VTech Telephone DS4121 3 User Manual

Congratulations  
on purchasing your new VTech product.  
Before using this telephone, please read the  
Important safety instructions  
on page 39 of this manual.  
This manual has all the feature operations and troubleshooting necessary to install  
and operate your new VTech telephone. Please review this manual thoroughly to  
ensure proper installation and operation of this innovative and feature rich VTech  
product. For support, shopping, and everything new at VTech, visit our website at  
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Table of contents  
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Installation  
Parts checklist  
Remember to save your sales receipt and original packaging in case it is necessary to ship your  
telephone for warranty service. Check to make sure the telephone package includes the following:  
To purchase  
replacement  
batteries, visit our  
website at www.  
vtechphones.  
1. Quick start guide  
2. Handsets  
(3 for DS4121-3 and DS4122-3)  
(4 for DS4121-4 and DS4122-4)  
com or call  
1 (800) 595-9511 in  
the United States.  
In Canada, go to  
com or call  
3. Telephone base with wall/desk  
bracket  
4. Batteries  
(3 for DS4121-3 and DS4122-3)  
(4 for DS4121-4 and DS4122-4)  
1 (800) 267-7377.  
5. Battery compartment covers  
2. Handsets  
1. Quick start guide  
3. Telephone base with wall/desk bracket  
(3 for DS4121-3 and DS4122-3)  
(4 for DS4121-4 and DS4122-4)  
6. Telephone line cord  
7. Telephone base power adapter  
8. Charger adapters  
(2 for DS4121-3 and DS4122-3)  
(3 for DS4121-4 and DS4122-4)  
4. Batteries  
5. Battery  
compartment  
covers  
6. Telephone line  
cord  
7. Telephone base  
power adapter  
9. Chargers  
(2 for DS4121-3 and DS4122-3)  
(3 for DS4121-4 and DS4122-4)  
10. User’s manual  
11. Colorful handset rings  
(9 for DS4121-3 and DS4122-3)  
(12 for DS4121-4 and DS4122-4)  
CH  
A
RG  
E
9. Chargers  
8. Charger  
adapters  
10. User’s manual 11. Colorful handset  
rings  
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Installation  
Telephone base installation  
Install the telephone base as shown below. Make sure that the electrical outlet is not controlled by a  
wall switch. If you subscribe to high-speed internet service (Digital Subscriber Line - DSL) through  
your telephone lines, you must have a DSL filter between the telephone base and the telephone wall  
jack. The filter will prevent noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL interference. Please contact  
your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filters.  
Use only the AC  
power adapter  
supplied with this  
telephone.  
The power adapters  
are intended to be  
correctly oriented  
in a vertical or floor  
mount position.  
1. Plug the bigger power adapter into the power jack at the bottom of the telephone base and the  
smaller power adapters into the chargers. Route cords through slots and plug the power adapter  
into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.  
2. Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the telephone line jack at the bottom of the telephone  
base. Route the telephone line cord through the slot, then plug the other end of the cord into a  
telephone wall jack.  
Your telephone  
base comes with  
the desktop bracket  
installed. You may  
remove the bracket  
before plugging in  
the telephone line  
and power adapter  
if it obstructs the  
installation process.  
Electrical outlet not  
Telephone wall jack  
controlled by a wall switch  
DSL filter (not included)  
required if you have DSL  
high-speed internet service  
Telephone line cord  
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Installation  
Install handset battery  
1. If the battery compartment cover is on the handset, press the indentation and slide the cover to  
remove.  
2. Align the two holes of the battery plug with the socket pins in the handset battery compartment,  
matching the red and black wires to the color-coded label, then snap the plug securely into place.  
3. Place the battery in the compartment with the wires in the upper left corner.  
4. Position the battery compartment cover and slide it up until it clicks into place.  
For optimal performance, we recommend that you charge the handset for 16 hours. You can keep  
the battery charged by returning the handset to the telephone base after each use. When the battery  
power is fully depleted, a full recharge takes about 16 hours. When the battery is fully charged, it  
provides approximately eight hours of talk time or four days of standly time.  
If the handset will  
not be used for a  
long period of time,  
disconnect and  
remove the battery  
to prevent possible  
leakage.  
To purchase  
replacement  
batteries, visit our  
website at www.  
vtechphones.com  
or call  
1 (800) 595-9511.  
In Canada, go to  
com or call  
4
2
3
1
1 (800) 267-7377.  
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Installation  
Desk/table bracket installation  
Your telephone base comes with a desktop bracket already installed.  
To remove the desktop bracket:  
Press both upper tabs firmly inward and then pull the bracket upward until it is released from the  
grooves.  
To install the desktop bracket:  
Your telephone  
base comes with  
the desktop bracket  
installed. You may  
remove the bracket  
before plugging in  
the telephone line  
and power adapter  
if it obstructs the  
telephone base  
1. Position the desktop bracket on the bottom of the telephone base.  
2. Insert the lower tabs of the bracket into the grooves marked DESK MOUNT, then snap the upper  
tabs into place.  
installation process  
(see page 2).  
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Installation  
Wall mounting bracket installation  
Your telephone base comes with a desktop bracket installed. If you prefer to mount your telephone  
on the wall, it is designed to mount on a standard telephone wall plate.  
To install the wall mounting bracket:  
1. First, remove the bracket from the telephone base by carefully pressing on the tabs until the bracket  
is released.  
2. Next, rotate the bracket so that the hole for the wall mounting studs is in the same orientation as  
the mounting hole on the back of the telephone base.  
3. Insert the lower tabs of the bracket into the grooves marked WALL MOUNT in the telephone base,  
then snap the upper tabs into place.  
upper tab  
lower tab  
upper grooves  
lower groove  
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Installation  
Exchangeable colorful handset ring  
Your telephone comes with additional colorful handset rings. Change the ring to suit your mood or  
match your room decor.  
To remove the handset ring:  
1. Insert your thumbnail into the slot  
2. Lift up the colorful handset ring.  
underneath the MENU/SELECT button.  
Handset ring  
To install a new handset ring:  
2. Press the colorful handset ring  
downward until it clicks into place.  
1. Align the desired handset ring against  
the MENU/SELECT button.  
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Telephone settings  
11. NavKey/MENU/SELECT  
Press the center NavKey  
menus. Press the up or down NavKey  
or to navigate through menus. Press the  
left or right NavKey or to navigate  
Handset layout  
1. Earpiece  
to display  
2. CID (caller ID)  
Press to display caller ID information.  
3.  
/FLASH  
through menus. Press the center NavKey  
to select a highlighted menu item.  
Press to make or answer a call. During a  
call, press to receive an incoming call if  
call waiting is activated.  
UP  
CENTER  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
4. Dial pad keys (0-9, , #)  
*
DOWN  
12. OFF/CLEAR  
During a call, press to hang up. While  
using the menus, press to return to the  
previous menu. While predialing, press to  
delete digits.  
5.  
/ SPEAKER (speakerphone)  
Press to activate handset speakerphone.  
Press again to resume normal handset  
use.  
6. REDIAL/PAUSE  
Press to view the redial memory. Press  
and hold to insert a dialing pause when  
entering numbers.  
7. Microphone  
8. Handset display  
13. #  
Press repeatedly to display other dialing options  
when reviewing the call log (page 23).  
14. INT (intercom)  
Press to initiate an intercom conversation  
between handsets. Press to transfer a call.  
15. MUTE/REMOVE  
While on a call, press to mute the  
microphone. While reviewing the call log,  
press to delete an individual entry, or press  
and hold to clear the entire call log. While  
entering or editing a name or number, press  
to delete a character.  
9.  
Press to display the directory entries.  
10. VOL (volume)  
(Directory)  
/
Press to increase or decrease the listening  
volume during a conversation.  
Press to adjust the ringer volume while the  
handset is not in use.  
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Telephone settings  
Telephone base layout  
1. Message window  
2.  
3. VOL  
4. ANS ON/OFF (Answer on/off)  
5. /PLAY/STOP  
/SKIP  
/
(volume +/-)  
6. Antenna  
7. SET UP  
8. ANNC (announcement)  
9. CLOCK  
10. RECORD  
11. FIND HANDSET  
12. Microphone  
13. VOICEMAIL light  
14. IN USE light  
15. CHARGE light  
16. /REPEAT  
17. X/DELETE  
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2
17  
16  
3
15  
4
5
14  
13  
10 9 8 7  
6
12 11  
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Telephone settings  
Ringer volume (handset)  
You can adjust the ringer volume either by the volume control on the right side  
of the handset or in the handset menu. To change the ringer volume:  
>RINGER VOLUME  
RINGER TONE  
The ringer will be  
off if the volume is  
set to zero, and a  
ringer off icon will  
be displayed.  
