VTech Cordless Telephone Ia5854 User Manual
Table of Contents  
GETTING STARTED  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .4  
Before.You.Begin  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .4  
Parts.Check.List:.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 4  
Installation..  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .5  
Choose.Location.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 5  
Install.Handset.Battery.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 5  
Connect.Power.and.Telephone.Line.Cords  .  .  .  .  .  .6  
Wall.Mounting   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .7  
Desk/Table.Installation.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 7  
Charge.the.Handset.Battery .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 8  
Set.Language.Mode..  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 8  
Check.for.Dial.Tone   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .8  
Set.the.Dial.Mode   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .8  
Set.Handset.Date.and.Time  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .9  
Handset.Ringer.Style/Battery.Save   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .9  
If.you.subscribe.to.DSL.service: .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  ꢀ0  
Belt.clip.(optional). .   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . ꢀ0  
BASIC OPERATION.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .ꢀꢀ  
Telephone.Operation.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .ꢀꢀ  
Handset.Operation.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  ꢀꢀ  
Base.Operation. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  ꢀ2  
Temporary.Tone.Dialing .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  ꢀ2  
Message.Waiting.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  ꢀ2  
Clear.Message.Waiting.Alert.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  ꢀ3  
Headset.Jack.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  ꢀ4  
Operating.Range.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  ꢀ4  
Display.Screen.Messages .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  ꢀ5  
Speed.Dialing  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . ꢀ6  
Store.a.Number/Name.in.Speed.Dial. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  ꢀ6  
Edit.a.Number/Name.Stored.in.Speed.Dial   .  .  .  .  . ꢀ7  
Delete.a.Number/Name.Stored.in.Speed.Dial .  .  .  .  ꢀ8  
Dial.a.Speed.Dial.Number .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  ꢀ8  
Reassign.Locations.in.Speed.Dial .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  ꢀ8  
Telephone.Directory..  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . ꢀ9  
Store.a.Number/Name.in.the.Directory. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  ꢀ9  
Edit.a.Number/Name.Stored.in.the.Directory. .  .  .  .  ꢀ9  
Delete.a.Number/Name.Stored.in.the.Directory .  .  .  20  
Move.a.Number/Name.to.the.Speed.Dial.Memory.  .  2ꢀ  
Dial.a.Number.from.the.Directory   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 2ꢀ  
Caller.ID... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..22  
About.Call.History.(Caller.ID). .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  23  
Review.Call.History. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  23  
Delete.Records.from.Call.History. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  24  
Dial.a.Displayed.Number.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  24  
Store.a.Call.History.Record.in.the.Directory .  .  .  .  .  24  
Display.Screen.Messages .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  25  
Answering.System.Operation.At.the.Base .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .26  
Audible.Indicators   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 26  
Setting.the.clock  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 26  
About.Announcements.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  26  
Record.Your.Announcement.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  27  
To.review.your.announcement.at.any.time:  .  .  .  .  . 27  
To.delete.your.announcement:.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  27  
Setting.up.your.answering.system.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  28  
Feature.summary. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  28  
Listen.to,.Save.&.Delete.Messages  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 29  
Call.Screening/Intercept  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 30  
Record.a.Memo   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 30  
Window.display. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  3ꢀ  
Answering.System.Operation.-.Remote.Access.. .. .. .. ..32  
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This.book.has.all.the.feature.operation.and.troubleshooting.you.need.to.install.  
and.operate.your.new.VTech.phone .Please.take.the.time.to.review.thoroughly.  
to ensure proper installation and the benefit of this VTech innovative and feature  
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Before You Begin  
Enhanced 5.8GHz Technology -.Dual.band.transmission.combines.the.best.of.5 8GHz.  
and. 900MHz. technologies,. providing. enhanced. performance. over. standard. cordless.  
telephones  
•. Important!.  
B e f o r e . u s i n g.  
this. telephone,.  
you. must. read.  
Important Safety  
Instructions. on.  
page.44  
Parts Check List:  
ꢀ . Base.Unit....................  
2 . Handset..  
3 . Telephone.Line.Cord.  
4 . Desk/Wall.Mount.Bracket .  
5 . Belt.Clip....................  
6 . Base.Power.Adaptor  
7 .. Battery  
8 .. User’s.Manual  
Handset  
Base.Unit.  
To. purchase. replacement.  
batteries,. visit. us. on. the. web.  
at. www vtechphones com. or.  
call. VTech. Communications,.  
Inc . at. ꢀ-800-595-95ꢀꢀ . In.  
Canada, . contact. VTech.  
Telecommunications. Canada.  
Ltd . at. www vtechcanada com.  
or.ꢀ-800-267-7377  
Desk/Wall.Mount.Bracket  
Belt.Clip.  
Telephone.Line.Cord.  
User’s.Manual  
Battery.  
Base.Power.Adaptor  
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Installation  
Choose Location  
Install Handset Battery  
For.maximum.performance.of.your.  
cordless.telephone.system:  
a)..Remove.battery.  
compartment.cover.  
by.pressing.on.the.  
indentation.and.  
•. .U s e . o n l y . t h e.  
provided. VTech.  
b a t t e r y , . o r.  
equivalent  
ꢀ . .Choose.a.central.location.for.  
your.base.unit  
2 ...Install.your.base.unit.and.  
handset.away.from.electronic.  
equipment,.such.as.personal.  
computers,.television.sets.and.  
microwave.ovens  
sliding.downwards  
3 ...In.locations.where.there.are.  
multiple.cordless.telephones,.  
separate.base.units.as.much.as.  
possible  
4 ...Install.your.telephone.  
equipment.away.from.heat.  
sources.and.sunlight  
b)..Align.the.two.holes.in.the.plug.with..  
the.socket.pins,.then.snap.the.plug..  
into.place  
5 . .Avoid.excessive.moisture,.dust.  
or.extreme.cold  
c)..Place.the.battery.in.the.compartment.with.  
the.wires.in.the.lower.right.corner .  
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d)..Replace.cover.by.sliding.it.up.into.place  
e)..Place.the.handset.in.its.base.when.  
not.in.use.to.ensure.maximum.daily.  
performance  
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Connect Power and Telephone Line Cords  
•. .Install.the.base.unit.  
away.from.electronic.  
equipment. such.  
a s . p e r s o n a l.  
computers,.  
Modular  
telephone.jack  
Standard  
electrical.outlet  
television. sets. or.  
microwave. ovens .  
Avoid. excessive.  
heat,.cold,.dust.or.  
moisture  
•. .Connect.the.power.  
and. telephone.  
line. cords. to. the.  
underside. of. the.  
base.as.illustrated  
Connect.the.power.cord .After.  
charging.the.battery.for.at.least.  
ꢀ6.hours,.connect.the.telephone.  
line.cord  
•. .P l u g . t h e . A C.  
adapter. into. an.  
electrical. outlet . If.  
the.battery.has.not.  
been. previously.  
charged,..  
place.the.handset.in.  
the.base,.and.allow.  
it.to.charge.for.ꢀ6.  
hours.(or.overnight) .  
Connect..  
the. telephone. line.  
cord. to. the. wall.  
jack  
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Installation  
Wall Mounting  
Your. phone. base. unit. is. designed. to. mount. on. a. standard. telephone. wall. plate . Wall. mounting.  
is.optional .See.position.one.below.for.instructions  
Desk/Table Installation  
To.place.your.base.unit.on.a.desk.or.table,.insert.the.desk/wall.bracket.as.instructed.below.and.shown.  
in.position.one.or.two,.depending.on.your.preference.of.how.you’d.like.the.base.unit.to.be.angled  
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Position One  
To.mount.your.phone.on.a.wall,.or.to.place.it.on.a.table.or.desk,.refer.to.the.diagrams.illustrating.  
position.one .  
•... First.insert.the.lower.portion.of.the.bracket.into.the.grooves.in.the.base,.then.snap.the.upper.portion.  
into.place  
•
Mount the base on the wall by positioning the base unit so the mounting studs will fit into the holes  
on.the.base.and.wall.mount.bracket .Slide.the.base.unit.down.on.the.mounting.studs.until.it.locks.  
into.place  
Position Two  
This.position.is.an.alternate.way.to.install.your.phone.on.a.table.or.desk .Position.two.allows.a.different.  
viewing.angle.to.your.handset.and.base.unit .Refer.to.the.position.two.diagrams.above  
•.. Insert.the.upper.portion.of.the.bracket.into.the.grooves.in.the.base  
•.. Snap.the.lower.portion.into.place  
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Installation  
Charge the Handset Battery  
.
Place.the.handset.in.the.base.or.charger .NEEDS CHARGING.will.appear.on.the.handset .Charge.  
the battery for at least 16 hours the first time.  
•. .If. the. phone. will.  
not.be.used.for.a.  
long.period.of.time,.  
remove.the.battery.  
to.prevent.possible.  
leakage  
Set Language Mode  
.
.
•..Press.PROG, then.press or until.LANGUAGE is.displayed .Press.SELECT.  
▲
▼
•..The.current.setting.blinks .Press or until.the.screen.displays.the.correct.language.(English,.  
▲
▼
Spanish.or.French)  
•. .If. you. have. any.  
trouble. installing.  
y o u r . p h o n e ,.  
please.refer.to.the.  
Troubleshooting  
s e c t i o n . n e a r.  
the. end. of. this.  
manual  
.
•.Press.SELECT.to.save.your.selection  
Check for Dial Tone  
.
.After.the.batteries.are.charged,.pick.up.the.handset.and.press.PHONE;.you.should.hear.a.dial.tone .  
If.you.do.not,.refer.to.the.TROUBLESHOOTING.section.in.the.back.of.this.user’s.manual  
Set the Dial Mode  
.
.If.you.have.touch.tone.service,.the.phone.is.ready.to.use.as.soon.as.the.battery.is.charged .If.you.  
have.pulse.(rotary).service,.you’ll.need.to.change.the.dial.mode  
.
.
.
.
.
•.Press.PROG.  
•.Press or .or.until.the.screen.displays.DIAL MODE:.and.the.current.setting  
▲
▼
•.Press.SELECT. The.current.setting.blinks  
•.Press. or to.select.TONE.or.PULSE.  
▲
▼
•.Press.SELECT.to.save  
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Installation  
Set Handset Date and Time  
.If.you.subscribe.to.caller ID service, the date and time will be set automatically with the first incoming  
call .If.you.do.not.have.caller.ID.service,.you.can.set.the.date.and.time.manually:  
•. .In. the. event. of. a.  
power.outage,.or.if.  
your.phone’s.power.  
cord.is.unplugged,.  
the.time.setting.will.  
be.lost  
•.. Press.PROG,.then.press .or. until.DATE/TIME is.displayed .Press.SELECT.  
