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...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 31 Temporary tone dialing 32 Handset locator 32 Chain dialing 33 Redial list 34 Review the redial list 34 Dial a redial entry ...34 Save a redial entry to the directory 35 Delete a redial entry 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 ...
...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 31 Temporary tone dialing 32 Handset locator 32 Chain dialing 33 Redial list 34 Review the redial list 34 Dial a redial entry ...34 Save a redial entry to the directory 35 Delete a redial entry 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 ...
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... 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...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 74 Important safety instructions......81 ...
... 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...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 74 Important safety instructions......81 ...
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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. 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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... placing it clicks into the socket inside the battery compartment. 4. The CHARGE light is on the handset, press on when the handset charges. 1 2 3 4 5 CHARGE light • If the handset will not be used for a long time, disconnect and remove the battery to www.vtechcanada.com or dial 1 (800)... 267-7377. Align the cover flat against the battery compartment, then slide it towards the center of the handset until it in the telephone base. Plug the battery connector securely into place. 5. If the battery compartment cover is on the indentation and...
... placing it clicks into the socket inside the battery compartment. 4. The CHARGE light is on the handset, press on when the handset charges. 1 2 3 4 5 CHARGE light • If the handset will not be used for a long time, disconnect and remove the battery to www.vtechcanada.com or dial 1 (800)... 267-7377. Align the cover flat against the battery compartment, then slide it towards the center of the handset until it in the telephone base. Plug the battery connector securely into place. 5. If the battery compartment cover is on the indentation and...
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... 16 hours of continuous charging. Charge without interruption until the screen shows Low battery (at least 10 minutes to give the handset enough charge to charge the battery. Getting started Battery charging Once you have installed the battery, the screen indicates the battery status... (see the table below). If necessary, place the handset in use . The handset beeps and shows Low battery. The screen shows Low battery and flashes. Action Charge without interruption for battery operating times. ...
... 16 hours of continuous charging. Charge without interruption until the screen shows Low battery (at least 10 minutes to give the handset enough charge to charge the battery. Getting started Battery charging Once you have installed the battery, the screen indicates the battery status... (see the table below). If necessary, place the handset in use . The handset beeps and shows Low battery. The screen shows Low battery and flashes. Action Charge without interruption for battery operating times. ...
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... the telephone is not in use (page 56). CID /VOL (caller ID/volume) Press to review the call , press to switch between speakerphone and handset (page 30). /VOL (directory/volume) Press to enter the directory when the telephone is not in a menu, press to scroll up. While in...pulse service (page 32). TONE Press to switch to tone dialing temporarily when using the first available line, starting with line 1 (page 29). Getting started Handset layout Softkeys (2) Press to select a menu item displayed above the key. (speakerphone) Press to make or answer a call waiting alert (page 30). While...
... the telephone is not in use (page 56). CID /VOL (caller ID/volume) Press to review the call , press to switch between speakerphone and handset (page 30). /VOL (directory/volume) Press to enter the directory when the telephone is not in a menu, press to scroll up. While in...pulse service (page 32). TONE Press to switch to tone dialing temporarily when using the first available line, starting with line 1 (page 29). Getting started Handset layout Softkeys (2) Press to select a menu item displayed above the key. (speakerphone) Press to make or answer a call waiting alert (page 30). While...
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...) Press to put a call on line 2 when you receive a call waiting alert (page 30). # Press repeatedly to silence the ringer temporarily (page 30). While the handset is charging in a menu, press to return to the previous menu or press and hold (page 31). Getting started...
...) Press to put a call on line 2 when you receive a call waiting alert (page 30). # Press repeatedly to silence the ringer temporarily (page 30). While the handset is charging in a menu, press to return to the previous menu or press and hold (page 31). Getting started...
