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...troubleshooting necessary to ensure proper installation and operation of this telephone, please read the Important safety instructions on purchasing your new VTech telephone. The ENERGY STAR® program (www.energystar.gov) recognizes and encourages the use of the Telecommunications Industry Association.... most T-coil equipped hearing aids and cochlear implants. T TIA-1083 Please review this manual thoroughly to install and operate your new VTech product. For support, shopping, and everything new at VTech, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com. The TIA-1083 Compliant Logo ...
...troubleshooting necessary to ensure proper installation and operation of this telephone, please read the Important safety instructions on purchasing your new VTech telephone. The ENERGY STAR® program (www.energystar.gov) recognizes and encourages the use of the Telecommunications Industry Association.... most T-coil equipped hearing aids and cochlear implants. T TIA-1083 Please review this manual thoroughly to install and operate your new VTech product. For support, shopping, and everything new at VTech, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com. The TIA-1083 Compliant Logo ...
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...Set date/time 17 Home 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 ... 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 Alphabetical search 47 Dial a directory entry 47 Edit a directory entry 48...
...Set date/time 17 Home 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 ... 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 Alphabetical search 47 Dial a directory entry 47 Edit a directory entry 48...
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... speed dial entry.......53 Delete a speed dial entry............53 About caller ID 54 Caller ID history 55 Missed calls indicator 55 Memory match 56 Review the call log 56 Make a call log entry ready to dial 57 Dial a call log entry 57 Save a call log entry to ... cordless telephones.........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 ...
... speed dial entry.......53 Delete a speed dial entry............53 About caller ID 54 Caller ID history 55 Missed calls indicator 55 Memory match 56 Review the call log 56 Make a call log entry ready to dial 57 Dial a call log entry 57 Save a call log entry to ... cordless telephones.........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 ...
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...enter the directory when the telephone is not in use (page 47). During a call, press to decrease the listening volume (page 30). 1 While reviewing a call waiting alert (page 30). TONE Press to switch to tone dialing temporarily when using the first available line, starting with line 1 (page ... 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 entry, press repeatedly to review the call log when the telephone is not in the directory (page 57). During a call, press to receive...
...enter the directory when the telephone is not in use (page 47). During a call, press to decrease the listening volume (page 30). 1 While reviewing a call waiting alert (page 30). TONE Press to switch to tone dialing temporarily when using the first available line, starting with line 1 (page ... 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 entry, press repeatedly to review the call log when the telephone is not in the directory (page 57). During a call, press to receive...
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... or press and hold to return to the idle mode. (line 2/flash) Press to make or answer a call on line 2 when you receive a call waiting alert (page 30). # Press repeatedly to show other dialing options when reviewing a call log entry (page 57). During a call, press to receive an incoming call (page 39...
... or press and hold to return to the idle mode. (line 2/flash) Press to make or answer a call on line 2 when you receive a call waiting alert (page 30). # Press repeatedly to show other dialing options when reviewing a call log entry (page 57). During a call, press to receive an incoming call (page 39...
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... hold to return to access the directory (page 33). CANCEL While in a menu, press to exit to the previous menu or press and hold to review the call log when the telephone is not in use (page 56). Getting started Telephone base layout /CID (volume/caller ID) Press to erase the...
... hold to return to access the directory (page 33). CANCEL While in a menu, press to exit to the previous menu or press and hold to review the call log when the telephone is not in use (page 56). Getting started Telephone base layout /CID (volume/caller ID) Press to erase the...
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...phone is ringing, press the increase or decrease the ringer volume. /REPEAT Press to repeat a message or press twice to adjust the volume during message playback (page 62). TONE Press to switch to tone dialing temporarily when using the pulse service (page 32). /VOL/ During a call, press to turn the answering...1, LINE 2 Press to delete the message currently playing (page 62). While the telephone base is not in use, press twice to delete all previously reviewed messages (page 63). /SKIP Press to skip to the next message (page 62). •/REC Press to record a memo (page 64) or...