•
•
•
•
The month is flashing. Press .or. until.the.screen.displays.the.correct.month .Press.SELECT  
The day is flashing. Press .or. until.the.screen.displays.the.correct.day .Press.SELECT.  
The hour is flashing. Press .or. until.the.screen.displays.the.correct.hour .Press.SELECT.  
The minute is flashing. Press .or. until.the.screen.displays.the.correct.minute .Press.SELECT.  
•.. .AM.or.PM is flashing. Press .or. to.choose.between AM or.PM..Press.SELECT  
Handset Ringer Style/Battery Save  
.You. can. select. from. four. different. handset. ringer. styles,. or. turn. the. ringer. off. and. extend. the.  
battery.life  
ꢀ ..With.the.handset.in.idle.(off) mode,.press.PROG  
2 . Press .or. until.the.screen.displays.RINGER: and.current.setting  
3 . Press.SELECT .The.current.setting.blinks,.and.you.will.hear.a..sample.of.the.ring  
4 ...Press .or. to.select.RINGER:.1, 2, 3, 4.or.OFF .You.will.hear.a.sample.of.each.ring.tone  
5 ..Press.SELECT.to.choose.the.displayed.ringer.setting  
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If you subscribe to DSL service:  
If.you.hear.noise.during.conversations.and/or.your.caller.ID.features.aren’t.functioning.properly,.install.  
a noise filter to the telephone line between the base unit and the telephone line jack. Contact your DSL  
provider to obtain a noise filter.  
Noise filter (For  
DSL.users)  
line.cord  
Telephone.  
To. single. telephone.  
jack.(RJꢀꢀC)  
Belt clip (optional)  
To.remove  
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Telephone Operation  
Handset Operation  
•.. While.entering.names.or.  
1. Make a Call  
numbers.into.memory,.  
press.to.delete.last.  
character.entered  
/DIR  
.
Press.PHONE,.then.dial.the.  
number  
.
.
-OR-  
Dial.the.number.(use.  
.
•. While.on.a.call,.press.to.  
increase.the.volume .A.  
double.beep.will.sound.  
when.you.reach.the.  
highest.setting  
•. While.phone.is.not.in.  
use,.press.to.display.  
directory.entries  
to.backspace.and.make.  
corrections),.then.press.  
PHONE.to.call  
2 . .Flash/Call Waiting.  
During.a.call,.press.to.receive.  
an.incoming..  
call,.if.call.waiting.is.  
activated  
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•. While.entering.names.or.  
numbers,.press.to.add.a.  
space .  
3 . Channel  
.
Press.CHAN.to.switch.to.a.  
clear.channel.while.on.a.call  
ꢀ,2  
7 . S. elect.  
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4 . .Delete.  
Press.to.display.menu,.or.  
to.select.highlighted.item.  
from.menu  
When.viewing.the.call.log,.  
press.to.delete.the.current.  
record.displayed .While.  
handset.is.in.idle.mode,.press.  
and.hold.to.delete.all.records.  
in.the.call.log  
8 . Off.  
During.a.call,.press.to.  
hang.up .While.using.  
menus,.press.to.cancel.an.  
operation,.back.up,.or.exit.  
the.menu.display  
5
5 . Answer a Call .  
Press.any.key.to.answer.a.  
call.(except.OFF)  
9 . .Redial/Pause.  
6 .. /CID.and. ./DIR.  
Press.to.view.redial.  
.
/CID  
memory .While.entering.  
numbers,.press.and.hold.to.  
insert.a.dialing.pause  
3,4  
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•.. While.on.a.call,.press.to.  
decrease.the.volume .A.  
double.beep.will.sound.  
when.you.reach.the.lowest.  
setting  
ꢀ0 .Program  
ꢀ0  
With.the.handset.in.idle.  
(on-hook),.press.to.enter.  
programming.mode  
•.. While.phone.is.not.in.use,.  
press.to.display.caller.ID.  
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Telephone Operation  
Base Operation  
11. CHARGE/IN USE  
•.. Flashes.in.unison.with.an.incoming.call’s.ringing  
•.. Flashes.slowly.when.the.handset.is.in.use,.or.the.answering.  
system.is.answering.a.call  
•.. Glows.steadily.when.the.handset.is.charging  
12. LOCATE HANDSET  
Press.to.page.the.handset.for.up.to.60.seconds .Press.again,.  
press.OFF on.handset.or.place.handset.in.base.to.cancel.the.  
page  
ꢀ2  
ꢀꢀ  
Temporary Tone Dialing  
If.you.have.pulse.(rotary).service,.you.can.change.from.dial.pulse.to.touch.tone.dialing.during.a.call.by.  
pressing.*.TONE .This.is.useful.if.you.need.to.send.touch.tone.signals.for.access.to.telephone.banking.  
or.long.distance.services  
ꢀ .Dial.the.number  
2 ..Press. .TONE..Buttons.pressed.after.this.send.touch.tone.signals  
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3 ..After.you.hang.up,.the.phone.automatically.returns.to.pulse.service  
Message Waiting  
Your. phone. is. designed. to. work. with. most. local. and. regional. telephone. service. provider’s. voice.  
messaging.systems.to.provide.an.alert.on.handset.when.new.messages.come.in .Voice.messaging.is.  
a.subscription.service,.available.through.most.service.providers.for.a.monthly.fee .Contact.your.local.  
telephone.company.for.more.information  
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When.you.have.a.message.waiting,.the.handset.will.display:  
MESSAGE WAITING  
5/01 5:40PM  
Clear Message Waiting Alert  
If.after.you.review.your.message(s).your.message.waiting.alert.does.not.go.off,.you.may.manually.  
turn.it.off.by:.  
ꢀ .Press.PROG.on.the.handset  
2 .Press.. .or. .until.screen.displays.MESSAGE WAITING  
3 .Press.SELECT,.the.screen.display:.CLEAR? YES  
4 .Press. .or. .to.change.from.YES to NO  
5 .Press.SELECT, you’ll hear a confirmation tone.  
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Headset Jack  
Operating Range  
You.can.use.this.telephone.handsfree.  
when.you.install.any.VTech.2 5.mm.  
headset,.purchased.separately  
This.cordless.telephone.operates.within.the.maximum.  
power.allowed.by.the.Federal..  
•. .To. purchase. a.  
headset,. visit. us.  
on.the.web.at.www  
vtechphones com..  
or.call.VTech.Cus-  
tomer. Service. at.  
ꢀ-800-595-95ꢀꢀ .  
In.Canada,.contact.  
VTech.Telecommu-  
nications. Canada.  
Ltd .at.www vtech-  
canada com. or. ꢀ-  
800-267-7377  
Communications.Commission.(FCC) .Even.so,.this.  
handset.and.base.can.communicate.over.only.a.  
certain.distance.-.which.can.vary.with.the.locations.  
of.the.base.and.handset,.the.weather,.and.the.  
construction of your home or office. If you receive a  
call.while.you.are.out.of.range,.the.handset.might.not.  
ring.or.if.it.does.ring,.the.call.might.not.connect.when.  
you.press.PHONE..Move.closer.to.the.base,.then.  
press.PHONE to.answer.the.call  
Plug.the.headset.into.the.jack.located.  
on.the.right.side.of.the.handset.(under.  
the small rubber flap). Do not force the  
connection,.but.make.sure.the.plug.fits  
securely  
If.you.move.out.of.range.during.a.phone.conversation,.  
you.might.hear.noise.or.interference .To.improve.  
reception,.move.closer.to.the.base  
If.you.move.out.of.range.without.pressing.OFF, your.  
phone.will.be.left.off.the.hook .To.hang.up.properly,.  
walk.back.into.range,.periodically.pressing.OFF.  
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Display Screen Messages  
Screen Displays:  
When:  
There.is.a.call.coming.in  
** RINGING **  
CONNECTING...  
PHONE ON  
The.handset.is.waiting.for.dial.tone  
The.handset.is.in.use  
The.base.is.paging.the.handset .  
The.battery.needs.to.be.recharged  
** PAGING **  
BATTERY LOW  
The.handset.is.changing.to.another.of.the.  
30.channels.available  
SCANNING...  
ꢀ ..Displays. when. base. power. is. off. and.  
PHONE.is.pressed .You’ll.also.hear.a.sad.  
tone  
CAN’T CONNECT  
2 ..Displays.when.an.out-of-range.dial.fails.to.  
connect  
The.handset.ringer.is.turned.off  
RINGER OFF  
Displays.when.you.have.been.alerted.by.the.  
telephone.company.that.you.have.received.  
new.voice.mail  
MESSAGE WAITING  
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Speed Dialing  
Your.phone.can.store.up.to.nine.telephone.numbers.with.names.(up.to.ꢀ5.characters.and.24.digits.in.  
each.location).in.the.speed.dial.memory.locations.you.assign.(numbered.ꢀ.through.9).in.each.handset .  
These.numbers.can.be.dialed.with.two.button.presses .You.can.also.store.telephone.numbers.with.  
names.alphabetically.in.the.directory .See.Telephone Directory.for.instructions  
•...The. entries. you.  
store. in. speed.  
dial. memory. will.  
be. marked. with.  
0ꢀ.through.09.and.  
also.display.in.the.  
directory .  
Store a Number/Name in Speed Dial  
ꢀ  ..Press.PROG .Then.press. .or. .until.the.screen.displays.SPEED DIAL.  
2  ..Press.SELECT .The.screen.displays.ENTER 1-9  
3 ...Press.the.key.(ꢀ.through.9).to.assign.the.speed.dial.location.this.number.will.be.stored .The.screen.  
•.. Press.OFF.at.any.  
time.to.exit.speed.  
dial.mode  
displays.ENTER NAME  
4 . Using.the.chart.below,.enter.up.to.ꢀ5.characters.for.the.name.you’re.storing .Use. ..to.backspace.  
and.make.corrections;.use. ..to.advance.and.add.a.space  
•.. When. memory.  
is. full. the. screen.  
displays.MEMORY  
FULL,.an.error.tone.  
sounds. and. you.  
cannot.store.a.new.  
number. until. you.  
delete. a. record. in.  
speed.dial.memory.  
o r . t e l e p h o n e.  
directory  
.......................  
Presses  
Dial.Key Once  
Twice 3.Times 4.Times 5.Times 6.Times  
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5 ..After.you.enter.the.name,.press.SELECT.or.PROG..The.screen.displays.ENTER NUMBER  
6 ...Enter.the.telephone.number .Use. ..to.backspace.and.make.corrections .Press.REDIAL/PAUSE.  
•.. If. the. location. is.  
not. empty,. your.  
new.entry.will.be.  
stored. in. place.  
of. the. old. and.  
will. delete. the.  
former.entry .Take.  
caution. to. not.  
save.over.entries.  
you.do.not.wish.to.  
delete.from.speed.  
dial.memory  
to.enter.a.pause.if.necessary .  
— OR .— .  