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... language: 1. SETTINGS BACK SELECT SETTINGS LCD language Clear voicemail Key tone BACK SELECT LCD LANGUAGE English Franc, ais Espan~ ol BACK SET 10 Handset settings Settings In the settings menu, you can select English, Français or Español to select SETTINGS. 3. Press or to be used... Press the BACK softkey to return to the previous menu. Press OFF to exit without making changes and return to show the menu when the handset is not in use . 2. Press the MENU softkey to the idle mode. Press the SELECT softkey to select LCD language. 4. Press the ...
... language: 1. SETTINGS BACK SELECT SETTINGS LCD language Clear voicemail Key tone BACK SELECT LCD LANGUAGE English Franc, ais Espan~ ol BACK SET 10 Handset settings Settings In the settings menu, you can select English, Français or Español to select SETTINGS. 3. Press or to be used... Press the BACK softkey to return to the previous menu. Press OFF to exit without making changes and return to show the menu when the handset is not in use . 2. Press the MENU softkey to the idle mode. Press the SELECT softkey to select LCD language. 4. Press the ...
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... telephone base when you have listened to all new voicemail messages, the indicators on both the handset and telephone base turn off the indicators; Handset settings Clear voicemail indicator If you subscribe to voicemail service offered by your telephone service provider for more information about using... your voicemail service. After you have new voicemail messages. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is new voicemail but there are none (for example, when you have new voicemail messages, your answering system. YES NO 11
... telephone base when you have listened to all new voicemail messages, the indicators on both the handset and telephone base turn off the indicators; Handset settings Clear voicemail indicator If you subscribe to voicemail service offered by your telephone service provider for more information about using... your voicemail service. After you have new voicemail messages. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is new voicemail but there are none (for example, when you have new voicemail messages, your answering system. YES NO 11
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...calculated from your telephone service provider, the day, month and time are set automatically with each incoming call. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use . 2. Press the dialing keys (0-9) to caller ID service from the caller ID information. If you subscribe to ...time as follows. Before using the answering system, set ," before each message prior to the previous menu. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use . 2. Press or to select SETTINGS, then press the SELECT softkey. 3. SETTINGS BACK SELECT SETTINGS Clear voicemail Key tone...
...calculated from your telephone service provider, the day, month and time are set automatically with each incoming call. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use . 2. Press the dialing keys (0-9) to caller ID service from the caller ID information. If you subscribe to ...time as follows. Before using the answering system, set ," before each message prior to the previous menu. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use . 2. Press or to select SETTINGS, then press the SELECT softkey. 3. SETTINGS BACK SELECT SETTINGS Clear voicemail Key tone...
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...mode is not in use . 2. Press or to delete a digit. 5. After you have deleted the home area code, _ _ _ appears in the call log. Handset settings Home area code If you dial local calls using only seven digits (area code not required), you can program your local area, the telephone...area code so that requires it, delete the home area code you have already programmed following the steps above. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in the future, your telephone service provider requires you to pulse. Use the dialing keys (0-9) to tone. SETTINGS BACK SELECT SETTINGS ...
...mode is not in use . 2. Press or to delete a digit. 5. After you have deleted the home area code, _ _ _ appears in the call log. Handset settings Home area code If you dial local calls using only seven digits (area code not required), you can program your local area, the telephone...area code so that requires it, delete the home area code you have already programmed following the steps above. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in the future, your telephone service provider requires you to pulse. Use the dialing keys (0-9) to tone. SETTINGS BACK SELECT SETTINGS ...
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... or to adjust the ringer volume or press the OFF softkey to turn the ringer off. Press or to select Ringer volume. 4. To change the handset ringer tone: 1. Press or to choose Line 1, Line 2 or Lines 1&2. Press or to select RINGERS, then press the SELECT softkey. 3. Then press the SELECT softkey... press OFF to exit to the previous menu. • Setting the volume to set the telephone base ringer volume. 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 the ringer.
... or to adjust the ringer volume or press the OFF softkey to turn the ringer off. Press or to select Ringer volume. 4. To change the handset ringer tone: 1. Press or to choose Line 1, Line 2 or Lines 1&2. Press or to select RINGERS, then press the SELECT softkey. 3. Then press the SELECT softkey... press OFF to exit to the previous menu. • Setting the volume to set the telephone base ringer volume. 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 the ringer.