1. Press VOL  
/
to display the current volume level on the screen when  
the handset is not in use.  
2. Press VOL or VOL to choose the desired volume level. When finished,  
the new volume level will be saved.  
-OR-  
RINGER VOLUME  
If the ringer volume  
is turned off, the  
sample of the ringer  
will not be heard  
while scrolling  
through the options  
in RINGER TONE.  
Press the center NavKey  
in use.  
to display the menu when the handset is not  
3. Press the up or down NavKey  
then press the center NavKey  
4. Press the left or right NavKey  
or  
to confirm.  
or to adjust the volume. A sample of  
to select RINGER VOLUME,  
The telephone base  
ringer volume is  
each ringer volume will be played when scrolling through the choices.  
5. Press the center NavKey  
to save. You’ll hear a confirmation tone.  
set separately. See  
page 28 for details.  
Ringer tone  
This feature allows you to choose the ringer tone for incoming calls.  
To choose a ringer tone:  
>RINGER TONE  
KEY TONE  
1. Press the center NavKey  
in use.  
to display the menu when the handset is not  
2. Press the up or down NavKey  
press the center NavKey  
3. Press the up or down NavKey  
or  
to confirm.  
or to choose the desired ringer tone. A  
to select RINGER TONE, and then  
RINGER TONE  
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sample of the ringer tone will be played when scrolling through the choices.  
4. Press the center NavKey  
to save. You’ll hear a confirmation tone.  
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Telephone settings  
Key tone  
The handset beeps whenever you press any of the handset keys. You may  
turn the key tone feature on or off.  
To change the setting:  
>
KEY TONE  
LANGUAGE  
1. Press the center NavKey  
not in use.  
to display the menu when the handset is  
2. Press the up or down NavKey  
or  
or  
to select KEY TONE, then press  
the center NavKey  
.
KEY TONE  
ON  
3. Press the up or down NavKey  
then press the center NavKey . You’ll hear a confirmation tone.  
to alternate between ON or OFF,  
Language  
>
LANGUAGE  
The language menu allows you to select from ENGLISH, FRANÇAIS or  
ESPAÑOL to be used for the handset display.  
To change the setting:  
CLR VOICE MAIL  
1. Press the center NavKey  
not in use.  
2. Press the up or down NavKey  
to display the menu when the handset is  
LANGUAGE  
ENGLISH  
or  
or  
to reach LANGUAGE, then press  
the center NavKey  
.
3. Press the up or down NavKey  
to scroll through the choices, then  
press the center NavKey . You’ll hear a confirmation tone.  
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Telephone settings  
Clear voicemail  
If you subscribe to voicemail services offered by your local telephone service provider, NEW VOICE MAIL  
and  
will appear on the handset, and the VOICEMAIL light on the telephone base will flash when  
Your telephone  
service provider may  
alert you to new  
messages with a  
stutter (broken) dial  
tone. Contact your  
service provider for  
details.  
you have new voicemail messages.  
After you have listened to all new voicemail messages, the indicators on both  
the handset and telephone base will be turned off automatically.  
Use the clear voicemail feature when the telephone indicates that there is  
new voicemail but there is none (for example, when you have accessed your  
voicemail from a different telephone line while away from home). Clearing the  
voicemail waiting indicator only turns off the indicators; it does not delete your  
voicemail message(s). If there actually are new voicemail messages, your  
local telephone company will continue to send the signal which will turn the  
indicators back on.  
>CLR VOICE MAIL  
DIAL TYPE  
To turn off these indicators manually:  
1. Press the center NavKey  
in use.  
to display the menu when the handset is not  
2. Press the up or down NavKey  
or to select CLR VOICE MAIL, and  
TURN INDICATOR  
OFF?  
then press the center NavKey  
.
3. Press the center NavKey  
to confirm when TURN INDICATOR OFF?  
displays, or press OFF/CLEAR to return to the previous menu.  
Dial type  
The dial type is preset for tone dialing.  
To change the setting:  
>DIAL TYPE  
DIRECTORY  
1. Press the center NavKey  
to display the menu when the handset is not in use.  
2. Press the up or down NavKey  
or  
to select DIAL TYPE and then press  
the center NavKey  
.
DIAL TYPE  
TONE  
3. Press the up or down NavKey  
or  
to choose between TONE or PULSE,  
to confirm.  
and then press the center NavKey  
4. You’ll hear a confirmation tone.  
Changes made to the dial type on any one handset will be applied to all.  
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Basic operation  
Make, answer, and end calls  
1. To make a call, press  
the number.  
/FLASH or  
/SPEAKER, and then dial  
The screen displays  
the elapsed time  
as you talk (in  
hours, minutes and  
seconds).  
While entering  
a number, press  
MUTE/REMOVE  
or OFF/CLEAR  
to backspace and  
delete; press and  
hold REDIAL/PAUSE  
to insert a dialing  
pause.  
-OR-  
Dial the number and then press  
2. To answer a call, press  
pad keys (0-9, #, ).  
3. To end a call, press OFF/CLEAR or put the handset in the telephone  
base or charger.  
/FLASH or  
/SPEAKER.  
/FLASH,  
/SPEAKER or any of the dial  
*
Speakerphone  
During a call, press  
normal handset use.  
/SPEAKER to switch between speakerphone and  
Mute  
The mute function allows you to hear the other party while the other party  
cannot hear you.  
1. During a call, press MUTE/REMOVE on the handset.  
2. The screen will display MUTE.  
3. Press MUTE/REMOVE again to resume the conversation.  
Call waiting  
If you subscribe to call waiting service from your telephone company, you  
will hear an alert tone if there is an incoming call while you are on another  
PHONE  
MUTED  
00:00  
MUTE  
call. Press  
/FLASH to answer the new incoming call. Press  
/FLASH  
again to return to the original call.  
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Basic operation  
Volume  
During a call, use the volume button on the right side of the handset to adjust  
the listening volume.  
• Press VOL or VOL to adjust the volume to a comfortable level.  
If the ringer on a  
handset is turned  
off, it will not ring  
when you press the  
FIND HANDSET  
key.  
Ringer mute  
You can mute the ringer temporarily when the telephone is ringing.  
• Press OFF/CLEAR or MUTE/REMOVE on the handset to temporarily  
silence the ringer. The next call will ring normally.  
RINGER MUTE  
Temporary tone dialing  
If you have pulse (rotary) service, you can change from pulse dialing to touch  
tone 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. After  
ending your call, your phone will return to pulse dialing mode.  
Find handset  
This feature allows the telephone base to page all the handsets.  
1. Press FIND HANDSET on the telephone base. All the handsets will ring  
** PAGING **  
**PAGING **  
and the screens display  
.
2. Press FIND HANDSET again on the telephone base to stop paging; or  
press  
/FLASH,  
/SPEAKER or any dial pad keys (0-9, #, *) on the  
handset.  
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Basic operation  
Intercom  
The intercom feature allows conversation between two registered handsets  
of the same system. Only two handsets can be used at a time.  
X represents  
the number of  
the handset  
being called and  
Y represents the  
number of the  
handset that is  
calling.  
INTERCOM TO:  
1. Press INT to display the menu when the handset is not in use.  
2. The originating handset screen will display INTERCOM TO:  
3. Use the dial pad to select the destination handset number.  
4. The originating handset screen will display CALLING HANDSET X.  
5. The destination handset will ring and its screen will display  
HANDSET Y IS CALLING.  
CALLING  
HANDSET X  
If the destination  
handset does  
not answer the  
6. To answer the intercom call, press  
/FLASH,  
/SPEAKER, INT or  
any dial pad keys (0-9,#, ) on the destination handset.  
*
7. To end an intercom call, press INT, OFF/CLEAR or place the handset  
intercom call within  
100 seconds, is in  
the directory, is in  
the call log, is on a  
call or out of range,  
the screen of the  
originating handset  
will show  
HANDSET Y  
IS CALLING  
back in the telephone base or charger.  
Conference call  
You can have a conference call with an external line and two registered  
handsets.  