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Press.REDIAL/PAUSE.to.display.the.last.number.(up.to.24.digits.long).dialed.from.this.phone  
7  .Press. SELECT.or.PROG.to.store.your.entry .The.screen.displays.DISTINCT RING?.and.the.  
current.setting  
8 ...Press. .or. ..to.choose.Y.(for.yes).if.you.wish.the.phone.to.alert.you.to.calls.from.this.number.by.  
assigning a distinctive ringer after the first ring. Choose N.for.a.normal.ringer  
9 ..Press.SELECT.or.PROG.to confirm. If you chose Y.in.Step 8,.a.  
will.be.displayed.with.the.  
entry  
Edit a Number/Name Stored in Speed Dial  
ꢀ ...Press.and.hold.the.speed.dial.location.key.(ꢀ-9).of.the.entry.you.wish.to.edit  
2 ..When.the.screen.displays.the.entry.you.want.to.edit,.press.SELECT .Then.press. .or. .until.EDIT.  
flashes.  
SPEED EDIT ERASE  
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3  Press.SELECT .The.screen.displays.the.name.and.number .The.cursor.appears.at.the.end.of.the.  
name .Use. ..,. ..and.the.dial.pad.keys.to.edit.the.name .Press.SELECT to.move.on.to.edit.the.  
number .Use. ..to.backspace.and.make.corrections .Press.SELECT to.move.on.to.edit.the.distinctive.  
ring.setting .Press. .or. ..to.choose.Y.(for.yes).if.you.wish.the.phone.to.alert.you.to.calls.from.this.  
number by assigning a distinctive ringer after the first ring. Choose N for a normal ringer.  
4 ...Press.SELECT.to.save.the.edited.information  
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Delete a Number/Name Stored in Speed Dial  
ꢀ ...Press.and.hold.the.speed.dial.location.key.(ꢀ-9).of.the.entry.you.wish.to.delete  
2 ...When.the.screen.displays.the.entry.you.want.to.delete,.press.SELECT .Then.press. .or. .until.  
ERASE flashes.  
SPEED EDIT ERASE  
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3 ...Press.SELECT .The.screen.displays ERASE NO YES.and.the.number .The.current.choice.  
flashes.  
4 ...Press. ..until.YES flashes.  
5  ..Press.SELECT. You’ll hear a confirmation beep.  
Dial a Speed Dial Number  
ꢀ  ..Press.and.hold.the.speed.dial.location.key.(ꢀ-9).of.the.entry.you.wish.to.dial  
2 ....Press.PHONE.to.dial.the.displayed.memory.number  
Reassign Locations in Speed Dial  
ꢀ ...Press.and.hold.the.speed.dial.location.key.(ꢀ-9).of.the.entry.you.wish.to.reassign  
2 ..When.the.screen.displays.the.entry.you.want.to.reassign,.press.SELECT .Press. .or. .until.  
SPEED flashes.  
SPEED EDIT ERASE  
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3 ...Press.SELECT .The.screen.displays.ENTER 1-9  
4. Press the keys (1-9) to reassign this entry into another memory location. You’ll hear a confirmation  
beep  
ꢀ8 BASIC OPERATION  
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Telephone Directory  
Your.phone can.store.20.(including.the.nine.speed.dial.entries).telephone.numbers.with.names.(up.to.  
ꢀ5.characters.for.the.name.and.24.digits.for.the.number.in.each.location).in.the.handset  
•. Press.OFF.at.any.  
time. to. exit. the.  
directory  
Store a Number/Name in the Directory  
ꢀ ...Press.PROG .The.screen.displays.DIRECTORY  
2  ..Press.SELECT .The.screen.displays.ENTER NAME  
.•. When.the.memory.  
is.full.the.screen.will.  
display.MEMORY  
FULL,. an. error.  
tone. sounds. and.  
you. will. not. be.  
able. to. store. a.  
new. number. until.  
you.delete.a.stored.  
number. to. make.  
room. for. another.  
entry  
3 ...Using.the.chart.in.page.ꢀ6,.enter.up.to.ꢀ5.characters.for.the.name.you’re.storing.with.the.number .  
Use. ..to.backspace.and.make.corrections;.use. ..to.advance.and.add.a.space  
4. When you finish entering the name, press SELECT or. PROG . The. screen. displays. ENTER  
NUMBER  
5 ...Enter.the.telephone.number .Use. .to.backspace.and.make.corrections .Press.REDIAL/PAUSE.to.  
store.a.pause.if.necessary .  
— OR — .  
Press.REDIAL/PAUSE to.display.the.last.number.(up.to.24.digits).dialed.from.this.handset  
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
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6 ...Press.SELECT or.PROG .The.screen.displays.DISTINCT RING? and.the.current.setting  
7 ...Press. .or. ..to.choose.Y.(yes).if.you.wish.the.phone.to.alert.you.to.calls.from.this.number.by..  
changing to a distinctive ringer after the first ring. Choose N.for.a.normal.ringer  
8 ...Press.SELECT or.PROG.to confirm. If you chose Y.in.Step 7,.a. .will.be.displayed.with.the.directory.  
entry  
Edit a Number/Name Stored in the Directory  
ꢀ  Press.  .The.screen.displays.DIRECTORY  
2 ...Press. ..or. .to.scroll.alphabetically.through.entries.stored.in.directory .  
— OR .— .  
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Press the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry you want to edit.  
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Telephone Directory  
3  ..When.the.screen.displays.the.entry.you.want.to.edit,.press SELECT .Then.press. .or. .until.EDIT.  
flashes.  
SPEED EDIT ERASE  
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4 ..Press.SELECT .The.screen.displays.the.name.and.number .The.cursor.appears.at.the.end.of.the.  
name .Use. ,. .and.the.dial.pad.keys.to.edit.the.name .Press.SELECT to confirm and move on to  
edit.the.number .Use. .to.backspace.and.make.corrections .Press.SELECT to confirm and move  
to.edit.the.distinctive.ring.setting  
5  .Press.SELECT to.save.the.edited.information  
Delete a Number/Name Stored in the Directory  
ꢀ . Press.  ..The.screen.displays.DIRECTORY  
2  ..Press. ..or. .to.scroll.alphabetically.through.entries.stored.in.directory  
— OR —  
Press the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry you want to delete.  
3 . When.the.screen.displays.the.entry.you.want.to.delete,.press.SELECT .Then.press. .or. .until.  
ERASE flashes.  
SPEED EDIT ERASE  
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4 ...Press. SELECT . The. screen. displays. ERASE NO YES. and. the. number . The. current. choice.  
flashes.  
5 ..Press. .until.YES flashes.  
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6 ..Press.SELECT. You’ll hear a confirmation beep.  
Move a Number/Name to the Speed Dial Memory  
ꢀ ...Press.  .The.screen.displays.DIRECTORY  
2 ...Press. .or. .to.scroll.alphabetically.through.entries.stored.in.directory .  
.
.
.
.
— OR .— .  
.
.
.
.
.
.
Press the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry you want to move.  
3 ..When.the.screen.displays.the.entry.you.want.to.move,.press.SELECT .Then.press. .or. .until.  
SPEED flashes.  
SPEED EDIT ERASE  
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4 ...Press.SELECT .The.screen.displays.ENTER 1-9  
5 ..Press.the.key.(ꢀ-9).to.move.this.entry.from.the.normal.directory.to.the.speed.dial.memory.and.assign.  
the memory location. You’ll hear a confirmation beep. A memory location number (1 through 9) will  
be.displayed.with.this.entry  
Dial a Number from the Directory  
ꢀ ...Press.  .The.screen.displays.DIRECTORY  
2 ...Press. .or. .to.scroll.alphabetically.through.entries.stored.in.directory .  
— OR .— .  
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Press the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry you want to dial.  
3 ..When.the.screen.displays.the.entry.you.want.to.dial,.press.PHONE  
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Caller ID  
Your.phone.has.a.caller.ID.(CID).with.call.waiting.feature.that.works.with.service.from.your.local.  
phone.service.provider .Caller.ID.with.call.waiting.lets.you.see.who’s.calling.before.you.answer.the.  
phone,.even.when.you’re.on.another.call  
You.may.need.to.change.your.phone.service.to.use.this.feature .Contact.your.phone.service.  
provider.if:  
•. You.have.both.caller.ID.and.call.waiting,.but.as.separate.services.(you.may.need.combined.  
service)  
•. You.have.only.caller.ID.service,.or.only.caller.waiting.service  
•. You.don’t.subscribe.to.any.caller.ID.or.call.waiting.services  
You.can.use.this.product.with.regular.caller.ID.service,.and.you.can.use.this.product’s.other.features.  
without.subscribing.to.either.caller.ID.or.combined.caller.ID.with.call.waiting.service  
There.are.fees.for.caller.ID.services,.and.they.may.not.be.available.in.all.areas  
This.product.can.provide.information.only.if.both.you.and.the.caller.are.in.areas.offering.caller.ID.  
service,.and.if.both.telephone.companies.use.compatible.equipment .  
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Caller ID  
Caller’s telephone  
number  
•.. If. you. answer.  
a. call. before.  
the. information.  
appears. on. the.  
screen,. it. will.  
not.be.in.the.call.  
history  
Caller’s name  
This party has called  
more than once.  
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Long distance  
call  
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Position of call  
in call history  
NEW...  
OLD...  
PM  
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•. Press.OFF.at.any.  
time. to. exit. call.  
history  
Indicate whether the  
record is new or old  
Date of call  
Time of call  
About Call History (Caller ID)  
Your.phone.can.store.up.to.45.calls.in.its.caller.ID.(CID).memory .When.the.memory.is.full,.the.oldest.  
call.will.automatically.be.deleted.to.make.room.for.new.incoming.call.information  
For each call that comes in, the screen displays the following information between the first and second  
rings:  
•....Your.caller’s.name.(ꢀ5.letters.are.sent.by.your.telephone.company)  
•....The.caller’s.area.code.and.telephone.number  
•... The.time.and.date.of.the.call  
•.....The.repeat.tag.(*).in.the.upper.right.corner,.indicating.the.party.has.called.more.than.once  
Review Call History  
ꢀ ....Press. .(CID).to.view.call.history .  
2 ...Use. .and. .to.scroll.through.records.in.call.history  
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Delete Records from Call History  
Delete a Specific Call:  
ꢀ ..Locate.the.record.you.want.to.delete.from.call.history  
•.. Caller.ID.numbers.  
may.appear.with.  
an. area. code.  
that. may. not. be.  
required.for.local.  
calls,. or. without.  
a. ꢀ. that. may. be.  
needed. for. long.  
distance. calls .  
If. the. number.  
displayed. is. not.  
in.the.right.format,.  
press.#.repeatedly.  
to. see. different.  
dialing. options .  
