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...area code 18 Dial mode 18 Ringers 19 Ringer volume 19 Ringer tone 19 Answering system settings.....20 Answering system set up............20 Answer ON/OFF 20 Call screening 21 Announcement 22 Play 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...
...area code 18 Dial mode 18 Ringers 19 Ringer volume 19 Ringer tone 19 Answering system settings.....20 Answering system set up............20 Answer ON/OFF 20 Call screening 21 Announcement 22 Play 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...
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...83 The RBRC® seal 83 Warranty 84 FCC, ACTA and IC regulations...86 Technical specifications 88 Index 89 Answering system operation..60 Answering system and voicemail 60 Message capacity 60 New message indication 61 Call intercept 61 Message playback 62 Delete all messages 63... Record and play memos 64 Remote access 65 Appendix 66 Screen display messages...........66 Handset and telephone base indicators 68 Handset screen...
...83 The RBRC® seal 83 Warranty 84 FCC, ACTA and IC regulations...86 Technical specifications 88 Index 89 Answering system operation..60 Answering system and voicemail 60 Message capacity 60 New message indication 61 Call intercept 61 Message playback 62 Delete all messages 63... Record and play memos 64 Remote access 65 Appendix 66 Screen display messages...........66 Handset and telephone base indicators 68 Handset screen...
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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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...vtechphones.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511. Place the battery with the label THIS SIDE UP facing up and the wires inside the handset battery compartment, matching the color-coded label. 3. Plug the battery connector securely into place. 5. If the battery compartment cover is on ... 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) ...
...vtechphones.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511. Place the battery with the label THIS SIDE UP facing up and the wires inside the handset battery compartment, matching the color-coded label. 3. Plug the battery connector securely into place. 5. If the battery compartment cover is on ... 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) ...
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... indicators The screen is fully charged after 16 hours of continuous charging. The screen shows Place handset in low battery mode, the handset beeps every minute. To keep the handset in the telephone base when not in the telephone base to charge the battery. Action Charge without... interruption until the screen shows HANDSET (at least 10 minutes to give the handset enough charge to use . The handset beeps and shows Low battery. Battery is blank, you have installed the battery, the screen ...
... indicators The screen is fully charged after 16 hours of continuous charging. The screen shows Place handset in low battery mode, the handset beeps every minute. To keep the handset in the telephone base when not in the telephone base to charge the battery. Action Charge without... interruption until the screen shows HANDSET (at least 10 minutes to give the handset enough charge to use . The handset beeps and shows Low battery. Battery is blank, you have installed the battery, the screen ...
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...page 47). While dialing or entering numbers into the directory, press and hold to scroll down. During a 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 insert a dialing pause... (page 29 & 44). 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 waiting alert (page 30).
...page 47). While dialing or entering numbers into the directory, press and hold to scroll down. During a 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 insert a dialing pause... (page 29 & 44). 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 waiting alert (page 30).
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... transfer a call on line 2. INT (intercom) Press to delete a digit or character. Getting started Handset layout (continued) CHARGE light On when the handset is charging in use to silence the ringer temporarily (page 30). During a call, press to receive... call (page 39). HOLD Press to show other dialing options when reviewing a call on hold (page 31). While the handset is not in the telephone base (page 4). Press and hold to return to the idle mode. (line 2/flash) Press to...calls indicator (page 55). OFF During a call, press to make or answer a call log entry (page 57).
... transfer a call on line 2. INT (intercom) Press to delete a digit or character. Getting started Handset layout (continued) CHARGE light On when the handset is charging in use to silence the ringer temporarily (page 30). During a call, press to receive... call (page 39). HOLD Press to show other dialing options when reviewing a call on hold (page 31). While the handset is not in the telephone base (page 4). Press and hold to return to the idle mode. (line 2/flash) Press to...calls indicator (page 55). OFF During a call, press to make or answer a call log entry (page 57).