When one handset is on the line,  
UNABLE TO CALL  
TRY AGAIN and  
return to idle mode.  
• Press  
/FLASH or  
/SPEAKER on another handset to join the call.  
-OR-  
1. Press INT to initiate an intercom call.  
2. Follow steps 3 to 5 in the Intercom section above.  
3. After the destination handset has answered, press and hold INT on the  
originating handset to let the destination handset join the call.  
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Basic operation  
Transfer an external call  
You can transfer an external call from one handset to any other handset.  
If the destination  
handset does  
not pick up the  
intercom call, the  
originating handset  
can return to the  
external call by  
pressing  
1. During a call, press INT to put the call on hold at the originating handset.  
TRANSFER TO:  
The screen will display TRANSFER TO:  
2. Use the dial pad to enter the number of the destination handset and the  
originating handset screen will display CALLING HANDSET X.  
3. The destination handset will ring and its screen will display  
HANDSET Y IS CALLING.  
4. To answer the call at the destination handset, press  
/FLASH,  
/FLASH,  
/SPEAKER, INT or any dial pad keys (0-9, #, ) on the destination handset.  
*
OFF/CLEAR or  
INT.  
5. Now the party at the originating handset can have a conversation with the  
party at the destination handset. Both screens display INTERCOM.  
6. Press OFF/CLEAR on the originating handset to transfer the call.  
INTERCOM  
If a call remains on  
hold for about 100  
seconds, or if the  
destination handset  
is in the directory, in  
the call log, or out  
of range, the screen  
of the originating  
handset shows  
UNABLE TO CALL  
TRY AGAIN and  
reconnects to  
the external call  
automatically.  
Switch between external and intercom call  
If you are on an external call and you wish to intercom another handset without  
disconnecting the external call:  
1. During a call, press INT to put the call on hold at the originating handset.  
The screen will display TRANSFER TO:  
2. Use the dial pad to enter the number of the destination handset and the  
originating handset screen will display CALLING HANDSET X.  
3. The destination handset will ring and its screen will display  
OUTSIDE  
HANDSET Y IS CALLING.  
4. To answer the call at the destination handset, press  
/FLASH,  
/SPEAKER, INT or any dial pad keys (0-9, #, ) on the destination handset.  
*
5. Now the party at the originating handset can have a conversation with the  
party at the destination handset. Both screens display INTERCOM.  
6. Press INT repeatedly on the originating handset to alternate between the  
external call (outside) and intercom call.  
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Basic operation  
Answer an incoming call during an intercom call  
During an intercom call, there will be an alert tone signaling an incoming call.  
Chain dialing can  
be useful if you  
wish to access  
numbers other than  
phone numbers  
(such as bank  
account information  
or access codes)  
from the directory,  
call log or redial list.  
1. To answer the incoming call, press  
/FLASH and the intercom call will end automatically.  
2. To terminate the intercom call without answering the incoming call, press OFF/CLEAR on the  
handset.  
Chain dialing  
This feature allows you to initiate a dialing sequence from numbers stored in the directory, call log or  
redial list while you are on a call.  
To access a number in the directory:  
1. Press  
to enter the directory menu.  
2. Scroll by pressing or to find the desired entry.  
3. Press MENU/SELECT to dial the desired number when it is displayed.  
To access a number in the call log:  
1. Press CID to enter the call log menu.  
2. Scroll by pressing or to find the desired entry.  
3. Press MENU/SELECT to dial the desired number when it is displayed.  
To access the last number in the redial list:  
Press REDIAL/PAUSE to dial.  
Press REDIAL/PAUSE again within two seconds to cancel the chain dialing.  
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Advanced operation  
Directory  
The directory can store up to 50 entries. Each entry may have up to 32 digits  
and 16 characters.  
1. The directory can be accessed when the handset is not in use by pressing  
Only one handset  
can review the  
directory at a  
DIRECTORY EMPTY  
once or the center NavKey  
three times.  
time. If a handset  
attempts to enter  
the directory while  
another handset  
is already in the  
directory, NOT  
AVAILABLE AT  
THIS TIME will be  
displayed.  
2. Press OFF/CLEAR to exit the menu without saving any changes.  
The screen will display DIRECTORY EMPTY if there are no records in  
the directory.  
>DIRECTORY  
CALL LOG  
Store a directory entry  
1. Press the center NavKey  
to display the menu when the handset is not  
to enter the directory.  
to select STORE. Press the center  
in use, and then press the center NavKey  
2. Press the up or down NavKey or  
NavKey to select.  
>STORE  
REVIEW  
3. The screen displays ENTER NUMBER. Use the dial pad to enter  
the number. Press MUTE/REMOVE to backspace; press and hold  
REDIAL/PAUSE for at least three seconds to insert a dialing pause. Press  
ENTER NUMBER  
_
the center NavKey  
to save.  
4. The screen displays ENTER NAME. Use the dial pad (see the Character  
chart on page 18) to enter the name. Press MUTE/REMOVE to backspace;  
press # to insert a space.  
ENTER NAME  
_
5. Press the center NavKey  
to confirm. You’ll hear a confirmation tone.  
• When the directory is full and you attempt to save an entry, LIST FULL  
will be displayed. An existing entry must be deleted to make room for  
the new entry.  
LIST FULL  
• If you attempt to save a number and name already stored in the directory,  
ALREADY SAVED will be displayed.  
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Advanced operation  
Character chart  
Use the dial pad and the chart below to enter a name (up to 16 characters). Each press of a particular  
key causes the characters to be displayed in the following order:  
When entering  
a name in the  
directory, the first  
letter of each word  
will be capitalized  
automatically.  
Press the left or  
right NavKey  
Characters by number of key presses  
Number key  
1
1
2
#
3
4
,
5
-
6
.
7
&
c
f
8
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cursor one space to  
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• Press and hold MUTE/REMOVE to delete the entire entry.  
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Advanced operation  
Search the directory  
Entries are sorted alphabetically and names beginning with numbers  
are presented first. An alphabetical search can be done after entering  
the directory.  
>REVIEW  
STORE  
1. Press  
to enter the directory or press the center NavKey  
to select  
REVIEW when in the directory.  
2. Press the up or down NavKey to scroll through the directory.  
-OR-  
You can also use the dial pad to display the first name beginning with a  
VTECH  
800-595-9511  
letter associated with that key.  
For example, press 5 (JKL) once to find Jenny, twice to find Kristen, or three  
times to find Linda. If there is no name entry matching your search, the next  
closest matching name entry in alphabetical order will be displayed.  
Dial a directory entry  
1. Press  
to enter the directory, or press the center NavKey  
to select  
REVIEW when in the directory menu.  
2. Press the up or down NavKey or  
use the alphabetical search to find it.  
3. Press /FLASH or /SPEAKER to dial the entry.  
to scroll to the desired entry, or  
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Advanced operation  
Edit a directory entry  
1. Press  
times.  
to enter the directory, or press the center NavKey  
three  
2. Press the up or down NavKey  
or  
to scroll to the desired entry, or  
use the alphabetical search to find the number. Press the center NavKey  
to select.  
3. The screen displays EDIT NUMBER. Use the dial pad to edit the number.  
Press MUTE/REMOVE to backspace; press and hold REDIAL/PAUSE  
EDIT NUMBER  
595-9511_  
to insert a dialing pause. Press the center NavKey  
to save.  
4. The screen displays EDIT NAME. Use the dial pad (see the Character  
chart on page 18) to edit the name. Press MUTE/REMOVE to backspace;  
press # to insert a space.  
5. Press the center NavKey  
to confirm. You’ll hear a confirmation tone.  
EDIT NAME  
VTECH_  
Delete a directory entry  
1. Press  
to enter the directory, or press the center NavKey  
to select  
REVIEW when in the directory menu.  
2. Use the up or down NavKey or to scroll to the desired entry or use  
the alphabetical search to find the number.  
3. Press MUTE/REMOVE to remove the entry. You’ll hear a confirmation  
tone.  
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Advanced operation  
About caller ID  
The caller ID with call waiting feature in this telephone lets you see the name and telephone number  
of the caller before answering the call, even when you’re already on a call. These features require  
services provided by your local telephone company.  
Due to regional  
service differences,  
the caller ID  
information may  
not be available  
for every incoming  
call. In addition,  
the callers may  
Contact your telephone company 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 call waiting service, or  
• you do not subscribe to any caller ID or call waiting services but wish to try these services.  