You. can. choose.  
to. dial. with. or.  
without. the. area.  
code,. or. with. or.  
without.the.ꢀ  
2 ..Press.the.DELETE key to delete. You’ll hear a confirmation beep.  
Delete All Calls:  
ꢀ ...With.the.handset.in.idle.(off).mode,.press.and.hold.the.DELETE key.to.delete .The.screen.displays.  
ERASE ALL NO YES. The current choice flashes.  
2 ...Press. .until.YES flashes.  
3 ...Press.SELECT. You’ll hear a confirmation beep.  
Dial a Displayed Number  
ꢀ ..Locate.the.record.in.call.history.that.you.want.to.dial  
2  ..If.you.wish.to.change.how.the.number.is.dialed,.press.# .The.  
800-595-9511  
5/01 5:40 PM......OLD.28.  
screen.displays.any.alternate.dialing.sequences.available.  
for.this.call.(area.code.+.number;.ꢀ.+.area.code.+.number;.  
number.only;.ꢀ+.number) .See.the.side.column.for.more.  
information.on.changing.the.dialing.format  
3 ..Press.SELECT .Press. .or. .until.DIAL flashes.  
DIAL PROGRAM  
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4 ...Press.SELECT .The.number.is.automatically.dialed .  
— OR .— .  
.
When.the.number.is.correctly.displayed.for.dialing,.you.  
want.to.dial,.press.PHONE  
Store a Call History Record in the Directory  
ꢀ ..Locate.the.record.in.the.call.history.you.want.to.store.in.  
the.directory  
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2 ....If.you.wish.to.change.how.the.number.is.stored,.press.  
# .The.screen.displays.any.alternate.dialing.sequences.  
available.for.this.call.(area.code.+.number;.ꢀ.+.area.  
code.+.number;.number.only;.ꢀ+.number) .See.the.note.  
in.the.side.margin.for.more.information.on.changing.  
the.dialing.sequence  
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•.. Caller.ID.numbers.  
may.appear.with.  
an. area. code.  
that. may. not. be.  
required.for.local.  
calls,. or. without.  
a. ꢀ. that. may. be.  
needed. for. long.  
distance. calls .  
If. the. number.  
displayed. is. not.  
in.the.right.format,.  
press.#.repeatedly.  
to. see. different.  
dialing. options .  
You. can. choose.  
to. dial. with. or.  
without. the. area.  
code,. or. with. or.  
without.the.ꢀ  
DIAL PROGRAM  
800-595-9511  
5/01 5:40 PM......OLD.28.  
3  Press.SELECT,.then.press. .or. .until.PROGRAM.  
flashes.  
4 ...Press.SELECT three.times .The.screen.displays:  
DISTINCT RING? N  
800-595-9511  
5/01 5:40 PM......OLD.28.  
5 ...Press. .or. .to.select.Y or.N.for.distinctive.ringer  
6 ...Press.SELECT. You’ll hear a confirmation beep. If  
you.choose.Y in.step.5,.a. .will.be.displayed.with.the.  
directory.entry  
Display Screen Messages  
Screen Displays:  
When:  
The.other.party.is.blocking.name.and/or.number.  
information  
PRIVATE  
Your.phone.company.is.unable.to.receive.information.  
about.this.caller’s.name.and/or.number  
UNKNOWN  
This.caller.has.called.you.more.than.once  
* (after.name)  
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Answering System Operation At the Base  
Audible Indicators  
Your phone telephone system gives you voice prompts for feature operations and voice confirmations  
when.you.press.a.button.or.complete.an.operation  
•. The. time. will. be.  
set. automatically.  
with.incoming.caller. Setting the clock  
ID. data . You. can.  
however. choose.  
to. set. the. time.  
manually  
ꢀ . Make.sure.the.answering.system.is.on  
2 ..Press.TIME/SET .The.system.announces.the.clock.setting,.then.announces:.“To begin setting  
the clock, press TIME/SET, then press CHANGE to change the setting or press TIME/SET to  
continue.”  
•. To. advance. the.  
minute. or. year. by.  
increments. of. ꢀ0,.  
press. and. hold.  
CHANGE  
3 ..Press.TIME/SET .The.system.announces.the.current.day  
4 ..Press.CHANGE.until.the.system.announces.the.correct.day,.then.press.TIME/SET .The.system.  
announces.the.current.hour  
5 ..Press.CHANGE.until.the.system.announces.the.correct.hour,.then.press.TIME/SET .The.system.  
announces.the.current.minute  
6 ..Press.CHANGE.until.the.system.announces.the.correct.minute,.then.press.TIME/SET .The.system.  
announces.the.current.year  
7 ..Press. CHANGE. until. the. system. announces. the. correct. year,. press.TIME/SET . The. system.  
announces.the.current.clock.setting  
About Announcements  
•.. You.can.record..two.different.announcements.—..one.for.normal.answering.and.one.for.when.you’ve.  
set.the.system.to.play.the.announcement.only  
•.. Use.normal.answering.when.you.want.the.system.to.record.callers’.messages .Use.announce.  
only.when.you.want.to.give.information.to.callers.without.accepting.messages  
•.. If. you. choose. not. to. record. an. announcement,. the. system. answers. with. a. pre-recorded.  
announcement  
•.. The.normal.answering.pre-recorded.announcement.says:.“Hello. Pleaseleaveamessageafterthetone.”.  
The.announce.only.pre-recorded.announcement.says:.“We’re sorry, messages to this number cannot  
be accepted.”  
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•.. By.setting.announce.only.to.on.or.off,.you.decide.which.announcement.your.callers.will.hear.when.  
the.system.answers.a.call.(the.system.comes.set.for.normal.answering,.with.announce.only.turned.  
off) .See.Set announce only,.located.in.the.Feature Summary.chart.later.in.this.section,.to.change.  
your.announcement.selection  
•. Announcements.  
less. than. three.  
s e c o n d s . i n.  
length. will. not. be.  
recorded ”  
Select.a.feature.setting  
Enter.answering.system.  
feature. setup. and.  
choose.a.feature.to.set    
   ...................................  
Record..outgoing.  
announcements,.  
and.memos  
Turn. answering.  
system.on.or.off  
Review/change.clock.setting;.  
confirm feature settings  
Record Your Announcement  
ꢀ . Press.MENU.until.you.hear.“Announcement. Press PLAY or press RECORD. To continue setup,  
press MENU.”  
2 . Press.REC/MEMO .After.you.hear.“Record after the tone. Press STOP when you are done.” .followed.  
by.a.beep,.speak.toward.the.base.to.record.an.announcement.up.to.90.seconds.long  
3 ...Press.PLAY/STOP .The.system.plays.back.your.recorded.message  
To review your announcement at any time:  
ꢀ ..Press.MENU.until.you.hear.“Announcement. Press PLAY or press RECORD. To continue setup,  
press MENU.”  
2 ...Press.PLAY/STOP,.the.system.plays.the.current.announcement  
To delete your announcement:  
Press.DELETE.during.announcement.playback .The.system.will.use.the.pre-recorded.announcement.  
until.you.record.a.new.one  
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Answering System Operation At the Base  
Setting Up Your Answering System  
You can set up one feature at a time, or you can set up the first feature and then move on to set up  
the.other.features.in.sequence  
•. To. advance. the.  
remote. access.  
code. number. by.  
increments.of.ten,.  
press.and hold.the.  
CHANGE.key  
ꢀ . Make.sure.the.answering.system.is.on  
2 . Press.MENU.until.the.system.announces.the.feature.you.want.to.set .Refer.to.the.Feature Summary.  
below..for.a.description.of.the.features.and..your.choices  
3 . Press.CHANGE.until.the.system.announces.the.desired.setting  
4 . Press.TIME/SET to confirm your selection.  
5 . Press.MENU to.move.on.to.the.next.feature,.or.press.PLAY/STOP to.exit.feature.setup  
Feature Summary  
Default.settings.indicated.by.*.  
System Announces:  
Description/Directions:  
Set. the. remote. access. code. you. will. use. to.  
access.features.and.functions.of.the.answering.  
system. from. a. touch. tone. phone . You. can.  
select.any.two.digit.code,.from.ꢀ0.to.99  
“Remote access code. To change the setting press  
CHANGE.”  
ꢀ9*  
When. message. alert. is. turned. on,. the. base.  
beeps. once. every. ꢀ0. seconds. when. new.  
messages.have.been.received  
“Message alert. To change the setting press CHANGE.” .  
Off*.  
On  
When. you. turn. announce. only. on,. callers.  
hear. your. announcement,. but. cannot. leave.  
a.message  
“Announcement only, record no messages. To  
change the setting press CHANGE.”.  
On.  
Off*  
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“Base ringer. To change the setting press CHANGE.”. Turn.the.base.ringer.on.or.off  
On*.  
Off  
•.. You. can. exit.  
feature. setup.  
at. any. time. by.  
pressing.a.PLAY/  
STOP  
“Number of rings. To change the setting press  
CHANGE.”.  
2.  
4*.  
6
Choose.how.many.times.the.phone.will.  
ring.before.the.system.answers.a.call .  
•. If. the. system.  
has. less. than.  
30. seconds. of.  
record. time. left,.  
the. answering.  
system. turns.  
off . The. system.  
w i l l . a n s w e r.  
after. ꢀ0. rings.  
and. announce.  
“Memory is full.  
Enter remote  
access code.”  
and.wait.for.the.  
caller.to.enter.the.  
remote. access.  
code  
Toll.Saver  
With.toll.saver.active,.the.system.answers.  
after. two. rings. when. you. have. new.  
messages. and. after. four. when. you. have.  
no.new.messages  
Listen to, Save & Delete Messages  
The.system.automatically.saves.your.messages.until.you.delete.them,.and.can.store.approximately.ꢀ5.  
minutes.of.messages,.memos,.and.announcements.(up.to.a.maximum.of.99.messages) .A.message.  
or.memo.can.be.up.to.four.minutes.long  
The message window will flash to alert you to new, unplayed messages. If all messages have been  
reviewed,.the.number.displayed.in.the.window.will.glow.steadily ..If.the.system.contains.both.old.  
and.new.messages,.it.will.play.only.the.new.messages ..After.all.new.messages.are.played,.press.  
PLAY/STOP.to.hear.all.messages  
Before.playing.a.message,.the.system.announces.the.day.and.time.it.was.received .While.the.message.  
plays,.the.message.window.displays.the.number.of.the.message .After.playing.the.last.message.in.a.  
mailbox,.the.system.announces.“End of messages.” If the system has less than five minutes of recording  
time.left,.it.announces.the.remaining.time  
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Press.to.repeat.a.message;.  
hold.to.back.up.and.play.the.  
previous.message  
Message.Window  
Delete Messages  
•.. To.delete.a.message,.press.  
Press.to.skip.to.the.next.  
message;. hold. to. speed.  
up.playback  
.