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... are none (for more information about using your voicemail messages. Use the clear voicemail indicator feature when the telephone indicates that turns on both the handset and telephone base turn off indicator? 5. Press /CID or /DIR to select Clear voicemail, then press the SELECT softkey. 4. it does not delete your voicemail...
... are none (for more information about using your voicemail messages. Use the clear voicemail indicator feature when the telephone indicates that turns on both the handset and telephone base turn off indicator? 5. Press /CID or /DIR to select Clear voicemail, then press the SELECT softkey. 4. it does not delete your voicemail...
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..., then press the SELECT softkey. 3. Press /CID or /DIR to select Ringers, then press the SELECT softkey. 3. A sample of the respective phone line(s) flashes on the screen. Press the SELECT softkey to select Ringer tone, then press the SELECT softkey. 4. To adjust the ringer volume: ...DIR to the previous menu. Press /CID or /DIR to adjust the volume. RINGER VOLUME • Setting the volume to set the handset ringer volume. Telephone base settings Ringers In the ringers menu, you can adjust the ringer volume and select the ringer tone for each ringer...
..., then press the SELECT softkey. 3. Press /CID or /DIR to select Ringers, then press the SELECT softkey. 3. A sample of the respective phone line(s) flashes on the screen. Press the SELECT softkey to select Ringer tone, then press the SELECT softkey. 4. To adjust the ringer volume: ...DIR to the previous menu. Press /CID or /DIR to adjust the volume. RINGER VOLUME • Setting the volume to set the handset ringer volume. Telephone base settings Ringers In the ringers menu, you can adjust the ringer volume and select the ringer tone for each ringer...
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...turn on respectively. 2. The /ON/OFF LINE 1 light and/or /ON/OFF LINE 2 light will be on the corresponding answering system. Using the handset: 1. Press or to the previous menu without making any changes. 7. ANSWERING SYS BACK SELECT ANSWERING SYS Mailbox 1 Mailbox 2 BACK SELECT 1 ANSWERING SYS...flashes on . Press /ON/OFF LINE 1 and/or /ON/OFF LINE 2 to turn on respectively. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is turned on the answering system for answering and recording messages. Answering system settings Answering system set up For each telephone line, you can ...
...turn on respectively. 2. The /ON/OFF LINE 1 light and/or /ON/OFF LINE 2 light will be on the corresponding answering system. Using the handset: 1. Press or to the previous menu without making any changes. 7. ANSWERING SYS BACK SELECT ANSWERING SYS Mailbox 1 Mailbox 2 BACK SELECT 1 ANSWERING SYS...flashes on . Press /ON/OFF LINE 1 and/or /ON/OFF LINE 2 to turn on respectively. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is turned on the answering system for answering and recording messages. Answering system settings Answering system set up For each telephone line, you can ...
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... making any changes. Answering sys Directory Call log SELECT ANSWERING SYS Mailbox 1 Mailbox 2 SELECT 1 Delete all old Record memo Ans sys setup SELECT Using the handset: 1. Press or to select Call screening. 6. Press or to select On or Off, then press the SET softkey to confirm your setting or press CANCEL..., then press the SELECT softkey. 5. Unless you change the setting: Using the telephone base: 1. You can turn this feature on or off with either your handset or telephone base. Press the MENU softkey when the...
... making any changes. Answering sys Directory Call log SELECT ANSWERING SYS Mailbox 1 Mailbox 2 SELECT 1 Delete all old Record memo Ans sys setup SELECT Using the handset: 1. Press or to select Call screening. 6. Press or to select On or Off, then press the SET softkey to confirm your setting or press CANCEL..., then press the SELECT softkey. 5. Unless you change the setting: Using the telephone base: 1. You can turn this feature on or off with either your handset or telephone base. Press the MENU softkey when the...