You can use this telephone with regular caller ID service, and you can use its other features without  
subscribing to either caller ID or combined caller ID with call waiting service. There may be fees for  
these services, and these services may not be available in all areas.  
intentionally block  
their names and/or  
telephone numbers.  
The caller ID features will work only if both you and the caller are in areas offering caller ID service,  
and if both telephone companies use compatible equipment.  
The time on  
all handsets is  
automatically set  
and updated with  
incoming caller ID  
information if you  
subscribe to this  
service.  
Call log  
If you subscribe to caller ID service, information about each caller will be displayed after the first  
ring or second ring.  
• The call log can store up to 50 entries.  
• You can review, redial, and copy the entry into the directory.  
Entries are displayed in reverse chronological order, i.e. from the most recent entry to the earliest entry.  
When the call log is full, the oldest entry is deleted to make room for new incoming call information.  
• XX MISSED CALL(S) and NEW will be displayed if there are new call log entries (including missed  
and un-reviewed calls). When all the missed calls in the call log have been reviewed, the missed  
calls indicator will no longer display.  
CALL LOG EMPTY will be displayed if there is no record in the call log.  
The call log can be accessed by pressing CID, or by pressing the center NavKey , then CALL LOG then  
the center NavKey  
again. The name (if available) and telephone number of the caller will be shown.  
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Advanced operation  
Missed calls indicator  
When there are unreviewed calls in the call log, the handset screen will  
display XX MISSED CALL(S) and NEW.  
HANDSET X  
XX MISSED CALLS  
When all the missed calls have been reviewed, the missed calls indicator  
will no longer display.  
If you do not want to review the missed calls one by one, press and hold  
OFF/CLEAR to erase the missed calls indicator. All the entries will be  
considered old and kept in the call log.  
VTECH  
595-9511  
NEW  
3:45AM  
1/02  
Review the call log  
• When in the call log, use the up or down NavKey or to scroll through  
the call log on the handset.  
• The name (if available), telephone number, date and time of all incoming  
calls are displayed on the screen.  
>CALL LOG  
RINGER VOLUME  
• There will be an error tone when the list reaches the beginning or the  
end of the call log.  
VTECH  
595-9511  
3:45AM  
1/02  
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Advanced operation  
Make CID entries ready to dial  
Although the call log entries received are 10 digits (the area code plus the  
7-digit number), in some areas, you may need to dial only the seven digits,  
or a 1 plus the seven digits, or a 1 plus the area code plus the seven digits.  
You can change the number of digits that you dial from the call log.  
While reviewing the call log, press # repeatedly to display these dialing  
options for local and long distance numbers before dialing or saving the  
telephone number. See an example at right.  
Saving or deleting  
a number on  
one handset will  
automatically update  
all other handsets.  
Only one handset  
can review the  
directory or call  
log at a time. If one  
handset is viewing  
the call log and  
another handset  
attempts to review  
it, the screen  
800-595-9511  
1-800-595-9511  
1-595-9511  
595-9511  
Dial a call log entry  
1. When in the call log, use the up or down NavKey  
the desired entry.  
or  
to scroll to  
2. Press  
/FLASH or  
/SPEAKER to dial the entry.  
Save an entry to the directory  
1. When in the call log, press the up or down NavKey  
the desired entry.  
will display NOT  
AVAILABLE AT  
THIS TIME.  
or  
to scroll to  
2. Press the center NavKey  
to save the entry.  
3. If the entry has a name and a number, the screen displays SAVED.  
4. If the entry was previously saved, the screen will display ALREADY SAVED.  
SAVED  
5. If the entry only has a name or a number, EDIT NAME or EDIT NUMBER  
will be displayed. Use the dial pad to enter the name or number and then  
press the center NavKey  
tone.  
to save the entry. You’ll hear a confirmation  
6. If there is no caller ID information, the screen will display UNABLE  
UNABLE TO SAVE  
TO SAVE.  
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Advanced operation  
Delete one or all entries  
1. While in the call log, press the up or down NavKey  
the desired entry.  
or  
to scroll to  
DELETE ALL  
CALLS?  
2. Press MUTE/REMOVE to delete an entry.  
3. Press and hold MUTE/REMOVE to delete all entries, the screen will  
display DELETE ALL CALLS? Press the center NavKey  
hear a confirmation tone.  
and you’ll  
4. If you do not want to confirm the deletion, press OFF/CLEAR to return  
to the previous menu.  
Call log display screen messages  
Display:  
Means:  
The other party is blocking the name information.  
The other party is blocking the telephone number information.  
The other party is blocking the name and number information.  
This caller’s name is unavailable.  
PRIVATE NAME  
PRIVATE NUMBER  
PRIVATE CALLER  
UNKNOWN NAME  
This caller’s number is unavailable.  
No information is available about this caller.  
This is a long distance call.  
UNKNOWN NUMBER  
UNKNOWN CALLER  
LONG DISTANCE  
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Advanced operation  
Redial list  
The telephone stores the five most recently dialed numbers on the redial list.  
Once there are already five entries on the redial list, the earliest entry will  
be deleted to make room for the latest entry.  
• Entries are displayed in reverse chronological order, i.e. from the latest  
entry to the earliest entry.  
The redial list can be accessed by pressing REDIAL/PAUSE when the  
handset is not in use.  
Dial from redial  
1. Press REDIAL then press the up or down NavKey  
or  
to scroll to  
the desired number.  
2. Press  
/FLASH or  
/SPEAKER to dial the number.  
3. To change the number before dialing, press the center NavKey  
select the number, and use the dial pad to change the number.  
to  
4. Press MUTE/REMOVE to backspace; press and hold REDIAL/PAUSE  
to insert a dialing pause. Press  
the number.  
/FLASH or  
/SPEAKER to dial  
Delete a redial entry  
1. Press REDIAL/PAUSE.  
2. Press the up or down NavKey  
or  
to scroll to the desired number, or  
press REDIAL/PAUSE repeatedly to scroll to the desired number.  
3. Press MUTE/REMOVE to delete the selected entry and you’ll hear a  
confirmation tone.  
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Answering system operation  
Answering system and voicemail  
Your telephone has both a digital answering system and  
voicemail indication. Voicemail is offered by your telephone  
service provider (fees may apply). Your telephone’s answering  
system and voicemail indication are independent features,  
and each alerts you to new messages differently. For more  
information on the voicemail indicators, see page 9. To  
listen to your voicemail, you typically dial an access number  
provided by your telephone company, followed by a security  
code or PIN. To listen to messages recorded on your digital  
t
.
answering system, press  
telephone base.  
/PLAY/STOP button on the  
If you subscribe to caller ID/call waiting service through your telephone service provider, you can  
use your telephone answering system and voicemail together. Set your answering system to answer  
calls at least two rings earlier than your voicemail is set to answer. For example, set your voicemail to  
answer calls after six rings and set your answering system to answer after four rings. Some voicemail  
providers may program the delay before answering calls in seconds instead of rings; in this case allow  
six seconds per ring when determining the appropriate setting. By doing this, if you are on a call, or if  
the answering system is busy recording a message and you receive another call, the second caller  
can leave a voicemail message.  
ering  
1).  
Message capacity  
The answering system can record up to 99 messages. Each message can be up to four minutes in  
length. The total storage capacity for the announcement, messages and memos is approximately  
15 minutes. Messages will remain available for replay until they are deleted.  
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Answering system operation  
Answering system setup  
Activate the answering system  
Press and hold  
/SKIP to increase  
or /REPEAT  
to decrease the  
minute or year by  
increments of 10.  
Incoming caller ID  
data will set the  
time and date (not  
the year). You’ll  
need to set the  
year so the day of  
the week can be  
determined from  
caller ID data. The  
time will only be  
set automatically  
if you subscribe  
to caller ID  
The answering system must be turned on to answer and record messages.  
Press ANS ON/OFF to turn the answering system on or off. When you  
press ANS ON/OFF to turn the answering system on, it will announce “Calls  
will be answered,” and the ANS ON/OFF light will be on. When you press  
ANS ON/OFF to turn the answering system off, it will announce “Calls will  
not be answered,” and the ANS ON/OFF light will be off.  