DELETE.while.the..message.  
is.playing  
•... Press.and hold DELETE to.  
delete.all.old.messages  
•.. You.cannot.delete.a.message.  
until. it’s. been. reviewed;.  
deleted. messages. cannot.  
be.recovered  
Play Messages  
Press.to.play.messages .Press.  
again.to.stop.playback  
Call Screening/Intercept  
ꢀ ..Make.sure.the.answering.system.is.on,.and.set.the.message.playback.volume.control.above.level.  
1.so.you.can.hear.the.caller’s.message  
2 ...If.you.decide.to.answer.the.call,.press.PHONE on.the.handset  
Record a Memo  
You.can.record.a.memo.up.to.four.minutes.long,.which.is.stored.as.an.incoming.message  
ꢀ . Press.and.release.REC/MEMO  
2 . The.system.announces.“Record after the tone. Press STOP when you are done.”.After.the.beep,.  
speak.toward.the.microphone .The.message.window.displays.the.length.of.your.memo.up.to.99.  
seconds, if you record a memo longer than 99 seconds, 99 continues to flash until you finish.  
3 . To.stop.recording,.press.the.PLAY/STOP.again  
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Window Display:  
When:  
No.messages  
0
Total.number.of.messages,.or.message.number.during.  
message.playback  
1-98  
Memory.is.full,.or.total.number.of.messages.is.99  
0-99 <--> F  
Duration.of.announcement.or.memo.recording.(maximum.  
length.of.announcement.is.90.seconds)  
1 to.99.(counting)  
Length.of.recording.is.more.than.99.seconds  
99(flashing)  
Indicates. volume. level. selected. when. VOL-. or. VOL+.  
is.pressed  
1-8 (on.steady.for.one.second)  
Current.remote.access.code.while.setting  
Announce.only.mode .  
10 - 99  
A
System.is.set.to.announce.only.mode.and.the.memory.  
is.full  
1-98 and A (alternating)  
Display.when.any.setting.is.changed.from.on.or.off  
Clock.needs.to.be.set  
ON.or.OFF.(steady.for.one.second)  
CL <--> (normal.display)  
--.(steady)  
System.is.answering.a.call.or.is.in.remote.operation  
System.is.in.programming.mode.or.initializing  
--(flashing)  
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Answering System Operation - Remote Access  
Connect with the Answering System  
You.can.access.many.features.of.this.system.remotely.from.a.touch.tone.phone  
ꢀ . Dial.your.telephone.number  
2 . When.the.system.answers,.enter.your.remote.access.code.(preset.to.19) .The.system.beeps.once.  
and.then.announces.the.number.of.new.messages  
3 . Enter.a.remote.command.(see.Remote Access Commands)  
4 . To.end.remote.access,.simply.hang.up.the.phone  
Voice Menu  
The.system.has.voice.prompts.to.help.you.with.remote.operation .Press.* 5.to.hear.the.menu.while.  
remotely.connected.to.the.answering.system  
Remote Access Commands  
Function:  
Command:  
Play.messages  
Press.1.to.play.all.messages .Press.2.to.play.new.messages .If.  
there.are.no.new.messages,.the.system.plays.old.messages  
Repeat.a.message.  
Skip.a.message  
Press.4.while.message.is.playing;.press.4 4.to.back.up.previous.  
message  
Press.6.while.message.is.playing;.each.press.advances.to.the.  
next.message  
Stop  
Press.5  
Press.*5  
Hang.up  
Help  
Save.messages  
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Function:  
Command:  
Delete.message  
Press.3.while.message.is.playing .Press.3 3.to.delete.all.old.  
messages  
•. I f . n o . k e y . i s.  
pressed. within.  
ꢀ0. seconds. of.  
entering. remote.  
access,.the.voice.  
menu. will. be.  
announced .After.  
the. voice. menu.  
announcement,.  
i f . n o . k e y . i s.  
pressed. within.  
2 0 . s e c o n d s ,.  
t h e . r e m o t e.  
access. call. will.  
automatically.  
Review.announcement  
Record.announcement  
Press.#7;.system.plays.announcement,.then.beeps  
Press.*7;.after.beep,.record.announcement,.press.5.to.stop .  
System.plays.back.announcement  
Record.memo  
Turn.system.off  
Press.8,.speak.after.beep;.press.5 when finished.  
Press.0;.the.system.announces,.“Answering machine off.”.Press.  
0 again.to.turn.the.system.back.on  
When.system.is.off,.it.answers.after.ꢀ0.rings.and.announces,.  
Please.enter.your.remote.access.code .Enter.your.remote.access.  
code,.then.press.0.to.turn.the.answering.system.on  
Turn.system.on  
end  
Review.remote.access.code Press.#9  
Press. *9. to. change. remote. access. code,. then. enter. desired.  
remote.access.code.from.ꢀ0-99  
Change.remote.access.code  
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Batteries  
Battery Care and performance:  
After.your.battery.is.fully.charged,.you.can.expect.the.following.performance:  
•. .If. you. repeatedly.  
get. a. low. battery.  
indicator,.even.after.  
charging.overnight,.  
the.battery.should.  
be.replaced  
Operation  
Operating time  
While.in.use.(talking)  
up.to.5.hours  
up.to.6.days  
While.not.in.use.(standby*)  
*..Handset.is.off.the.base.unit.or.charger.but.not.in.use  
•. To.reduce.the.risk.  
of fire or injury to  
persons.or.damage.  
to. the. telephone,.  
read. and. follow.  
these. instructions.  
carefully:. Charge.  
t h e . b a t t e r y.  
provided. with.  
or. identified. for.  
u s e . w i t h . t h i s.  
product. only. in.  
accordance. with.  
the. instructions.  
and. limitations.  
specified. in. the.  
user’s.manual  
•. The.battery.needs.charging.when:  
.
.
—.A.new.battery.is.installed.in.the.handset  
— The phone beeps twice every five seconds.  
—.The.screen.displays.BATTERY LOW.and.the.low.battery.icon  
•. .Place. the. handset. in. the. base. so. the. CHARGE. light. turns. on . The. battery. is. typically. fully.  
charged.in.ꢀ6.hours  
•. .You.can.keep.the.battery.fully.charged.by.returning.the.handset.to.the.base.after.each.use .  
Replacing the Handset Battery  
ꢀ . .Remove.the.battery.compartment.cover.on.the.handset.by.pressing.on.the.indentation.and.sliding.the.  
cover.downward  
2 . Lift.out.the.old.battery.and.disconnect  
3 . .Align.the.two.holes.in.the.new.battery’s.plug.with.the.socket.  
pins,.and.snap.the.plug.into.place .Snap.the.battery.in.the.  
compartment,.as.described.in.Installation,.on.page.5  
4 . Replace.the.cover.by.sliding.it.up.into.place  
5 . .The.new.battery.must.be.charged.before.using.the.phone .  
Place.the.handset.in.the.base.and.allow.it.to.charge.for.at.  
least 16 hours the first charge. The telephone might operate  
before.that,.but.for.best.performance,.let.the.battery.charge.  
fully  
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Troubleshooting  
If you have difficulty operating your phone, the suggestions below should solve the problem. If you still have difficulty after  
trying.these.suggestions,.call.VTech.Communications.at.ꢀ-800-595-95ꢀꢀ .In.Canada,.call.VTech.Telecommunications.  
Canada.Ltd .at.ꢀ-800-267-7377  
Problem  
Suggestion  
My.phone.doesn’t.  
work.at.all  
•.Make.sure.the.power.cord.is.plugged.in  
• Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the base unit and the telephone wall  
jack  
•..Charge.the.battery.in.the.handset.for.ꢀ8.hours .For.optimum.daily.performance,.return.the.  
handset.to.its.base.when.not.in.use  
•..Reset.the.base .Unplug.the.unit’s.electrical.power .Wait.for.ꢀ5.seconds.then.plug.it.back.in .  
Allow.up.to.one.minute.for.the.handset.and.base.to.reset  
•..You.may.need.to.purchase.a.new.battery,.please.refer.to.the.Batteries.section.of.this..  
user’s.manual  
I.cannot.get.a.dial.  
tone  
•.First.try.all.the.suggestions.above  
•.Move.the.handset.closer.to.the.base .You.might.have.moved.out.of.range  
•.Your.line.cord.might.be.malfunctioning .Try.installing.a.new.line.cord  
•..If.the.previous.suggestions.don’t.work,.disconnect.the.base.unit.from.the.telephone.jack.and.  
connect.a.different.phone .If.there.is.no.dial.tone.on.that.phone.either,.the.problem.is.in.your.  
wiring.or.local.service .Contact.your.local.telephone.company  
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Problem  
Suggestion  
I.cannot.dial.out  
•..Make.sure.you.have.a.dial tone before dialing. The handset may take a second or two to find  
the.base.and.produce.a.dial.tone .This.is.normal .Wait.an.extra.second.before.dialing  
•..Make.sure.your.phone.is.set.to.the.correct.dial.mode.for.the.type.of.service.that.you.have.  
(pulse.or.touchtone) .Refer.to.the.Installation.section.of.this.user’s.manual.to.set.the.dial.mode  
•..If.the.other.phones.in.your.home.are.having.the.issue,.the.problem.is.in.your.wiring.or.local.  
service .Contact.your.local.telephone.company.(charges.may.apply )  
•..Eliminate.any.background.noise .Noise.from.a.television,.radio.or.other.appliance.may.cause.  
the phone to not dial out properly. If you cannot eliminate the background noise, first try muting  
the.handset.before.dialing,.or.dialing.from.another.room.in.your.home.with.less.background.  
noise  
My.handset.beeps.  
five times and isn’t  
performing.normally  
•..Make.sure.the.power.cord.is.securely.plugged.into.the.base .Plug.the.unit.into.a.different,.  
working.outlet.not.controlled.by.a.wall.switch  
•.Move.the.handset.closer.to.the.base .You.might.have.moved.out.of.range  
•..If.the.handset.is.in.its.base.and.the.charging.light.does.not.come.on,.refer.to.Charge Light is  
Off.in.this.troubleshooting.guide  
•..Reset.the.base .Unplug.the.unit’s.electrical.power .Wait.for.ꢀ5.seconds.then.plug.it.back.in .  
