled by DSL interference. Connect the black telephone line cord to digital subscriber line (DSL) high-speed Internet service through your DSL service provider for each telephone line cord and telephone wall jack. Getting started Telephone base installation If you have a 2-line wall jack..., install the telephone base as shown in Figure One: Installation with 2-line jack on page 3. Contact your telephone line, you have separate...
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...595-9511. The prongs are not designed to hold the plug in a vertical or floor mount position. Telephone base Connect the clear telephone line cord to jack labeled LINE 2. Connect the black telephone line cord 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...
...595-9511. The prongs are not designed to hold the plug in a vertical or floor mount position. Telephone base Connect the clear telephone line cord to jack labeled LINE 2. Connect the black telephone line cord 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...
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... battery as shown below. 1. Align the cover flat against the battery compartment, then slide it towards the center of the handset until it in the telephone base. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or dial 1 (800) 267-7377.
... battery as shown below. 1. Align the cover flat against the battery compartment, then slide it towards the center of the handset until it in the telephone base. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or dial 1 (800) 267-7377.
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...is fully charged after 16 hours of continuous charging. For best performance, keep the battery charged, place it in the telephone base when not in the telephone base to take. The battery is blank, you need to charge the handset without interruption until the screen shows HANDSET...below). The following table summarizes the battery charge indicators and actions to charge the battery. The screen shows Place handset in use the telephone for a short time. Action Charge without interruption until the screen shows Low battery (at least 30 minutes). Charge without interruption until ...
...is fully charged after 16 hours of continuous charging. For best performance, keep the battery charged, place it in the telephone base when not in the telephone base to take. The battery is blank, you need to charge the handset without interruption until the screen shows HANDSET...below). The following table summarizes the battery charge indicators and actions to charge the battery. The screen shows Place handset in use the telephone for a short time. Action Charge without interruption until the screen shows Low battery (at least 30 minutes). Charge without interruption until ...
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..., press to switch between speakerphone and handset (page 30). /VOL (directory/volume) Press to receive an incoming call , press to enter the directory when the telephone is not in a menu, press to review the redial list (page 34). While in use (page 47). During a call, press to decrease the listening volume... (page 30). 1 While reviewing a call log when the telephone is not in the directory (page 57). While in a menu, press to add or remove 1 in front of the...
..., press to switch between speakerphone and handset (page 30). /VOL (directory/volume) Press to receive an incoming call , press to enter the directory when the telephone is not in a menu, press to review the redial list (page 34). While in use (page 47). During a call, press to decrease the listening volume... (page 30). 1 While reviewing a call log when the telephone is not in the directory (page 57). While in a menu, press to add or remove 1 in front of the...
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... up (page 29). During programming, press to backspace to silence the ringer temporarily (page 30). OFF During a call on line 2. While in the telephone base (page 4). While the handset is ringing, press to delete a digit or character. HOLD Press to show other dialing options when reviewing a call ...log entry (page 57). Press and hold while the telephone is charging in a menu, press to return to the previous menu or press and hold (page 31). INT (intercom) Press to initiate an ...
... up (page 29). During programming, press to backspace to silence the ringer temporarily (page 30). OFF During a call on line 2. While in the telephone base (page 4). While the handset is ringing, press to delete a digit or character. HOLD Press to show other dialing options when reviewing a call ...log entry (page 57). Press and hold while the telephone is charging in a menu, press to return to the previous menu or press and hold (page 31). INT (intercom) Press to initiate an ...
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...delete a digit or character. Softkeys (2) Press to silence the ringer temporarily (page 30). While in a menu, press to enter the directory when the telephone is ringing, press to select a menu item displayed above the key. While in use (page 47). During a call, press to review the call log ...(page 33). Getting started Telephone base layout /CID (volume/caller ID) Press to access the directory (page 33). Press and hold to return to erase the missed calls indicator ...