Set the clock  
Before playing each message, the answering system announces the day  
and time of the message received. Before using the answering system, set  
the day, time and year, so that messages are dated correctly. If the clock  
is not set before new messages are recorded, the system will announce  
“Time and day not set.” before each message is played to remind you to  
set the clock.  
1. Press CLOCK and the system will announce the current clock setting.  
The system will then announce To set the CLOCK, press CLOCK.”  
2. Press CLOCK again and the system will announce the year.  
service from your  
local telephone  
company.  
3. Press /SKIP or /REPEAT until the system announces the correct year,  
then press CLOCK. The system will announce the hour.  
4. Press /SKIP or /REPEAT until the system announces the correct hour,  
then press CLOCK. The system will announce the minute.  
5. Press /SKIP or /REPEAT until the system announces the correct  
minute, then press CLOCK. The system will announce the day.  
6. Press /SKIP or /REPEAT until the system announces the correct day,  
then press CLOCK. After a confirmation tone, the system will announce  
the new clock setting and exit the programming mode.  
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Answering system operation  
Answering system setup  
The answering system uses voice prompts to guide you through the steps  
to setup the answering system. Press /PLAY/STOP anytime to save and  
exit the SET UP menu.  
Setting the number  
of rings to toll saver  
can save on long  
distance charges  
if you call to check  
your messages  
from a remote  
location because  
the answering  
system will answer  
the incoming call  
after two rings only  
when there are new  
messages.  
Set number of rings  
This feature allows you to select the number of rings before the answering  
system answers. You can choose from two, four or six rings or toll saver. With  
toll saver selected, the answering system answers after two rings when there  
is a new message and after four rings when there are no new messages.  
To set the number of rings:  
1. Press SET UP when the telephone is not in use and the system announces  
the current number of rings setting.  
2. Press /SKIP or /REPEAT until the system announces the desired  
setting, then press SET UP to save the setting and go to the next setting,  
or press /PLAY/STOP to save and exit set up mode.  
If you subscribe to caller ID/call waiting and voicemail service through your  
telephone service provider, you can use your telephone answering system  
and voicemail together. Set your answering system to answer calls at least  
two rings earlier than your voicemail is set to answer. For example, set your  
voicemail to answer calls after six rings and set your answering system to  
answer after four rings. By doing this, if you are on a call, or if the answering  
system is busy recording a message and you receive another call, the second  
caller can leave a voicemail message.  
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Answering system operation  
Set telephone base ringer  
This feature allows you to select the telephone base ringer volume levels. You can choose from HI  
(high), OF (off) or LO (low).  
To change the setting:  
The answering  
system must be  
turned on for the  
message alert tone  
to function.  
1. Press SET UP in idle mode until the system announces the telephone base ringer setting.  
2. Press /SKIP or /REPEAT until the system announces the desired telephone base ringer volume  
level, then press SET UP to save the setting and go to the next setting or press /PLAY/STOP  
to save and exit set up mode.  
Set remote access code  
A two-digit security code is required to access the answering system remotely from any touch tone  
telephone. The code preset at the factory is 19. You can set the code from 10 to 99.  
To set the remote access code:  
1. Press SET UP when in idle mode until the system announces the remote access code setting.  
2. Press /SKIP or /REPEAT to change the remote access code by one, or press and hold /SKIP  
or /REPEAT to change it by increments of ten. Press SET UP to save the setting and go to the  
next setting, or press /PLAY/STOP to save and exit set up mode.  
Set message alert tone  
This feature programs the system to beep every 10 seconds to alert you of new messages. The  
beeping will stop when all new messages have been reviewed.  
To set the message alert tone:  
1. Press SET UP when in idle mode until the system announces the message alert tone setting.  
2. Press /SKIP or /REPEAT to alternate between on or off, then press SET UP to save the setting,  
and go to the next setting or press /PLAY/STOP to save and exit set up mode.  
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Answering system operation  
Outgoing announcement  
The outgoing announcement is the greeting callers hear when calls are  
answered by the answering system.  
The telephone is preset with a greeting that answers calls with “Hello, please  
leave a message after the tone.” You can use this preset announcement,  
or replace it with your own. While in the ANNC menu, press ANNC again  
to exit at anytime.  
Your  
announcement  
can be up to 90  
seconds in length.  
If you receive calls  
when the memory  
is full, the telephone  
will ring 10 times,  
then answer and  
announce “Memory  
is full, enter the  
remote access  
Play your announcement  
1. Press ANNC while in idle mode and the system will announce  
“Announcement, press PLAY or press RECORD.”  
2. Press /PLAY/STOP to play, and press /PLAY/STOP again to stop  
the playback.  
code.”  
Announcements  
shorter than two  
seconds will not be  
recorded.  
Record your own announcement  
1. Press ANNC when the phone is not in use and the system will announce  
“Announcement, press PLAY or press RECORD.”  
2. Press RECORD and the system announces “Record after the tone. Press  
STOP when you are done.”  
3. After the tone, speak towards the microphone at the bottom front of the  
telephone base from about nine inches away.  
4. Press /PLAY/STOP when finished.  
5. The answering system will automatically playback the newly recorded  
announcement and there will be a confirmation tone. Press  
STOP to stop the playback at anytime.  
/PLAY/  
6. Press  
/PLAY/STOP again to replay the recorded announcement.  
Press RECORD to record again (follow steps 2 to 4) if you do not like the  
announcement just recorded. Press ANNC to exit and return to idle mode.  
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Answering system operation  
Delete your announcement  
1. Press ANNC when the phone is not in use and the system will announce  
When your  
“Announcement, press PLAY or press RECORD.”  
announcement  
is deleted, calls  
will be answered  
with the preset  
announcement.  
If the system  
2. Press DELETE and the system will announce “Announcement deleted.”  
Message playback  
1. Press /PLAY/STOP to listen to messages.  
2. Press /PLAY/STOP again to stop playback.  
If you have new messages waiting, you will hear only the new message  
(oldest first). If there are no new messages, the system will play back all  
messages (oldest first).  
has less than  
five minutes of  
recording time left,  
the remaining time  
will be announced.  
If F is flashing in the  
message window,  
the memory is  
full. You will have  
to delete some  
messages before  
new ones can be  
recorded.  
When playback begins, the total number of messages is announced, followed  
by the day and time of the first message to be played.  
New message indication  
The message display counter will flash when there are new answering  
system messages.  
If the new message alert tone is turned on, the telephone base will beep  
every ten seconds when there are unreviewed messages.  
Options during playback  
+
-
• Press VOL /VOL to adjust the speaker volume.  
• Press /SKIP to skip to the next message.  
• Press /REPEAT to repeat the message currently playing. Press twice  
to listen to the previous message.  
• Press DELETE to delete the current message. The system will advance  
to the next message.  
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Answering system operation  
Delete all messages  
Press and hold DELETE when the phone is not in use to delete all old  
messages. The system will announce All old messages deleted.”  
Only old messages  
can be deleted.  
Messages can only  
be deleted after  
they are played.  
Memos shorter than  
one second will not  
be recorded.  
“Memory is full.” will  
be announced if  
you press RECORD  
when the memory  
is full.  
Record and play memos  
Memos are your own recorded messages used as reminders for yourself  
or other household members using the same answering system. They are  
saved, played back and deleted the same way as incoming messages.  
Record a memo  
1. Press RECORD when the phone is not in use. The system announces  
“Record after the tone. Press STOP when you are done.”  
2. After the tone, speak towards the microphone at the bottom front of the  
telephone base from about nine inches away.  
3. Press  
/PLAY/STOP when you finish recording.  
Each memo can be  
up to four minutes  
in length.  
Memo playback  
Press  
/PLAY/STOP while in idle mode. See Options during playback  
on page 31 for other options.  
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Answering system operation  
Remote access  
A two-digit security code is required to access the system remotely from any touch tone telephone.  
The factory preset code is 19; see page 29 to change it.  
1. Dial your telephone number from any touch tone telephone.  
2. When the system answers and announces the greeting, enter the two-digit security code.  
3. After hearing a double beep, enter one of the remote commands in the following table.  
4. Hang up or press 8 to end the call.  
If no key is pressed  
after entering  
remote access,  
any new messages  
will be played  
automatically.  
Once the new  
messages have  
been played,  
the system will  
Remote access commands:  
Hang up  
Saves all messages.  
announce the help  
menu options. If  
no key is pressed  
within 20 seconds,  
the remote access  
call is automatically  
disconnected.  
1
2
To play all messages.  