Allow.up.to.one.minute.for.the.handset.and.base.to.reset  
•..Other.electronic.products.can.cause.interference.with.your.cordless.phone .Try.installing.your.  
phone.as.far.away.from.these.types.of.electronic.devices.as.possible:.wireless.routers,.radios,.  
radio.towers,.pager.towers,.cell.phones,.intercoms,.room.monitors,.televisions,.personal.  
computers,.kitchen.appliances.and.other.cordless.phones  
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Problem  
Suggestion  
•. Only.one.handset.of.your.phone.system.can.be.in.use.(off.hook).at.a.time .For.example,.if.HSꢀ.  
is.on.a.call.and.HS2.presses.the PHONE button,.CAN’T CONNECT.will.display .Be.sure.only.  
one.handset.is.in.use.at.a.time  
CAN’T CONNECT  
displays.on.my.  
handset  
•.. Move.the.handset.closer.to.the.base .You.might.have.moved.out.of.range  
•.. If.the.handset.is.in.its.base.and.the.charging.light.does.not.come.on,.refer.to.The.charge.light.  
is.off.in.this.troubleshooting.guide  
•.. Reset.the.base .Unplug.the.unit’s.electrical.power .Wait.for.ꢀ5.seconds.then.plug.it.back.in .Allow.  
up.to.one.minute.for.the.handset.and.base.to.reset  
•.. Other.electronic.products.can.cause.interference.with.your.cordless.phone .Try.installing.your.  
phone.as.far.away.from.these.types.of.electronic.devices.as.possible:.wireless.routers,.radios,.  
radio. towers,. pager. towers,. cell. phones,. intercoms,. room. monitors,. televisions,. personal.  
computers,.kitchen.appliances.and.other.cordless.phones  
The.batteries.will.not.  
hold.a.charge  
•.. .Charge.the.battery.in.the.handset.for.ꢀ6.hours .For.optimum.daily.performance,.return.the.  
handset.to.its.base.when.not.in.use  
•.. You.may.need.to.purchase.a.new.battery,.please.refer.to.the.Batteries.section.of.this.user’s.  
manual  
•.. Your.phone.might.be.malfunctioning .Please.refer.to.the.Warranty.section.of.this.user’s.manual.  
for.further.instruction  
If.you.subscribe.to.DSL. If.you.hear.noise.during.conversations.and/or.your.caller.ID.features.aren’t.functioning.properly,.  
service  
install a noise filter to the telephone line between the base unit and the telephone line jack. Contact  
your DSL provider to obtain a noise filter.  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Suggestion  
I.get.noise,.static,.  
or.weak.signal.even.  
when.I’m.near.the.  
base  
•.. Press.the.CHAN.button.while.on.a.call.until.the.interference.has.been.eliminated  
•.. Other.electronic.products.can.cause.interference.with.your.cordless.phone .Try.installing.your.  
phone.as.far.away.from.these.types.of.electronic.devices.as.possible:.wireless.routers,.radios,.  
radio. towers,. pager. towers,. cell. phones,. intercoms,. room. monitors,. televisions,. personal.  
computers,.kitchen.appliances.and.other.cordless.phones  
•.. Microwaves.operate.on.the.same.frequency.as.your.phone .It.is.normal.to.experience.static.on.  
your.phone.while.the.microwave.is.running .Do.not.install.this.phone.in.the.same.outlet.or.near.  
the.microwave  
•.. .If.your.phone.is.plugged.in.with.a.modem.or.surge.protector,.plug.the.phone.(or.modem/surge.  
protector).into.a.different.location .If.this.solves.the.problem,.re-locate.your.phone.or.modem.  
farther.apart.from.one.another,.or.use.a.different.surge.protector  
•.. Relocate.your.phone.to.a.higher.location .The.phone.will.likely.get.better.reception.not.installed.  
in.a.low.area  
•.. If.the.other.phones.in.your.home.are.having.the.issue,.the.problem.is.in.your.wiring.or.local.  
service .Contact.your.local.telephone.company.(charges.may.apply )  
I.hear.other.calls.while.  
using.my.phone  
•.. .Disconnect.your.base.unit.from.the.telephone.jack,.and.plug.in.a.regular.telephone .If.you.  
still.hear.other.calls,.the.problem.is.probably.in.your.wiring.or.local.service .Call.your.local.  
telephone.company  
I.hear.noise.in.the.  
handset,.and.none.of.  
the.keys.or.buttons.  
work  
•.. Make.sure.the.power.cord.is.plugged.in  
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Problem  
Suggestion  
My.handset.does.not.  
ring.when.I.receive.  
a.call  
•.. Make.sure.you.have.the.ringer.activated .Refer.to.the.section(s).on.ringer.selection.in.this.user’s.  
manual  
•
Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the base unit and the telephone jack.  
Make.sure.the.power.cord.is.plugged.in  
•.. You.may.be.too.far.from.the.base.unit  
•.. Charge.the.battery.in.the.handset.for.ꢀ6.hours .For.optimum.daily.performance,.return.the.  
handset.to.its.base.when.not.in.use  
•.. You.may.have.too.many.extension.phones.on.your.telephone.line.to.allow.all.of.them.to.ring .  
Try.unplugging.some.of.the.other.phones  
•
The layout of your home or office might be limiting the operating range. Try moving the base to  
another location, preferably on an upper floor.  
•.. If.the.other.phones.in.your.home.are.having.the.issue,.the.problem.is.in.your.wiring.or.local.  
service .Contact.your.local.telephone.company.(charges.may.apply )  
•.. Test.a.working.phone.at.the.phone.jack .If.another.phone.has.the.same.problem,.the.problem.  
is.the.phone.jack .Contact.your.local.telephone.company.(charges.may.apply )  
•.. Other.electronic.products.can.cause.interference.with.your.cordless.phone .Try.installing.your.  
phone.as.far.away.from.these.types.of.electronic.devices.as.possible:.wireless.routers,.radios,.  
radio. towers,. pager. towers,. cell. phones,. intercoms,. room. monitors,. televisions,. personal.  
computers,.kitchen.appliances.and.other.cordless.phones  
•.. Your.line.cord.might.be.malfunctioning .Try.installing.a.new.line.cord  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Suggestion  
My.calls.fade.or.cut.in.  
•.. Press.the.CHAN.button.while.on.a.call.until.the.interference.has.been.eliminated  
and.out.while.I’m.using. •.. Other.electronic.products.can.cause.interference.with.your.cordless.phone .Try.installing.your.  
my.handset  
phone.as.far.away.from.these.types.of.electronic.devices.as.possible:.wireless.routers,.radios,.  
radio. towers,. pager. towers,. cell. phones,. intercoms,. room. monitors,. televisions,. personal.  
computers,.kitchen.appliances.and.other.cordless.phones  
•.. Microwaves.operate.on.the.same.frequency.as.your.phone .It.is.normal.to.experience.static.on.  
your.phone.while.the.microwave.is.running .Do.not.install.this.phone.in.the.same.outlet.or.near.  
the.microwave  
•.. .If.your.phone.is.plugged.in.with.a.modem.or.surge.protector,.plug.the.phone.(or.modem/surge.  
protector).into.a.different.location .If.this.solves.the.problem,.re-locate.your.phone.or.modem.  
farther.apart.from.one.another,.or.use.a.different.surge.protector  
•.. Relocate.your.phone.to.a.higher.location .The.phone.will.get.better.reception.not.installed.in.a.  
low.area  
•.. If.the.other.phones.in.your.home.are.having.the.issue,.the.problem.is.in.your.wiring.or.local.  
service .Contact.your.local.telephone.company.(charges.may.apply )  
The.charge.light.is.off  
•.. Clean.the.handset.and.base.charging.contact.each.month.using.a.pencil.eraser.or.cloth  
•
Make sure the power and line cords are plugged in correctly and firmly.  
•.. Reset.the.base .Unplug.the.unit’s.electrical.power .Wait.for.ꢀ5.seconds.then.plug.it.back.in .Allow.  
up.to.one.minute.for.the.handset.and.base.to.reset  
•.. Your.phone.might.be.malfunctioning .Please.refer.to.the.Warranty.section.of.this.user’s.manual.  
for.further.instruction  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Suggestion  
My.Caller.ID.isn’t.  
working  
•.. .Caller.ID.is.a.subscription.service .You.must.subscribe.to.this.service.for.this.feature.to.work.on.  
your.phone  
•.. Your.caller.must.be.calling.from.an.area.that.supports.caller.ID  
•.. Both.you.and.your.caller’s.telephone.companies.must.use.caller.ID.compatible.equipment  
My.answering.machine. •.. Make.sure.system.is.turned.ON.(the.ON/OFF.key.is.illuminated)  
is.not.recording.  
messages  
•.. Make.sure.the.announce.only.feature.is.set.to.OFF  
I.cannot.hear.recorded.  
messages  
•. Using.the.base.volume.control,.raise.the.volume.to.a.comfortable.listening.level  
CL is flashing in the  
base.message.display.  
window  
•.. You.need.to.set.the.day.and.time .Refer.to.the.section(s).on.setting.day.and.time.in.this.  
user’s.manual  
•.. Make.sure.announce.only.feature.is.set.to.OFF  
Common.cure.for.  
electronic.equipment  
If.the.unit.does.not.seem.to.be.responding.normally,.then.try.putting.the.handset.in.its.base .If.it.  
does.not.seem.to.respond,.do.the.following.(in.the.order.listed):  
ꢀ ..Disconnect.the.power.to.the.base  
2 ..Disconnect.the.handset.battery,.and.spare.battery,.if.applicable  
3 ..Wait.a.few.minutes  
4 ..Connect.power.to.the.base  
5 ..Re-install.the.battery(ies)  
6 ..Wait.for.the.handset.to.re-establish.its.link.with.the.base .To.be.safe,.allow.up.to.one.minute.for.  
this.to.take.place  
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Maintenance  
Taking.care.of.your.telephone  
Your.cordless.telephone.contains.sophisticated.electronic.parts,.so.it.must.be.treated.with.care  
Avoid.rough.treatment  
Place.the.handset.down.gently .Save.the.original.packing.materials.to.protect.your.telephone.if.you.ever.need.to.ship.it  
Avoid.water  
Your.telephone.can.be.damaged.if.it.gets.wet .Do.not.use.the.handset.outdoors.in.the.rain,.or.handle.it.with.wet.hands .Do.not.install.your.base.unit.near.a.sink,.bathtub.or.shower  
Electrical.storms  
Electrical.storms.can.sometimes.cause.power.surges.harmful.to.electronic.equipment .For.your.own.safety,.use.caution.when.using.electric.appliances.during.storms  
Cleaning.your.telephone  
Your.telephone.has.a.durable.plastic.casing.that.should.retain.its.luster.for.many.years .Clean.it.only.with.a.soft.cloth.slightly.dampened.with.water.or.a.mild.soap .Do.not.use.excess.water.or.cleaning.  
solvents.of.any.kind  
Warranty Statement  
.
.Remember.that.electrical.appliances.can.cause.serious.injury.if.used.when.you.are.wet.or.standing.in.water .If.your.base.unit.should.fall.into.water,.DO NOT RETRIEVE.IT UNTIL YOU  
UNPLUG THE POWER CORD AND TELEPHONE LINE CORDS FROM THE WALL..Then.pull.the.unit.out.by.the.unplugged.cords  
What does this limited warranty cover?  