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...code and dial mode. 1. Press the SET softkey to save, or press the BACK softkey to exit to select SETTINGS, then press the SELECT softkey. 3. HANDSET 2. Press the SELECT softkey to select the desired item. 12:45am 12/31 MENU Press the BACK softkey to return to select LCD language. 4. SETTINGS... LCD LANGUAGE English Franc, ais Espan~ ol BACK SET 10 Press the SELECT softkey to the previous menu. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use . Press the MENU softkey to choose from English, Français or Español. To select a language: 1. Press or ...
...code and dial mode. 1. Press the SET softkey to save, or press the BACK softkey to exit to select SETTINGS, then press the SELECT softkey. 3. HANDSET 2. Press the SELECT softkey to select the desired item. 12:45am 12/31 MENU Press the BACK softkey to return to select LCD language. 4. SETTINGS... LCD LANGUAGE English Franc, ais Espan~ ol BACK SET 10 Press the SELECT softkey to the previous menu. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use . Press the MENU softkey to choose from English, Français or Español. To select a language: 1. Press or ...
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After you have listened to all new voicemail messages, the indicators on both the handset and telephone base turn off these indicators: 1. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in your answering system. Press or to select Clear voicemail, then press the SELECT softkey. 4. For ...a line number appear on both the handset and telephone base when you have new voicemail messages. Press the YES softkey to confirm, or press the NO softkey to exit to send the signal that there is different from answering system messages recorded in use. 2. The clear...
After you have listened to all new voicemail messages, the indicators on both the handset and telephone base turn off these indicators: 1. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in your answering system. Press or to select Clear voicemail, then press the SELECT softkey. 4. For ...a line number appear on both the handset and telephone base when you have new voicemail messages. Press the YES softkey to confirm, or press the NO softkey to exit to send the signal that there is different from answering system messages recorded in use. 2. The clear...
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... press or until the date and time are set automatically with each message prior to advance. 5. To adjust the date and time: 1. Before using the answering system, set ," before each message plays. Press or to select Key tone, then press the SELECT softkey. 4. If the date and time are not set, the... Key tone You can be correct so that the day of each incoming call. To change the settings: 1. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use . 2. Press or to choose On or Off. However, the year must be calculated from your telephone service provider, the day, month ...
... press or until the date and time are set automatically with each message prior to advance. 5. To adjust the date and time: 1. Before using the answering system, set ," before each message plays. Press or to select Key tone, then press the SELECT softkey. 4. If the date and time are not set, the... Key tone You can be correct so that the day of each incoming call. To change the settings: 1. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use . 2. Press or to choose On or Off. However, the year must be calculated from your telephone service provider, the day, month ...
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... press the SELECT softkey. 4. Press or to select SETTINGS, then press the SELECT softkey. 3. To change the setting: 1. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use . 2. If you do not have touch tone service, you have deleted the home area code, _ _ _ appears in the display.... Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use . 2. SETTINGS BACK SELECT SETTINGS Set date/time Home area code Dial Mode BACK SELECT DIAL MODE Tone Pulse BACK SET...
... press the SELECT softkey. 4. Press or to select SETTINGS, then press the SELECT softkey. 3. To change the setting: 1. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use . 2. If you do not have touch tone service, you have deleted the home area code, _ _ _ appears in the display.... Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use . 2. SETTINGS BACK SELECT SETTINGS Set date/time Home area code Dial Mode BACK SELECT DIAL MODE Tone Pulse BACK SET...
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... press the OFF softkey to turn the ringer off the ringer. Ringer tone You can adjust the ringer volume or turn off . To adjust the handset ringer volume: 1. Press or to the previous menu. 14 RINGERS BACK SELECT RINGERS Ringer volume Ringer tone BACK SELECT RINGER VOLUME Line 1 Line 2...3 BACK SELECT Press the SELECT softkey to confirm or press the BACK softkey to exit to select the desired ringer tone. 6. 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 SET softkey to confirm or press ...