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...flashes on the screen respectively. 4. Press /CID or /DIR to select ANSWERING SYS. 3. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use. 2. The handset announces, "To play , press 2. Press the SELECT softkey to select Announcement and then press the SELECT softkey. 1 Announcement playback...select Ans sys setup and then press the SELECT softkey. 1 ANNOUNCEMENT 2-Play 3-Delete 7-Record 5. DELETE STOP Using the handset: 1. Answering system settings Announcement The telephone is preset with a greeting that answers calls with your announcement Using the telephone base: 1. You ...
...flashes on the screen respectively. 4. Press /CID or /DIR to select ANSWERING SYS. 3. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use. 2. The handset announces, "To play , press 2. Press the SELECT softkey to select Announcement and then press the SELECT softkey. 1 Announcement playback...select Ans sys setup and then press the SELECT softkey. 1 ANNOUNCEMENT 2-Play 3-Delete 7-Record 5. DELETE STOP Using the handset: 1. Answering system settings Announcement The telephone is preset with a greeting that answers calls with your announcement Using the telephone base: 1. You ...
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... Press the BACK softkey to exit to select Ans sys setup, then press the SELECT softkey. 1 ANS SYS SETUP Call screening Announcement # of the handset. 1 ANNOUNCEMENT 2-Play 3-Delete 7-Record BACK 1 Recording announcement... 8. Press or to the previous menu. BACK • Your announcement can be up ...at any time; 2 to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2, then press the SELECT softkey. Press the MENU softkey menu when the handset is not in length. • Announcements shorter than two seconds are done." Answering system settings Record your own announcement (continued) Using the...
... Press the BACK softkey to exit to select Ans sys setup, then press the SELECT softkey. 1 ANS SYS SETUP Call screening Announcement # of the handset. 1 ANNOUNCEMENT 2-Play 3-Delete 7-Record BACK 1 Recording announcement... 8. Press or to the previous menu. BACK • Your announcement can be up ...at any time; 2 to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2, then press the SELECT softkey. Press the MENU softkey menu when the handset is not in length. • Announcements shorter than two seconds are done." Answering system settings Record your own announcement (continued) Using the...
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... previous menu. Press CANCEL to exit to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2, then press the SELECT softkey. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use . 2. Press or to the previous menu. To record, press 7." The telephone base announces, "Announcement deleted." 7.... Press the SELECT softkey to select Ans sys setup, then press the 1 SELECT softkey. The telephone base announces, "To play , press 2. The handset announces, "To play , press 2. Press /CID or /DIR to delete your own recorded announcement. Press 3 to select Announcement, then 7-Record press ...
... previous menu. Press CANCEL to exit to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2, then press the SELECT softkey. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use . 2. Press or to the previous menu. To record, press 7." The telephone base announces, "Announcement deleted." 7.... Press the SELECT softkey to select Ans sys setup, then press the 1 SELECT softkey. The telephone base announces, "To play , press 2. The handset announces, "To play , press 2. Press /CID or /DIR to delete your own recorded announcement. Press 3 to select Announcement, then 7-Record press ...
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The corresponding icon, 1 or 2, flashes on the screen. 4. SELECT Using the handset: 1. The corresponding icon, 1 or 2, flashes on the screen. 4. Press or to select Ans sys setup, then press the SELECT softkey. 1 ANS SYS SETUP Announcement # of ... Mailbox 2, then press the SELECT softkey. Press /CID or /DIR to select # of rings, then press the SELECT softkey. 6. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use . 2. To change the setting: Using the telephone base: 1. Press /CID or /DIR to the previous menu without making any changes. 1 # OF...
The corresponding icon, 1 or 2, flashes on the screen. 4. SELECT Using the handset: 1. The corresponding icon, 1 or 2, flashes on the screen. 4. Press or to select Ans sys setup, then press the SELECT softkey. 1 ANS SYS SETUP Announcement # of ... Mailbox 2, then press the SELECT softkey. Press /CID or /DIR to select # of rings, then press the SELECT softkey. 6. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use . 2. To change the setting: Using the telephone base: 1. Press /CID or /DIR to the previous menu without making any changes. 1 # OF...