•..The.manufacturer.of.this.VTech.product,.VTech.Communications,.warrants.to.the.holder.of.a.valid.proof.of.purchase.(“Consumer”.or.“you”).that.the.product.and.all.accessories.provided.  
by.VTech.in.the.sales.package.(“Product”).are.free.from.material.defects.in.material.and.workmanship,.pursuant.to.the.following.terms.and.conditions,.when.installed.and.used.normally.  
and.in.accordance.with.operation.instructions .This.limited.warranty.extends.only.to.the.Consumer.for.Products.purchased.and.used.in.the.United.States.of.America  
What will VTech Communications do if the Product is not free from material defects in materials and workmanship during the limited warranty period (“Materially Defective Product”)?  
•..During.the.limited.warranty.period,.VTech’s.authorized.service.representative.will.repair.or.replace.at.VTech’s.option,.without.charge,.a.Materially.Defective.Product .If.we.repair.this.  
product,.we.may.use.new.or.refurbished.replacement.parts .If.we.choose.to.replace.this.product,.we.may.replace.it.with.a.new.or.refurbished.product.of.the.same.or.similar.design .VTech.  
will.return.repaired.or.replacement.products.to.you.in.working.condition .VTech.will.retain.defective.parts,.modules,.or.equipment .Repair.or.replacement.of.Product,.at.VTech’s.option,.is.  
your.exclusive.remedy .You.should.expect.the.repair.or.replacement.to.take.approximately.30.days  
How long is the limited warranty period?  
•..The.limited.warranty.period.for.the.product.extends.for.ONE.(ꢀ).YEAR.from.the.date.of.purchase.if.we.repair.or.replace.a.Materially.Defective.Product.under.the.terms.of.this.limited.  
warranty .This.limited.warranty.also.applies.to.repaired.or.replacement.Products.for.a.period.of.either.(a).90.days.from.the.date.the.repaired.or.replacement.Product.is.shipped.to.you.or.  
(b).the.time.remaining.on.the.original.one-year.warranty;.whichever.is.longer  
What is not covered by this limited warranty?  
This.limited.warranty.does.not.cover  
1. Product that has been subjected to misuse, accident, shipping or other physical damage, improper installation, abnormal operation or handling, neglect, inundation, fire, water or other  
liquid.intrusion;.or  
2. Product that has been damaged due to repair, alteration or modification by anyone other than an authorized service representative of VTech; or  
3 . .Product.to.the.extent.that.the.problem.experienced.is.caused.by.signal.conditions,.network.reliability.or.cable.or.antenna.systems;.or  
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4 . Product.to.the.extent.that.the.problem.is.caused.by.use.with.non-VTech.electrical.accessories;.or  
5 . .Product.whose.warranty/quality.stickers,.Product.serial.numbers.plates.or.electronic.serial.numbers.have.been.removed,.altered.or.rendered.illegible;.or  
6 . .Product.purchased,.used,.serviced,.or.shipped.for.repair.from.outside.the.United.States,.or.used.for.commercial.or.institutional.purposes.(including.but.not.limited.to.Products.used.for.  
rental.purposes.);.or  
7 . Product.returned.without.valid.proof.of.purchase.(see.2.below);.or.  
8 .. .Charges.for.installation.or.set.up,.adjustment.of.customer.controls,.and.installation.or.repair.of.systems.outside.the.unit  
How do you get warranty service?  
•..To.obtain.warranty.service.in.the.United.States.of.America,.call.ꢀ-800-595-95ꢀꢀ.for.instructions.regarding.where.to.return.the.Product .Before.calling.for.service,.please.check.the.user’s.  
manual .A.check.of.the.Product.controls.and.features.may.save.you.a.service.call  
•..Except.as.provided.by.applicable.law,.you.assume.the.risk.of.loss.or.damage.during.transit.and.transportation.and.are.responsible.for.delivery.or.handling.charges.incurred.in.the.  
transport.of.Product.(s).to.the.service.location .VTech.will.return.repaired.or.replaced.product.under.this.limited.warranty.to.you,.transportation,.delivery.or.handling.charges.prepaid .  
VTech.assumes.no.risk.for.damage.or.loss.of.the.Product.in.transit  
•..If.the.Product.failure.is.not.covered.by.this.limited.warranty,.or.proof.of.purchase.does.not.meet.the.terms.of.this.limited.warranty,.VTech.will.notify.you.and.will.request.that.you.authorize.  
the.cost.of.repair.prior.to.any.further.repair.activity .You.must.pay..for.the.cost.of.repair.and.return.shipping.costs.for.the.repair.of.Products.that.are.not.covered.by.this.limited.warranty  
What must you return with the Product to get warranty service?  
1. Return the entire original package and contents including the Product to the VTech service location along with a description of the malfunction or difficulty;  
2 ..Include.“valid.proof.of.purchase”.(sales.receipt).identifying.the.Product.purchased.(Product.model).and.the.date.of.purchase.or.receipt;.and  
3 .Provide.your.name,.complete.and.correct.mailing.address,.and.telephone.number  
Other Limitations  
•..This.warranty.is.the.complete.and.exclusive.agreement.between.you.and.VTech .It.supersedes.all.other.written.or.oral.communications.related.to.this.Product .VTech.provides.no.other.  
warranties.for.this.product .The.warranty.exclusively.describes.all.of.VTech’s.responsibilities.regarding.the.product .There.are.no.other.express.warranties .No.one.is.authorized.to.make.  
modifications to this limited warranty and you should not rely on any such modification.  
.State.Law.Rights:.This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.  
.Limitations:.Implied warranties, including those of fitness for a particular purpose and merchantability (an unwritten warranty that the product is fit for ordinary use) are limited to one year  
from.date.of.purchase .Some.states.do.not.allow.limitations.on.how.long.an.implied.warranty.lasts,.so.the.above.limitation.may.not.apply.to.you  
•..In.no event shall VTech be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or similar damages (including, but not limited to lost profits or revenue, inability to use the product, or  
other.associated.equipment,.the.cost.of.substitute.equipment,.and.claims.by.third.parties).resulting.from.the.use.of.this.product .Some.states.do.not.allow.the.exclusion.or.limitation.of.  
incidental.or.consequential.damages,.so.the.above.limitation.or.exclusion.may.not.apply.to.you  
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Important Safety Instructions  
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, including the following:  
ꢀ .  
2 .  
3 .  
4 .  
5 .  
6 .  
Read.and.understand.all.instructions  
Follow.all.warnings.and.instructions.marked.on.the.product  
.Unplug.this.product.from.the.wall.outlet.before.cleaning .Do.not.use.liquid.or.aerosol.cleaners .Use.a.damp.cloth.for.cleaning  
Do.not.use.this.product.near.water.(for.example,.near.a.bath.tub,.kitchen.sink.or.swimming.pool)  
.Do.not.place.this.product.on.an.unstable.surface,.such.as.a.table,.shelf.or.stand .The.product.may.fall,.causing.serious.damage  
.Slots.and.openings.in.the.back.or.bottom.of.the.base.unit.and.handset.are.provided.for.ventilation .To.protect.them.from.overheating,.these.openings.must.not.be.blocked.by.placing.the.  
product.on.a.soft.surface.such.as.a.bed,.sofa.or.rug .This.product.should.never.be.placed.near.or.over.a.radiator.or.heat.register .This.product.should.not.be.placed.in.any.area.where.proper.  
ventilation.is.not.provided  
7 .  
.This.product.should.be.operated.only.from.the.type.of.power.source.indicated.on.the.marking.label .If.you.are.not.sure.of.the.type.of.power.supply.in.your.home,.consult.your.dealer.or.local.power.  
company  
8 .  
.Do.not.allow.anything.to.rest.on.the.power.cord .Do.not.install.this.product.where.the.cord.may.have.anyone.walking.on.it  
Never push objects of any kind into this product through slots in the base or handset as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric  
shock .Never.spill.liquid.of.any.kind.on.the.product  
9.  
10. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product, but take it to an authorized service facility. Opening or removing parts of the base or handset other than specified access  
doors.may.expose.you.to.dangerous.voltages.or.other.risks .Incorrect.reassembling.can.cause.electric.shock.when.the.product.is.subsequently.used  
11. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.  
ꢀ2 . .Unplug.this.product.from.the.wall.outlet.and.refer.servicing.to.an.authorized.service.facility.under.the..  
following.conditions:  
.
.
.
.
A . When. the. power. supply. cord. or. plug. is. damaged. or. frayed  
B . If. liquid. has. been. spilled. onto. the. product  
C . If. the. product. has. been. exposed. to. rain. or. water  
D . .If. the. product. does. not. operate. normally. by. following. the. operating. instructions . Adjust. only. those. controls. that. are. covered. by. the. operating. instructions,. as. improper. adjustment. of.  
other. controls. may. result. in. damage. and. often. requires. extensive. work. by. an. authorized. technician. to. restore. the. product. to. normal. operation  
E . I.f. the. product. has. been. dropped. and. the. base. and/or. handset. has. been. damaged  
F . If. the. product. exhibits. a. distinct. change. in. performance  
.
.
ꢀ3 .  
.Avoid. using. a. telephone. (other. than. cordless). during. an. electrical. storm . There. is. a. remote. risk. of. electric. shock. from. lightning .  
ꢀ4 .  
ꢀ5 .  
Do.not.use.the.telephone.to.report.a.gas.leak.in.the.vicinity.of.the.leak  
Only.put.the.handset.of.your.telephone.next.to.your.ear.when.it.is.in.normal.talk  
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FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations  
FCC Part 15  
This.equipment.has.been.tested.and.found.to.comply.with.the.requirements.for.a.Class.B.digital.device.under.Part.ꢀ5.of.the.Federal.Communications.Commission.(FCC).rules ..These.requirements.are.  
intended.to.provide.reasonable.protection.against.harmful.interference.in.a.residential.installation .This.equipment.generates,.uses.and.can.radiate.radio.frequency.energy.and,.if.not.installed.and.used.  
in.accordance.with.the.instructions,.may.cause.harmful.interference.to.radio.communications .However,.there.is.no.guarantee.that.interference.will.not.occur.in.a.particular.installation .If.this.equipment.  
does.cause.harmful.interference.to.radio.or.television.reception,.which.can.be.determined.by.turning.the.equipment.off.and.on,.the.user.is.encouraged.to.try.to.correct.the.interference.by.one.or.more.  
of.the.following.measures:  
*.Reorient.or.relocate.the.receiving.antenna  
*.Increase.the.separation.between.the.equipment.and.receiver  
*.Connect.the.equipment.into.an.outlet.on.a.circuit.different.from.that.to.which.the.receiver.is.connected .  
*.Consult.the.dealer.or.an.experienced.radio/TV.technician.for.help  
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.  