...phone is ringing, press the increase or decrease the ringer volume. /REPEAT Press to repeat a message or press twice to adjust the volume during message playback (page 62). TONE Press to switch to tone dialing temporarily when using the pulse service (page 32). /VOL/ During a call, press to turn the answering...1, LINE 2 Press to delete the message currently playing (page 62). While the telephone base is not in use, press twice to delete all previously reviewed messages (page 63). /SKIP Press to skip to the next message (page 62). •/REC Press to record a memo (page 64) or...
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..., then press the SELECT softkey. 1 # of rings Remote code Msg alert tone BACK SELECT 5. The tone stops when all new messages have been reviewed. The corresponding icon, 1 or 2, flashes on the screen. 4. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use . 2. Press /...to exit to the previous menu without making any changes. 1 MSG ALERT TONE On Off SET Using the handset: 1. Answering system settings Message alert tone When the answering system is turned on, the telephone base beeps every 10 seconds to function. 28 The corresponding icon, 1 or 2, flashes on the...
..., then press the SELECT softkey. 1 # of rings Remote code Msg alert tone BACK SELECT 5. The tone stops when all new messages have been reviewed. The corresponding icon, 1 or 2, flashes on the screen. 4. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use . 2. Press /...to exit to the previous menu without making any changes. 1 MSG ALERT TONE On Off SET Using the handset: 1. Answering system settings Message alert tone When the answering system is turned on, the telephone base beeps every 10 seconds to function. 28 The corresponding icon, 1 or 2, flashes on the...
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... browse to cancel the chain dialing. -OR1. Press the DIAL softkey to dial the displayed number or press the BACK softkey to the desired number. 3. Review the redial list • Press REDIAL/PAUSE on the handset or the REDIAL softkey on the telephone base when it is deleted to 20 entries...
... browse to cancel the chain dialing. -OR1. Press the DIAL softkey to dial the displayed number or press the BACK softkey to the desired number. 3. Review the redial list • Press REDIAL/PAUSE on the handset or the REDIAL softkey on the telephone base when it is deleted to 20 entries...
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... save , then the screen shows the saved directory. 8. Press the NEXT softkey to move the cursor to the left or to 30 digits for each phone number and 15 characters for each name. • Directory entries are stored at this time. • When there are no records in use. 2....handset: 1. Press or to select Add contact, then press the SELECT softkey. Telephone operation Directory The directory can review the directory at a time. Any changes made on the handset to all system handsets. Press the SAVE softkey on the handset or the telephone base apply to save an entry, the screen...
... save , then the screen shows the saved directory. 8. Press the NEXT softkey to move the cursor to the left or to 30 digits for each phone number and 15 characters for each name. • Directory entries are stored at this time. • When there are no records in use. 2....handset: 1. Press or to select Add contact, then press the SELECT softkey. Telephone operation Directory The directory can review the directory at a time. Any changes made on the handset to all system handsets. Press the SAVE softkey on the handset or the telephone base apply to save an entry, the screen...
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... erase a digit. Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the number. • Press CANCEL to select DIRECTORY and then press the SELECT softkey. 3. Answering sys Directory Call log SELECT Review Add contact Speed dial SELECT • Press and hold CANCEL to return to the idle mode. • Press /CID to move the cursor...
... erase a digit. Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the number. • Press CANCEL to select DIRECTORY and then press the SELECT softkey. 3. Answering sys Directory Call log SELECT Review Add contact Speed dial SELECT • Press and hold CANCEL to return to the idle mode. • Press /CID to move the cursor...
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...) once to see Jenny, twice to see Jessie, three times to see Kristen, or four times to enter the directory. 2. Press , or . DIRECTORY Review Add contact Speed dial BACK SELECT Using the telephone base: 1. Follow the steps in the directory (see Laura. Search for the desired entry in use...press or on the handset or /CID or /DIR on the telephone base to select DIRECTORY and then press the SELECT softkey. Telephone operation Review the directory Entries are sorted alphabetically. Press /DIR when the telephone base is not in use. -ORPress the MENU softkey when the telephone ...