To play new messages only.  
To delete all old messages while no message is currently playing.  
To play the help menu.  
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*5  
5
Stop.  
When the  
answering system  
is turned off,  
the telephone  
will answer after  
10 rings, and  
announce “ Please  
enter your remote  
access code .”  
*7  
To record the outgoing announcement.  
8
0
To hang up the call.  
To turn the answering system on or off.  
Commands during playback mode:  
3
To delete the message currently playing and announces "Message deleted."  
4
To repeat the message that is playing.  
To play the previous message.  
To skip to the next message.  
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Answering system operation  
Message window displays  
The message counter usually displays the total number of memos and incoming messages. See the list below for explanations  
of other displays in this counter.  
0
No messages.  
1-98  
Total number of old message(s) recorded.  
0-98 (flashing)  
Total number of new and old message(s) recorded. The telephone base  
may have lost and regained power.  
99 & F (alternating)  
1-99 (counting)  
99 (flashing)  
1-99 (flashing)  
1-99  
Memory is full with total number of messages recorded.  
Elapsed time while recording memo or announcement (up to 90 seconds).  
Recording time exceeds 99 seconds.  
Current message number during new message playback.  
Current message number during old message playback.  
Current volume level while adjusting.  
1-8  
10-99  
Current remote access code while setting.  
ON (or) OF  
02, 04, 06, tS  
--  
Current answering system status (on or off).  
Current number of rings while setting.  
System is answering a call, or being set the time and date, or being  
accessed remotely.  
-- (flashing)  
System is being programmed or initialized.  
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Handset display screen messages  
The telephone number you have entered is already stored in the directory.  
ALREADY SAVED  
CALL LOG EMPTY  
CALLING HANDSET X  
CONNECTING...  
CHARGING  
There are no call log entries.  
Calling another handset.  
The cordless handset is searching for the telephone base.  
A handset with low battery has been placed in the telephone base or charger to  
recharge.  
There are no directory entries.  
DIRECTORY EMPTY  
ENDED  
You have just ended a call.  
Another system handset is calling.  
HANDSET Y IS CALLING  
INTERCOM  
The handset is on an intercom call.  
There is an incoming call.  
INCOMINGCALL  
INTERCOM ENDED  
LINE IN USE  
LIST FULL  
The handset is terminating an intercom call.  
A handset or another telephone on the same line is in use.  
The directory is full.  
The battery needs to be recharged.  
LOW BATTERY  
MICROPHONE ON  
NEW VOICE MAIL  
NO LINE  
MUTE has been turned off and the person on the other end can hear you.  
There are new voicemail message(s) from the local telephone company.  
There is no telephone line connected.  
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Handset display screen messages  
Communication between handset and telephone base is lost during a call.  
NO SIGNAL,CALL  
ENDED  
One handset is already viewing the call log or directory and another handset attempts to  
review it.  
NOT AVAILABLE  
AT THIS TIME  
Connected to the external call during call transfer.  
The cordless handset locator has been activated.  
The handset is in use.  
OUTSIDE  
**PAGING**  
PHONE  
The battery is very low. The handset should be placed in the telephone base or charger.  
The ringer is muted temporarily during incoming call.  
Your operation has been saved.  
PLACEIN CHARGER  
RINGER MUTE  
SAVED  
The handset speakerphone is in use.  
SPEAKER  
You have attempted to make an intercom call, but the handset you are calling is out of range  
or on an external call.  
UNABLE TO CALL  
TRY AGAIN  
You are attempting to save caller ID entry with no name or number.  
UNABLE TO SAVE  
The battery is not installed or not installed properly in the handset.  
WARNING  
-OR -  
CHECK BATTERY!  
The battery needs to be replaced.  
-OR -  
An incorrect battery has been installed by mistake. Use only the supplied VTech battery or  
equivalent.  
There are un-reviewed calls in your call log.  
XX MISSED CALLS  
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Handset and telephone base indicators  
Handset lights  
• On when the handset speakerphone is in use.  
Telephone base lights  
IN USE  
• Flashes when there is an incoming call or another telephone on the same line is in use.  
• On when the handset is in use.  
Flashes when you have new voicemail. Voicemail is offered by your telephone service provider.  
VOICEMAIL  
CHARGE  
• On when the handset is in the telephone base or charger and is charging.  
• On when the answering system is on.  
ANS ON/OFF  
Handset icons  
MUTE  
• Microphone is muted.  
• Ringer off.  
NEW  
• New call log entries.  
• New voicemail received from the local telephone company.  
• In speakerphone mode.  
NEW VOICE MAIL  
SPEAKER  
Battery indicator  
• Cycles (low, medium, and full) when handset battery is charging.  
• Flashes when the battery is low and needs charging.  
• Displays solid when the battery is fully charged.  
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Battery  
After the battery is fully charged, you can expect the following performance:  
Operation  
Operating time  
8 hours  
While in handset use (talking*)  
While in speakerphone mode (talking*)  
While not in use (standby*)  
3 hours  
96 hours  
* Operating times are approximate. Your results may vary.  
** Handset is off the telephone base but not in use.  
The battery needs charging when:  
• A new battery is installed in the handset.  
• The telephone beeps when taken off the telephone base.  
Battery indicator on the handset screen is flashing.  
CAUTION:  
To reduce the risk of fire, read and follow these instructions:  
Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire. They may explode. Check with local waste management codes for special  
disposal instructions.  
• Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies). Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause burns or injury to the eyes or  
skin. The electrolyte may be toxic if swallowed.  
• Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to create a short circuit with conductive materials such as rings, bracelets,  
and keys. The battery and/or conductor may overheat and cause burns.  
Charge the battery(ies) provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the instructions and  
limitations specified in this manual.  
WARNING:  
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO WATER OR ANY TYPE OF MOISTURE.  
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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:  
1. Read and understand all instructions.  
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.  
3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.  
4. Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bathtub, kitchen sink, or swimming pool).  
5. Do not place this product on an unstable table, shelf, stand or other unstable surfaces.  
6. Slots and openings in the back or bottom of the telephone base 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 be walked on.  
9. Never push objects of any kind into this product through the slots in the base or handset as they may touch dangerous voltage points or create a short circuit  
that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.  
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.  
12. 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 operation 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. If the product has been dropped and the base and/or handset has been damaged.  
F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.  
13. Avoid using a telephone (other than cordless) during an electrical storm. There is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.  
14. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.  
15. Only put the handset of your telephone next to your ear when it is in normal talk mode.  
16. The power adapters are intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position. The prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place if it is  
plugged into a ceiling or an under-the-table/cabinet outlet.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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Troubleshooting  
If you have difficulty operating your telephone, please try the suggestions below. For Customer Service, visit our website at  
Problem  
Suggestion  
My telephone does  
not work at all.  
• Make sure the battery is installed and charged correctly (pages 3 and 38). For optimum daily  
performance, return the cordless handset to the telephone base or charger after use.  
Make sure the power adapter is securely plugged into an outlet not controlled by a wall switch.  
Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the telephone base and the telephone  
wall jack.  
• Unplug the electrical power to the telephone base. Wait for approximately 15 seconds,  
then plug it back in. Allow up to one minute for the cordless handset and telephone base to  
synchronize.  
• Charge the battery in the cordless handset for at least 16 hours.  
• Remove and re-insert the battery. If that still does not work, it may be necessary to purchase  
a new battery.  
• Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone wall jack and plug in a working telephone.  
If the other telephone does not work, the problem is probably in the wiring or the local service.  
Call the local telephone company.  
LOW BATTERY is  
• Place the handset in the telephone base or charger for recharging.  
displayed on screen.  
• Remove and re-install the battery and use it normally until fully discharged, then recharge the  
handset on the telephone base or charger for 16 hours.  
• If the above measures do not correct the problem, the battery may need to be replaced.  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Suggestion  
The battery does not  
charge in the handset  
or the handset battery  
does not accept  
• Make sure the handset is placed in the telephone base or charger correctly. The CHARGE  
light on the telephone base or charger should be on.  
• Remove and reinstall the battery, then charge for 16 hours.  
• If the cordless handset is in the charger or in the telephone base but the CHARGE light is not  
charge.  
on, refer to The CHARGE light is off in this section.  
• It may be necessary to purchase a new battery. Please refer to the Battery section (page 38)  
of this user’s manual.  