To.ensure.safety.of.users,.the.FCC.has.established.criteria.for.the.amount.of.radio.frequency.energy.that.can.be.safely.absorbed.by.a.user.or.bystander.according.to.the.intended.usage.of.the.product .  
This.product.has.been.tested.and.found.to.comply.with.the.FCC.criteria .The.handset.may.be.safely.held.against.the.ear.of.the.user .The.base.unit.shall.be.installed.and.used.such.that.parts.of.the.user’s.  
body.other.than.the.hands.are.maintained.at.a.distance.of.approximately.20.cm.(8.inches).or.more .If.you.choose.to.use.a.clipping.device,.please.make.sure.to.only.use.the.supplied.VTech.belt.clip  
FCC Part 68 and ACTA  
This.equipment.complies.with.Part.68.of.the.FCC.rules.and.with.technical.requirements.adopted.by.the.Administrative.Council.for.Terminal.Attachments.(ACTA) .The.label.on.the.back.or.bottom.of.this.  
equipment contains, among other things, a product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. This identifier must be provided to your local telephone company upon request.  
The.plug.and.jack.used.to.connect.this.equipment.to.premises.wiring.and.the.telephone.network.must.comply.with.applicable.Part.68.rules.and.technical.requirements.adopted.by.ACTA .A.compliant.  
telephone.cord.and.modular.plug.is.provided.with.this.product .It.is.designed.to.be.connected.to.a.compatible.modular.jack.that.is.also.compliant .An.RJꢀꢀ.jack.should.normally.be.used.for.connecting.  
to.a.single.line.and.an.RJꢀ4.jack.for.two.lines .See.Installation.Instructions.in.the.user’s.manual  
The.Ringer.Equivalence.Number.(REN).is.used.to.determine.how.many.devices.you.may.connect.to.your.telephone.line.and.still.have.them.ring.when.you.are.called .The.REN.for.this.product.is.encoded.  
as the 6th and 7th characters following the US: in the product identifier (e.g., if ## is 03, the REN is 0.3). In most, but not all areas, the sum of all RENs should be five (5.0) or less. For more information,  
please.contact.your.local.telephone.company  
This.equipment.may.not.be.used.with.Party.Lines .If.you.have.specially.wired.alarm.dialing.equipment.connected.to.your.telephone.line,.ensure.the.connection.of.this.equipment.does.not.disable.your.  
alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.  
If.this.equipment.is.malfunctioning,.it.must.be.unplugged.from.the.modular.jack.until.the.problem.has.been.corrected .Repairs.to.this.telephone.equipment.can.only.be.made.by.the.manufacturer.or.its.  
authorized.agents .For.repair.procedures,.follow.the.instructions.outlined.under.the.Limited.Warranty  
If.this.equipment.is.causing.harm.to.the.telephone.network,.the.telephone.company.may.temporarily.discontinue.your.telephone.service .The.telephone.company.is.required.to.notify.you.before.interrupting.  
service. If advance notice is not practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and the telephone company is required to inform you of your right  
to file a complaint with the FCC. Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operation, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of this product. The telephone  
company.is.required.to.notify.you.if.such.changes.are.planned  
If.this.product.is.equipped.with.a.corded.or.cordless.handset,.it.is.hearing.aid.compatible  
If this product has memory dialing locations, you may choose to store emergency telephone numbers (e.g., police, fire, medical) in these locations. If you do store or test emergency numbers, please:  
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FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations  
* Remain on the line and briefly explain the reason for the call before hanging up.  
*.Perform.such.activities.in.off-peak.hours,.such.as.early.morning.or.late.evening  
Industry Canada  
This.equipment.complies.with.regulations.RSS2ꢀ0.and.CS-03.of.Industry.Canada .Operation.is.subject.to.the.following.two.conditions:.(ꢀ).this.device.may.not.cause.interference,.and.(2).this.device.  
must.accept.any.interference,.including.interference.that.may.cause.undesired.operation.of.the.device  
The term ‘’IC: ‘’ before the certification/registration number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met.  
The.Ringer.Equivalence.Number.(REN).for.this.terminal.equipment.is.0 ꢀ .The.REN.is.an.indication.of.the.maximum.number.of.devices.allowed.to.be.connected.to.a.telephone.interface .The.termination.  
on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the RENs of all the devices does not exceed five.  
The RBRC® Seal  
The.RBRC®.Seal.on.the.nickel-cadmium.battery.indicates.that.VTech.Communications,.Inc .is.voluntarily.participating.in.an.industry.program.to.collect.and.recycle.these.batteries.at.the.  
end.of.their.useful.lives,.when.taken.out.of.service.within.the.United.States.and.Canada .  
The.RBRC®.program.provides.a.convenient.alternative.to.placing.used.nickel-cadmium.batteries.into.the.trash.or.municipal.waste,.which.may.be.illegal.in.your.area  
VTech’s.participation.in.RBRC®.makes.it.easy.for.you.to.drop.off.the.spent.battery.at.local.retailers.participating.in.the.RBRC®.program.or.at.authorized.VTech.product.service.centers .Please.call.  
ꢀ-800-8-BATTERY™.for.information.on.Ni-Cd.battery.recycling.and.disposal.bans/restrictions.in.your.area .VTech’s.involvement.in.this.program.is.part.of.its.commitment.to.protecting.our.environment.  
and.conserving.natural.resources  
RBRC®.is.a.registered.trademark.of.Rechargeable.Battery.Recycling.Corporation  
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Technical Specifications  
Enhanced.5 8GHz.technology–your.phone.operates.on.a.dual.band.transmission.that.combines.the.best.of.5 8GHz.and.  
900MHz.technologies,.providing.enhanced.performance.over.standard.cordless.telephones  
Frequency.Control  
Crystal.controlled.  
PLL.synthesizer  
Transmit.Frequency  
Receive.Frequency  
Base:.9ꢀ2 75.-.9ꢀ7 ꢀ0.MHz.  
Handset:.5863 80.-.5872 5.MHz  
Base:.5863 80.-.5872 5.MHz.  
Handset:.9ꢀ2 75.-.9ꢀ7 ꢀ0.MHz  
Channels  
30  
Maximum.power.allowed.by.FCC.and.IC .Actual.operating.range.may.  
vary.according.to.environmental.conditions.at.the.time.of.use  
Nominal.Effective.Range  
Size  
Handset:.ꢀ84mm.X.52mm.X.4ꢀmm.  
Base:.ꢀ60mm.X.ꢀ44mm.X.ꢀ04mm.(with.wall.mount).  
Weight  
Handset:.ꢀ30.grams....................Base:.347.grams.(with.wall.mount)...  
Power.Requirements  
Handset:.600mAH.Ni-Cd.Battery.  
Base:[email protected]  
Memory  
9.Speed.dial.locations;.up.to.24.digits,.ꢀ5.characters.per..location  
Directory:.20.Memory.locations.(including.the.nine.speed.dial.entries);..  
up.to.24.digits,.ꢀ5.characters.per.location  
CID:.45.Memory.locations  
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Index  
A
D
G
About.announcements...26  
About.call.history...23  
Additional.information...35-47  
Answering.system.. .  
operation.-.remote.access...32-33  
Answering.system....  
Delete.a.number/name.  
Getting.started...5-9  
.
stored.in.speed.dial...ꢀ8  
H
Delete.a.number/name..  
stored.in.the.directory...20  
Delete.records.  
.
.
Handset.operation. ꢀꢀ  
Handset.ringer.  
.
.
from.call.history. 24  
.
style/battery.save...9  
Desk/Table.Installation...7  
Dial.a.displayed.number...24  
Dial.a.speed.dial.number...ꢀ8  
Dial.a.number.  
operation.at.the.base...26-3ꢀ  
Audible.indicators...26  
Headset.Jack...ꢀ4  
I
B
Installation...5-ꢀ0  
.
from.the.directory...2ꢀ  
Display.screen.  
messages.-.caller.ID...25  
Display.screen.  
messages.-.telephone.operation...ꢀ5  
Basic.operation...ꢀꢀ-33  
Batteries. .34  
Battery.care.and.maintenance....34  
Before.you.begin...4  
Important.safety.instructions. 44  
Install.Handset.Battery...5  
Internet...ꢀ0,.37  
.
.
L
Belt.clip.(optional).ꢀ0  
DSL.Service...ꢀ0,.37  
Listen.to,.save.&.  
C
.
delete.messages....29  
E
Call.screening/intercept...30  
Caller.ID...22-25  
Charge.the.handset.battery...8  
Check.for.dial.tone. 8  
Choose.Location...5  
Clear.Message.Waiting.Alert..ꢀ3  
Edit.a.number/name.  
M
.
stored.in.speed.dial...ꢀ7  
Maintenance...42  
Message.Waiting...ꢀ2  
Move.a.number/name  
Edit.a.number/name.  
.
stored.in.the.directory...ꢀ9  
.
.to.the.speed.dial.memory...2ꢀ  
F
Connect.Power.and..  
.
.
FCC,.ACTA.and.IC.regulations...45  
Feature.summary...28  
Telephone.Line.Cords...6  
Connect.with.the..  
.
.
answering.system...32  
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Store.a.number/  
name.in.speed.dial....ꢀ6  
Store.a.number/.  
name.in.the.directory...ꢀ9  
O
.
Operating.range...ꢀ4  
.
.
P
Parts.check.list...4  
T
Telephone.operation...ꢀꢀ-ꢀ5  
Technical Specifications 47  
Telephone.directory...ꢀ9-2ꢀ  
Temporary.tone.dialing..ꢀ2  
To.delete.your.announcement..  
To.review.your.  
R
Range.ꢀ4  
Reassign.locations.in.speed.dial..ꢀ8  
Record.a.memo...30  
Record.your.announcement...27  
Remote.access.commands...32  
Replacing.the.Handset.Battery...34  
Review.call.history. 23  
..27  
.
announcement.at.any.time. ..27  
Troubleshooting...35-4ꢀ  
V
S
Voice.menu...32  
Set.Handset.date.and.time...9  
Set.language.mode..8  
Set.the.dial.mode...8  
Setting.the.clock...26  
Setting.up.your.  
W
Wall.Mounting...7  
Warranty.statement...42  
Window.display...3ꢀ  
.
answering.system...28  
Speed.dialing...ꢀ6-ꢀ8  
Store.a.call.history.  
.
record.in.the.directory...24  
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VTECH.TELECOMMUNICATIONS.LTD  
A.member.of.THE.VTECH.GROUP.OF.COMPANIES  
Distributed.in.the.U S A .by.VTech.Communications,.Inc ;.Beaverton,.Oregon  
Distributed.in.Canada.by.VTech.Communications.Canada,.Ltd ;.Suite.200,.767ꢀ.  
Alderbridge.Way,.Richmond,.B C  
Copyright.©2005.for.VTECH.TELECOMMUNICATIONS.LTD .  
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