...) once to see Jenny, twice to see Jessie, three times to see Kristen, or four times to enter the directory. 2. Press , or . DIRECTORY Review Add contact Speed dial BACK SELECT Using the telephone base: 1. Follow the steps in the directory (see Laura. Search for the desired entry in use...press or on the handset or /CID or /DIR on the telephone base to select DIRECTORY and then press the SELECT softkey. Telephone operation Review the directory Entries are sorted alphabetically. Press /DIR when the telephone base is not in use. -ORPress the MENU softkey when the telephone ...
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... directory or Alphabetical search on page 47). 2. Search for the desired entry in the directory (see Review the directory or Alphabetical search on page 47). 2. Use the dialing keys (see page 46) to edit the name. • Press OFF to backspace and ...
... directory or Alphabetical search on page 47). 2. Search for the desired entry in the directory (see Review the directory or Alphabetical search on page 47). 2. Use the dialing keys (see page 46) to edit the name. • Press OFF to backspace and ...
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When the desired entry appears, press the DELETE softkey. The screen then shows the next alphabetical entry in the directory (see Review the directory or Alphabetical search on page 47). 2. To delete an entry: 1. Once a directory entry is deleted, it cannot be retrieved. Search for the desired entry in the directory. 49 Telephone operation Delete a directory entry You can delete a directory entry using a handset or the telephone base.
When the desired entry appears, press the DELETE softkey. The screen then shows the next alphabetical entry in the directory (see Review the directory or Alphabetical search on page 47). 2. To delete an entry: 1. Once a directory entry is deleted, it cannot be retrieved. Search for the desired entry in the directory. 49 Telephone operation Delete a directory entry You can delete a directory entry using a handset or the telephone base.
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... dial entries are shared by all system handsets and telephone base. DIRECTORY Review Add contact Speed dial BACK SELECT SPEED DIAL 1: 2: 3: DELETE REPLACE VTech 800-595-9511 ASSIGN SPEED DIAL 1:VTech 2: 3: DELETE REPLACE Review Add contact Speed dial SELECT SPEED DIAL 1: 2: DELETE REPLACE VTech 800-595-9511 ASSIGN SPEED DIAL 1:VTech 2: DELETE REPLACE 50 The screen shows...
... dial entries are shared by all system handsets and telephone base. DIRECTORY Review Add contact Speed dial BACK SELECT SPEED DIAL 1: 2: 3: DELETE REPLACE VTech 800-595-9511 ASSIGN SPEED DIAL 1:VTech 2: 3: DELETE REPLACE Review Add contact Speed dial SELECT SPEED DIAL 1: 2: DELETE REPLACE VTech 800-595-9511 ASSIGN SPEED DIAL 1:VTech 2: DELETE REPLACE 50 The screen shows...
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...1. Press LINE 1 or LINE 2. 51 Press or to select DIRECTORY, then press the SELECT softkey. 3. DIRECTORY Review Add contact Speed dial BACK SELECT Using the telephone base: 1. Review Add contact Speed dial SELECT Dial a speed dial entry Using the handset: 1. Press the MENU softkey when the ... Press or to select Speed dial, then press the SELECT softkey. 4. Press or to select Directory, then press the SELECT softkey. 3. Telephone operation Review the speed dial directory Using the handset: 1. Press , or . Press /CID or /DIR to browse. Press /CID or /DIR to browse....
...1. Press LINE 1 or LINE 2. 51 Press or to select DIRECTORY, then press the SELECT softkey. 3. DIRECTORY Review Add contact Speed dial BACK SELECT Using the telephone base: 1. Review Add contact Speed dial SELECT Dial a speed dial entry Using the handset: 1. Press the MENU softkey when the ... Press or to select Speed dial, then press the SELECT softkey. 4. Press or to select Directory, then press the SELECT softkey. 3. Telephone operation Review the speed dial directory Using the handset: 1. Press , or . Press /CID or /DIR to browse. Press /CID or /DIR to browse....