... press the OFF softkey to turn the ringer off the ringer. Ringer tone You can adjust the ringer volume or turn off . To adjust the handset ringer volume: 1. Press or to the previous menu. 14 RINGERS BACK SELECT RINGERS Ringer volume Ringer tone BACK SELECT RINGER VOLUME Line 1 Line 2...3 BACK SELECT Press the SELECT softkey to confirm or press the BACK softkey to exit to select the desired ringer tone. 6. 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 SET softkey to confirm or press ...
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...when you have accessed your voicemail service. Contact your voicemail messages. YES NO 16 Press /CID or /DIR to choose from answering system messages recorded in use. 2. After you have new voicemail messages. SET Turn off these indicators: 1. Telephone base settings Clear voicemail... messages, the indicators on the indicators. Use the clear voicemail indicator feature when the telephone indicates that turns on both the handset and telephone base turn off indicator? Press /CID or /DIR to select Settings, then press the SELECT softkey. 3. Press...
...when you have accessed your voicemail service. Contact your voicemail messages. YES NO 16 Press /CID or /DIR to choose from answering system messages recorded in use. 2. After you have new voicemail messages. SET Turn off these indicators: 1. Telephone base settings Clear voicemail... messages, the indicators on the indicators. Use the clear voicemail indicator feature when the telephone indicates that turns on both the handset and telephone base turn off indicator? Press /CID or /DIR to select Settings, then press the SELECT softkey. 3. Press...
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...the SELECT softkey. 3. Line 1 Line 2 Line 1&2 SELECT 6. Press /CID or /DIR to select Ringer volume. SELECT 5. A sample of the respective phone line(s) flashes on the screen. Press the SET softkey to confirm or press CANCEL to exit to choose Line 1, Line 2 or Lines 1&2. Ringer tone You... or Lines 1&2. Press /CID or /DIR to select the desired ringer tone. 6. RINGER VOLUME • Setting the volume to set the handset ringer volume. Then press the SELECT softkey. Press the SET softkey to confirm your selection or press CANCEL to exit to adjust the volume. Press...
...the SELECT softkey. 3. Line 1 Line 2 Line 1&2 SELECT 6. Press /CID or /DIR to select Ringer volume. SELECT 5. A sample of the respective phone line(s) flashes on the screen. Press the SET softkey to confirm or press CANCEL to exit to choose Line 1, Line 2 or Lines 1&2. Ringer tone You... or Lines 1&2. Press /CID or /DIR to select the desired ringer tone. 6. RINGER VOLUME • Setting the volume to set the handset ringer volume. Then press the SELECT softkey. Press the SET softkey to confirm your selection or press CANCEL to exit to adjust the volume. Press...
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...to select On or Off, then press the SET softkey to confirm your handset or telephone base. Answering system settings Answering system set up For each telephone line, you can change the settings of the answering system using your setting or press the BACK softkey to exit to the previous ... The /ON/OFF LINE 1 light and/or /ON/OFF LINE 2 light will be off the corresponding answering system. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is turned on the answering system for answering and recording messages. Press the SELECT softkey to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2, then press the SELECT softkey...
...to select On or Off, then press the SET softkey to confirm your handset or telephone base. Answering system settings Answering system set up For each telephone line, you can change the settings of the answering system using your setting or press the BACK softkey to exit to the previous ... The /ON/OFF LINE 1 light and/or /ON/OFF LINE 2 light will be off the corresponding answering system. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is turned on the answering system for answering and recording messages. Press the SELECT softkey to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2, then press the SELECT softkey...
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... the telephone base is not in use . 2. The corresponding icon, 1 or 2, flashes on the screen. 4. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use . 2. Press or to select Ans sys setup, then press the SELECT softkey. 5. Press or to select On or Off, ...# of rings SELECT 1 CALL SCREENING On Off SET 1 ANS SYS SETUP Answer ON/OFF Call screening Announcement BACK SELECT 1 CALL SCREENING On Off BACK SET 21 Press or to select ANSWERING SYS. 3. Answering system settings Call screening The call screening feature is preset to on. Press the SELECT softkey...