• The telephone might be malfunctioning. Please refer to the Warranty section (page 50) of this  
user’s manual for further instruction.  
The CHARGE light  
is off.  
• Clean the charging contacts on the cordless handset(s) and telephone base each month using  
a pencil eraser or a dry non-abrasive fabric.  
Make sure the power adapter and telephone line cords are plugged in correctly and securely.  
• Unplug the power adapter. Wait for 15 seconds before plugging it back in. Allow up to one  
minute for the cordless handset and telephone base to reset.  
• The telephone might be malfunctioning. Please refer to the Warranty section (page 50) of this  
user’s manual for further instruction.  
There is no dial tone.  
• First, try all the above suggestions.  
• Move the cordless handset closer to the telephone base. It might be out of range.  
• The telephone line cord might be malfunctioning. Try installing a new telephone line cord.  
• Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone wall jack and connect a different telephone.  
If there is no dial tone on this telephone either, the problem is in your wiring or local service.  
Contact your local telephone company.  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Suggestion  
The telephone does  
not ring when there is  
an incoming call.  
• Make sure the ringer is on (page 9 for handset and page 29 for telephone base).  
• Make sure the telephone line cord and power adapter are plugged in properly (page 2).  
• The cordless handset may be too far from the telephone base. Move it closer to the  
telephone base.  
• There may be too many extension phones on the telephone line to allow all of them to ring  
simultaneously. Try unplugging some of them.  
• If the other telephones in your home are having the same problem, the problem is in the wiring  
or local service. Contact the local telephone company (charges may apply).  
• Other electronic products can cause interference to your cordless telephone. Try installing your  
telephone as far away as possible from the following electronic devices: wireless routers, radios,  
radio towers, pager towers, cellular telephones, digital telephones, intercoms, room monitors,  
televisions, VCRs, personal computers, kitchen appliances, and other cordless telephones.  
The telephone does  
not ring when there is  
an incoming call.  
Test a working telephone at the telephone wall jack. If another telephone has the same problem,  
the problem is in the telephone wall jack. Contact your local telephone company (charges may  
apply).  
• The telephone line cord might be malfunctioning. Try installing a new telephone line cord.  
• Re-install the battery and place the cordless handset in the telephone base.  
• Wait for the cordless handset to synchronize with the telephone base. Allow up to one minute  
for this to take place.  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Suggestion  
I cannot dial out.  
• First, try all the above suggestions.  
• Make sure there is a dial tone before dialing. It is normal if the cordless handset takes a second  
or two to synchronize with the telephone before producing a dial tone. Wait an extra second  
before dialing.  
Make sure the telephone is set to the correct dial mode (pulse dial or tone dial) for the service in  
your area. Refer to the Dial type section of this user’s manual (page 11) to set the dial mode.  
• If the other telephones in your home are having the same problem, the problem is in the wiring  
or local service. Contact your local telephone company (charges may apply).  
• Eliminate any background noise. Noise from a television, radio, or other appliances may cause  
the telephone not to dial out properly. If you cannot eliminate the background noise, first try  
muting the cordless handset before dialing, or dialing from another room in your home with  
less background noise.  
My cordless handset  
beeps and is not  
• Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the telephone base. Plug the telephone  
base into a different working electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.  
performing normally.  
• Move the cordless handset closer to the telephone base. It may be out of range.  
• Reset the telephone base by unplugging the electrical power to the base. Wait for 15 seconds  
and plug it back in again. Allow up to one minute for the cordless handset and the telephone  
base to synchronize.  
• Other electronic products can cause interference to your cordless telephone. Try installing  
your telephone as far away from these electronic devices as possible: wireless routers, radios,  
radio towers, pager towers, cellular telephones, intercoms, room monitors, televisions, personal  
computers, kitchen appliances and other cordless telephones.  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Suggestion  
There is interference  
during a telephone  
conversation.  
• The handset may be out of range. Move it closer to the telephone base.  
Do you have DSL service? If yes, you need to have a DSL filter installed at every telephone  
wall jack that has a telephone connected to it (page 4). Contact your DSL service provider for  
filter information.  
My calls fade out  
when I am using the  
cordless handset.  
• Appliances or other cordless telephones plugged into the same circuit as the telephone base  
can cause interference. Try moving the appliance or telephone base to another outlet.  
• Other electronic products can cause interference to your cordless telephone. Try installing your  
telephone as far away as possible from the following electronic devices: wireless routers, radios,  
radio towers, pager towers, cellular telephones, digital telephones, intercoms, room monitors,  
televisions, VCRs, personal computers, kitchen appliances, and other cordless telephones.  
• Microwave ovens operate on the same frequency as your telephone. It is normal to experience  
static on your telephone while the microwave oven is operating. Do not install this telephone  
in the same outlet or near a microwave oven.  
• If your telephone is plugged in with a modem or a surge protector, plug the telephone (or  
modem/surge protector) into a different location. If this doesn’t solve the problem, re-locate  
your telephone or modem farther apart from each other, or use a different surge protector.  
• The location of your telephone base can impact the performance of your cordless phone. For  
better reception, install the telephone base in a centralized location within your home or office,  
away from walls or other obstructions. In many environments, elevating the telephone base  
will improve overall performance.  
• Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone wall jack and plug in a corded telephone.  
If calls are still not clear, the problem is probably in the wiring or local service. Contact your  
local service company (charges may apply).  
• If the other telephones in your home are having the same problem, the problem is in the wiring  
or local service. Contact the local telephone company (charges may apply).  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Suggestion  
I hear other calls when • Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone wall jack. Plug in a different telephone. If  
using the telephone.  
you still hear other calls, the problem is probably in the wiring or local service. Call your local  
telephone company.  
I hear noise on the  
cordless handset, and  
none of the keys or  
buttons works.  
• Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged in securely.  
My caller ID features  
are not working  
properly.  
• Caller ID is a subscription service. You must subscribe to this service from your local telephone  
company for this feature to work on your telephone.  
• The caller may not be calling from an area which supports caller ID.  
• Both you and the caller’s telephone companies must use equipment which are compatible  
with the caller ID service.  
If you subscribe to DSL service, install a DSL filter to the telephone line between the telephone  
base and the telephone line jack. Contact your DSL service provider for filter information.  
The system does  
• Make sure you subscribe to caller ID with call waiting features provided by the local telephone  
company.  
• The caller may not be calling from an area which supports caller ID.  
• Both you and the caller’s telephone companies must use equipment which are compatible  
with caller ID service.  
not receive caller ID  
or the system does  
not display caller ID  
during call waiting.  
If you subscribe to DSL service, install a DSL filter to the telephone line between the telephone  
base and the telephone line jack. Contact your DSL service provider for filter information.  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Suggestion  
Caller ID entries  
do not match the  
numbers I need to  
dial.  
• Although the call log entries you receive are 10 digits, (the area code plus the 7-digit number,)  
in some areas, you may need to dial only the seven digits, or a 1 plus the seven digits, or a  
1 plus the area code plus the seven digits. You can change the number of digits that you dial  
from the call log.  
• While reviewing the call log, press # repeatedly to display these dialing options for local and  
long distance numbers before dialing or saving the telephone number.  
CONNECTING... is  
shown in the handset  
display window. Why  
don’t I get a dial tone  
when I try to use this  
telephone?  
• The handset may be out of range. Move it closer to the telephone base.  
• Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the telephone base. Use a working electrical  
outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch.  
• Reset your telephone by unplugging the power adapter from the telephone base. Disconnect  
the battery from the cordless handset. Wait for 15 seconds, then plug in the power adapter and  
re-install the battery. Place the handset in the telephone base and allow up to one minute for  
the handset and telephone base to synchronize.  
Other electronic products may prevent your handset and telephone base from communicating  
with each other. Try installing your telephone base as far away from these electronic devices as  
possible: wireless routers, radios, radio towers, pager towers, cellular telephones, intercoms, room  
monitors, televisions, personal computers, kitchen appliances and other cordless telephones.  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Suggestion  
The answering system • Make sure the answering system is on. When the answering system is on, the red light on the  
does not answer after  
the correct number of  
rings.  
ANSWER ON/OFF key should be lit.  
• If toll saver is activated, the number of rings changes to two when there are new messages  
waiting (page 28).  
• If the memory is full or if the answering system is off, the system will answer after ten rings.  
• In some cases, the answering system will be affected by the ringing system used by the local  
telephone company.  