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... select another desired entry, then press the ASSIGN softkey to the previous menu. The screen shows the directory listed in the speed dial directory (see Review the speed dial directory on page 51). 2. Delete a speed dial entry You can reassign a speed dial entry using a handset or the telephone base.../CID or /DIR on the telephone base to exit to confirm your selection. 4. Search for the desired entry in the speed dial directory (see Review the speed dial directory on page 51). 2. Once a speed dial entry is deleted, it cannot be retrieved. The screen then shows the speed ...
... select another desired entry, then press the ASSIGN softkey to the previous menu. The screen shows the directory listed in the speed dial directory (see Review the speed dial directory on page 51). 2. Delete a speed dial entry You can reassign a speed dial entry using a handset or the telephone base.../CID or /DIR on the telephone base to exit to confirm your selection. 4. Search for the desired entry in the speed dial directory (see Review the speed dial directory on page 51). 2. Once a speed dial entry is deleted, it cannot be retrieved. The screen then shows the speed ...
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... If the phone number has more than 15 characters, only the first 15 characters are no longer shows. 1 NEW VTech 800-595-9511 If you do not want to review the missed ...review, redial, and copy an entry into the directory. • Entries appear in reverse chronological order. • When the call log is full, the oldest entry is deleted to make room for the name. Each entry has up to 50 entries. If you answer...telephone base is not saved in the call log. 55 L2)X Missed Each time you review a call log entry marked NEW, the number of missed calls decreases by your telephone ...
... If the phone number has more than 15 characters, only the first 15 characters are no longer shows. 1 NEW VTech 800-595-9511 If you do not want to review the missed ...review, redial, and copy an entry into the directory. • Entries appear in reverse chronological order. • When the call log is full, the oldest entry is deleted to make room for the name. Each entry has up to 50 entries. If you answer...telephone base is not saved in the call log. 55 L2)X Missed Each time you review a call log entry marked NEW, the number of missed calls decreases by your telephone ...
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.... 56 Press or to select Call log, then press the SELECT softkey. 3. Press or to select Review. 4. The telephone service provider usually delivers ten-digit phone numbers (area code plus phone number). Telephone operation Memory match When the incoming telephone number matches exactly a telephone number in your directory,..., her name appears as it into your directory. Press CID when the handset is not in use . 2. CALL LOG BACK SELECT CALL LOG Review Del all calls SELECT • The name (if available), telephone number, date and time of the call log Using the handset: 1. Press...
.... 56 Press or to select Call log, then press the SELECT softkey. 3. Press or to select Review. 4. The telephone service provider usually delivers ten-digit phone numbers (area code plus phone number). Telephone operation Memory match When the incoming telephone number matches exactly a telephone number in your directory,..., her name appears as it into your directory. Press CID when the handset is not in use . 2. CALL LOG BACK SELECT CALL LOG Review Del all calls SELECT • The name (if available), telephone number, date and time of the call log Using the handset: 1. Press...
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...digits (the area code plus the seven digits. or LINE 1 or LINE 2 on the telephone base to call log and store to the directory. While reviewing the call log entry Using the handset: 1. Search for local and long distance numbers before dialing or saving the telephone number in the directory. 800... digits, or 1 plus the area code plus the seven-digit number), in some areas, you need to add or remove 1 in the call log (see Review the call log on page 56). 2. Using the telephone base: 1. Dial a call log, press # repeatedly to show different dialing options for the desired entry ...
...digits (the area code plus the seven digits. or LINE 1 or LINE 2 on the telephone base to call log and store to the directory. While reviewing the call log entry Using the handset: 1. Search for local and long distance numbers before dialing or saving the telephone number in the directory. 800... digits, or 1 plus the area code plus the seven-digit number), in some areas, you need to add or remove 1 in the call log (see Review the call log on page 56). 2. Using the telephone base: 1. Dial a call log, press # repeatedly to show different dialing options for the desired entry ...