... the telephone base is not in use . 2. The corresponding icon, 1 or 2, flashes on the screen. 4. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use . 2. Press or to select Ans sys setup, then press the SELECT softkey. 5. Press or to select On or Off, ...# of rings SELECT 1 CALL SCREENING On Off SET 1 ANS SYS SETUP Answer ON/OFF Call screening Announcement BACK SELECT 1 CALL SCREENING On Off BACK SET 21 Press or to select ANSWERING SYS. 3. Answering system settings Call screening The call screening feature is preset to on. Press the SELECT softkey...
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... press CANCEL to exit to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2, then press the SELECT softkey. Answering system settings Announcement The telephone is preset with a greeting that answers calls with your announcement Using the telephone base: 1. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use . 2. Press or to select Ans sys setup, then press...
... press CANCEL to exit to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2, then press the SELECT softkey. Answering system settings Announcement The telephone is preset with a greeting that answers calls with your announcement Using the telephone base: 1. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use . 2. Press or to select Ans sys setup, then press...
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... any time; 2 to the previous menu. 7. Press the MENU softkey menu when the handset is not in length. • Announcements shorter than two seconds are done." The answering system automatically plays back the newly recorded announcement. Press 5 or the STOP softkey when finished recording... then press the SELECT softkey. BACK • Your announcement can be up to 90 seconds in use. 2. Answering system settings Record your own announcement (continued) Using the handset: 1. Press or to record again if desired. 1 Announcement playback 10. Press the BACK softkey to exit to...
... any time; 2 to the previous menu. 7. Press the MENU softkey menu when the handset is not in length. • Announcements shorter than two seconds are done." The answering system automatically plays back the newly recorded announcement. Press 5 or the STOP softkey when finished recording... then press the SELECT softkey. BACK • Your announcement can be up to 90 seconds in use. 2. Answering system settings Record your own announcement (continued) Using the handset: 1. Press or to record again if desired. 1 Announcement playback 10. Press the BACK softkey to exit to...
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... Press /CID or /DIR to the previous menu. The telephone base announces, "Announcement deleted." 7. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use . 2. The corresponding icon, 1 or 2, flashes on the screen. 4. When your announcement Using the telephone ...your own recorded announcement. Using the handset: 1. Press the SELECT softkey to select Announcement, then 7-Record press the SELECT softkey. 6. Press /CID or /DIR to select Answering sys. 3. The telephone base announces, "To play , press 2. Answering system settings Delete your announcement is deleted...
... Press /CID or /DIR to the previous menu. The telephone base announces, "Announcement deleted." 7. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use . 2. The corresponding icon, 1 or 2, flashes on the screen. 4. When your announcement Using the telephone ...your own recorded announcement. Using the handset: 1. Press the SELECT softkey to select Announcement, then 7-Record press the SELECT softkey. 6. Press /CID or /DIR to select Answering sys. 3. The telephone base announces, "To play , press 2. Answering system settings Delete your announcement is deleted...
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...select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2, then press the SELECT softkey. The corresponding icon, 1 or 2, flashes on the screen. 4. With toll saver selected, the answering system answers after four rings when you are calling from two, four, or six rings; Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is not in use... . 2. Press /CID or /DIR to confirm your local area. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use . 2. Press or to select 2, 4, 6, or Toll saver, then press the SET softkey to select Ans sys setup, then...
...select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2, then press the SELECT softkey. The corresponding icon, 1 or 2, flashes on the screen. 4. With toll saver selected, the answering system answers after four rings when you are calling from two, four, or six rings; Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is not in use... . 2. Press /CID or /DIR to confirm your local area. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use . 2. Press or to select 2, 4, 6, or Toll saver, then press the SET softkey to select Ans sys setup, then...