The outgoing  
announcement is not  
clear.  
• When recording the announcement, make sure you speak in a normal tone of voice about nine  
inches from the telephone base.  
Make sure there is no background noise (television, music, traffic, etc.) when recording.  
The messages on  
the system are very  
difficult to hear.  
+
-
/VOL  
• Press VOL  
on the telephone base to increase the speaker volume.  
The answering system • Make sure the answering system is on.  
does not record  
messages.  
• If the answering machine memory is full, it will not record new messages until some old  
messages are deleted.  
The messages on the • If a caller leaves a very long message, part of it may be lost when the system disconnects the  
answering system are  
incomplete.  
call after 90 seconds.  
• If the memory on the system becomes full during a message, the system stops recording and  
disconnects the call.  
• If the caller’s voice is very soft, the system may stop recording and disconnect the call.  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Suggestion  
The answering system • Make sure your remote access code is correct (page 29).  
does not respond to  
remote commands.  
• Make sure you are calling from a touch-tone telephone. When dialing a number, there should  
be tones. If there are clicks, then it is not a touch-tone telephone and cannot activate the  
answering system.  
• The answering system may not detect the remote access code when your announcement is  
playing. Wait until the announcement is over before entering the code.  
There may be interference on the telephone line you are using. Press the dial pad keys firmly  
when dialing.  
Common cure for  
electronic equipment.  
• If the telephone is not responding normally, try putting the cordless handset in the telephone  
base or the charger. If it does not seem to respond, try the following (in the order listed):  
• Disconnect the power to the telephone base.  
• Disconnect the battery on the cordless handset.  
• Wait a few minutes before connecting power to the telephone base.  
• Re-install the battery and place the cordless handset in the telephone base or charger.  
• Wait for the cordless handset to synchronize its connection with the telephone base. Allow up  
to one minute for this to take place.  
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Operating range  
This cordless telephone operates with the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, this handset and telephone base can  
communicate over only a certain distance - which can vary with the locations of the telephone base and handset, the weather, and the layout of your home or office.  
When the handset is out of range, the handset will display CONNECTING.... NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME will be displayed if access is denied.  
If there is a call while the handset is out of range, it might not ring, or if it does ring, the call might not connect well when you press  
the telephone base, then press /FLASH to answer the call.  
/FLASH. Move closer to  
If the handset moves out of range during a telephone conversation, there might be interference.  
To improve reception, move closer to the telephone base.  
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 outdoor in the rain, or handle it with wet hands. Do not install the telephone base near a  
sink, bathtub or shower.  
Electrical storms  
Electrical storms can sometimes cause power surges harmful to electronic equipment. For your own safety, take caution when using electrical 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.  
Remember that electrical appliances can cause serious injury if used when you are wet or standing in water. If the telephone base should fall into the 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.  
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About cordless telephones  
Privacy: The same features that make a cordless telephone convenient create some limitations. Telephone calls are transmitted between the telephone base and  
the cordless handset by radio waves, so there is a possibility that the cordless telephone conversations could be intercepted by radio receiving equipment within  
range of the cordless handset. For this reason, you should not think of cordless telephone conversations as being as private as those on corded telephones.  
Electrical power: The telephone base of this cordless telephone must be connected to a working electrical outlet. The electrical outlet should not be controlled  
by a wall switch. Calls cannot be made from the cordless handset if the telephone base is unplugged or switched off, or if the electrical power is interrupted.  
Potential TV interference: Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause interference to televisions and VCRs. To minimize or prevent  
such interference, do not place the telephone base of the cordless telephone near or on top of a TV or VCR. If interference is experienced, moving the cordless  
telephone farther away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate the interference.  
Rechargeable batteries: This product contains either nickel-cadmium or nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries. Exercise care in handling batteries in  
order not to create a short circuit with conducting material such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause harm. Observe  
proper polarity between the battery and the battery charger.  
Nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries: Dispose of these batteries in a safe manner. Do not burn or puncture. Like other batteries of this type, if burned  
or punctured, they could release caustic material which could cause injury.  
Warranty  
What does this limited warranty cover?  
The manufacturer of this VTech Product warrants to the holder of a valid proof of purchase (“Consumer” or “you”) that the Product and all accessories provided  
in the sales package (“Product”) are free from defects in material and workmanship, pursuant to the following terms and conditions, when installed and used  
normally and in accordance with the Product operating instructions. This limited warranty extends only to the Consumer for Products purchased and used in the  
United States of America and Canada.  
What will VTech do if the Product is not free from 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 the Product, we may use new or refurbished replacement parts. If we choose to replace the Product, we may replace it with a new or  
refurbished Product of the same or similar design. We will retain the defective parts, modules, or equipment. Repair or replacement of the Product, at VTech’s  
option, is your exclusive remedy. VTech will return repaired or replacement Products to you in working condition. 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 (1) YEAR from the date of purchase. If VTech repairs or replaces a Materially Defective Product under  
the terms of this limited warranty, this limited warranty also applies to the repaired or replacement Product 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. A 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. A product that has been damaged due to repair, alteration or modification by anyone other than an authorized service representative of VTech; or  
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Warranty  
3. A product to the extent that the problem experienced is caused by signal conditions, network reliability, or cable or antenna systems; or  
4. A product to the extent that the problem is caused by use with non-VTech accessories; or  
5. A product whose warranty/quality stickers, product serial number plates or electronic serial numbers have been removed, altered or rendered illegible; or  
6. A product purchased, used, serviced, or shipped for repair from outside the United States of America or Canada, or used for commercial or institutional  
purposes (including but not limited to Products used for rental purposes); or  
7. A product returned without valid proof of purchase (see item 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, please call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, please call 1 (800) 267-7377. NOTE: Before calling for service,  
please review 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 the Product(s) to the service location. VTech will return repaired or replaced Product under this limited warranty. Transportation, delivery  
or handling charges are 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; and  
2. Include a “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/Provincial Law Rights: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state or province to province.  
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 the date of purchase. Some states/provinces 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/provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may  
not apply to you.  
Please retain your original sales receipt as proof of purchase.  
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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 15 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.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and  
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Privacy of communications may not be ensured  
when using this telephone.  
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 telephone base 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.  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
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 RJ11 jack should normally be used for connecting to a single line and an RJ14 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.  
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FCC, ACTA and IC regulations  
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:  
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  
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including  
interference that may cause undesired operation.  
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 0.1. 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.  
This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications.  
The RBRC® seal  
The RBRC® seal on the nickel-metal-hydride 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-metal-hydride 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  
TM  
or at authorized VTech product service centers. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY  
for information on Ni-MH 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  
Frequency control  
Crystal controlled  
PLL synthesizer  
Transmit frequency  
Telephone base: 5725-5850 MHz  
Handset: 2400-2483 MHz  
Receive frequency  
Telephone base: 2400-2483.5 MHz  
Handset: 5725-5850 MHz  
Channels  
95  
Nominal effective range  
Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC. Actual operating range may vary according  
to environmental conditions at the time of use.  
Size  
Handset: 139.0mm X 49.0mm X 39.0mm  
Telephone base: 177.1mm X 127.2mm X 100.4mm  
Charger: 79mm X 90.6mm X 58.4mm  
Weight  
Handset: 145.0 grams (including battery)  
Telephone base: 423.8 grams  
Charger: 72.74 grams  
Power requirements  
Memory  
Handset: 3 cells AAA 3.6V 550mAh NiMH battery  
Telephone base: DC 9V@ 600mA  
Charger: DC 9V @200mA  
Directory: 50 memory locations; up to 32 digits and 16 characters per location  
Call log: 50 memory locations  
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Index  
A
D
H
About cordless telephones 50  
Handset display screen messages 35  
7
Advanced operation  
Answer calls 12  
Answering system operation 26  
17  
I
4
Important safety instructions 39  
Index  
55  
3
Installation  
1
B
Basic operation  
Battery 3, 38  
12  
DSL filter  
2
K
E
C
End calls 12  
L
Exchangeable colorful handset ring  
6
Chain dialing 16  
M
F
Maintenance  
49  
FCC, ACTA and IC regulations 52  
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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 Technologies Canada, Ltd., Richmond, B.C.  
Copyright ©2008 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD.  
Printed in China.  
91-001419-070-100  
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Users manual  
Models:  
DS4121-3/DS4122-3/  
DS4121-4/DS4122-4  
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