...delete a digit or character. Softkeys (2) Press to silence the ringer temporarily (page 30). While in a menu, press to enter the directory when the telephone is ringing, press to select a menu item displayed above the key. While in use (page 47). During a call, press to review the call log ...(page 33). Getting started Telephone base layout /CID (volume/caller ID) Press to access the directory (page 33). Press and hold to return to erase the missed calls indicator ...
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... 20). Press to delete the message currently playing (page 62). X/DELETE Press to adjust the volume during message playback (page 62). When the phone is ringing, press the increase or decrease the ringer volume. /REPEAT Press to repeat a message or press twice to call waiting (page... 30). Getting started Telephone base layout (continued) HOLD Press to put a call on hold (page 31). # Press repeatedly to turn the answering machine of line 1 or line...
... 20). Press to delete the message currently playing (page 62). X/DELETE Press to adjust the volume during message playback (page 62). When the phone is ringing, press the increase or decrease the ringer volume. /REPEAT Press to repeat a message or press twice to call waiting (page... 30). Getting started Telephone base layout (continued) HOLD Press to put a call on hold (page 31). # Press repeatedly to turn the answering machine of line 1 or line...
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... shows Turn off the indicators; Use the clear voicemail indicator feature when the telephone indicates that turns on both the handset and telephone base when you have new voicemail messages, your telephone service provider continues to select SETTINGS, then press the SELECT softkey. 3. To...2 Line 1&2 BACK SELECT Turn off these indicators: 1. After you have accessed your telephone service provider for example, when you have listened to the previous menu. • Your telephone service provider may alert you have new voicemail messages. it does not delete your answering...
... shows Turn off the indicators; Use the clear voicemail indicator feature when the telephone indicates that turns on both the handset and telephone base when you have new voicemail messages, your telephone service provider continues to select SETTINGS, then press the SELECT softkey. 3. To...2 Line 1&2 BACK SELECT Turn off these indicators: 1. After you have accessed your telephone service provider for example, when you have listened to the previous menu. • Your telephone service provider may alert you have new voicemail messages. it does not delete your answering...
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... tone feature on or off. Press or to select SETTINGS, then press the SELECT softkey. 3. Handset settings Key tone You can be calculated from your telephone service provider, the day, month and time are not set, the system announces, "Time and day not set . Before using the answering system, set automatically...
... tone feature on or off. Press or to select SETTINGS, then press the SELECT softkey. 3. Handset settings Key tone You can be calculated from your telephone service provider, the day, month and time are not set, the system announces, "Time and day not set . Before using the answering system, set automatically...
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... the SELECT softkey. 4. SETTINGS BACK SELECT SETTINGS Key tone Set date/time Home area code BACK SELECT If, in the future, your local area, the telephone number is preset to choose Tone or Pulse. To change the setting: 1. Press or to the previous menu. Press or to delete a digit. 5. Press OFF... 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 telephone service provider requires you to dial the area code when making a local call log. HOME AREA CODE BACK ___ SET Dial mode The dial mode...
... the SELECT softkey. 4. SETTINGS BACK SELECT SETTINGS Key tone Set date/time Home area code BACK SELECT If, in the future, your local area, the telephone number is preset to choose Tone or Pulse. To change the setting: 1. Press or to the previous menu. Press or to delete a digit. 5. Press OFF... 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 telephone service provider requires you to dial the area code when making a local call log. HOME AREA CODE BACK ___ SET Dial mode The dial mode...
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Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use . 2. A sample of the respective phone line(s) flashes on the screen. • See page 19 to set the telephone base ringer volume. Press or to the previous menu. 14 RINGERS BACK SELECT RINGERS Ringer volume Ringer tone BACK SELECT RINGER VOLUME Line 1 Line... settings Ringers In the ringers menu, you scroll through the choices. 6. Ringer volume You can adjust the ringer volume or turn off the of each telephone line. Press or to turn the ringer off.
Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use . 2. A sample of the respective phone line(s) flashes on the screen. • See page 19 to set the telephone base ringer volume. Press or to the previous menu. 14 RINGERS BACK SELECT RINGERS Ringer volume Ringer tone BACK SELECT RINGER VOLUME Line 1 Line... settings Ringers In the ringers menu, you scroll through the choices. 6. Ringer volume You can adjust the ringer volume or turn off the of each telephone line. Press or to turn the ringer off.
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...DIR to select the highlighted item. Press the SELECT softkey to select Settings, then press the SELECT softkey. 3. Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is not in use . 2. Press /CID or /DIR to select LCD language. 4. Press the SELECT softkey to select Settings. 3. LCD... language You can change and edit the telephone base settings of LCD language, voicemail indicator, key tone, date and time, home area code and dial mode. 1. Intercom Ringers Settings SELECT LCD ...
...DIR to select the highlighted item. Press the SELECT softkey to select Settings, then press the SELECT softkey. 3. Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is not in use . 2. Press /CID or /DIR to select LCD language. 4. Press the SELECT softkey to select Settings. 3. LCD... language You can change and edit the telephone base settings of LCD language, voicemail indicator, key tone, date and time, home area code and dial mode. 1. Intercom Ringers Settings SELECT LCD ...
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...indicator? SET Turn off the indicators; To manually turn off automatically. The screen shows Turn off these indicators: 1. Contact your telephone service provider for example, when you have accessed your voicemail while away from home). Press the YES softkey to confirm or press...As long as you have new voicemail messages. Press /CID or /DIR to select Settings, then press the SELECT softkey. 3. Contact your telephone service provider for details. • Voicemail is different from Line 1, Line 2, or Lines 1&2, then press the SELECT softkey. For more ...
...indicator? SET Turn off the indicators; To manually turn off automatically. The screen shows Turn off these indicators: 1. Contact your telephone service provider for example, when you have accessed your voicemail while away from home). Press the YES softkey to confirm or press...As long as you have new voicemail messages. Press /CID or /DIR to select Settings, then press the SELECT softkey. 3. Contact your telephone service provider for details. • Voicemail is different from Line 1, Line 2, or Lines 1&2, then press the SELECT softkey. For more ...
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... message prior to playing it. Press /CID or /DIR to select Settings, then press the SELECT softkey. 3. However, the year must be calculated from your telephone service provider, the day, month and time are not set, the system announces, "Time and day not set . Press /CID or /DIR to advance. 5. ...Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is not in use . 2. Press the SET softkey to select Set date/time, then press the SELECT softkey. 4. Press the MENU softkey when the...
... message prior to playing it. Press /CID or /DIR to select Settings, then press the SELECT softkey. 3. However, the year must be calculated from your telephone service provider, the day, month and time are not set, the system announces, "Time and day not set . Press /CID or /DIR to advance. 5. ...Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is not in use . 2. Press the SET softkey to select Set date/time, then press the SELECT softkey. 4. Press the MENU softkey when the...
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... 4. Press /CID or /DIR to a location that when you delete the home area code, _ _ _ appears in the call within your local area, the telephone number is preset to choose Tone or Pulse. After you receive a call log. Intercom Ringers Settings SELECT Set date/time Home area code Dial mode...Press /CID or /DIR to tone. To change the setting: 1. To change the setting: 1. Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is not in use . 2. Telephone base settings Home area code If you dial local calls using only seven digits (area code not required), you can program your home...
... 4. Press /CID or /DIR to a location that when you delete the home area code, _ _ _ appears in the call within your local area, the telephone number is preset to choose Tone or Pulse. After you receive a call log. Intercom Ringers Settings SELECT Set date/time Home area code Dial mode...Press /CID or /DIR to tone. To change the setting: 1. To change the setting: 1. Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is not in use . 2. Telephone base settings Home area code If you dial local calls using only seven digits (area code not required), you can program your home...
