| Table of contents   Getting started                                           4   Parts check list                                          4   Installation                                                 5   Choose a location                                       5   Install handset battery                                   5   Connect power to base unit/chargers                   6   Check battery indicator                                 7   Check for dial tone                                       7   Noise filter                                               8   Belt clip (optional)                                       8   Wall mounting (optional)                                   9   Handset layout                                           10   Base unit layout                                          11   Basic operation                                         12   Handset icons                                         12   Handset LEDs                                         12   Base LEDs                                             12   Handset operation                                     13   Making calls                                           13   Answering calls                                       13   Adjust handset volume                                13   Flash function                                         13   Redial                                                 14   Mute                                                   14   Intercom call                                           14   Call forward                                           15   Call transfer                                           16   Conference call                                       16   Find handset                                           16   Voice mail service                                     16   Directory                                                 17   Store a new entry                                     17   Characters by number                                 18   Review/dial from the directory                         19   Edit a directory entry                                  19   Delete a directory entry                               20   Caller ID                                                 21   Caller ID - call waiting ID                              21   Review caller ID                                       22   Store caller ID                                         22   Dial from caller ID                                     24   Delete caller ID                                        24   Handset settings                                         25   Ringer volume                                         25   Ring tone                                              25   Key tone                                               25   Language                                             26   Clear voice mail                                       26   Dial type                                               26   Answering system operation                             27   Turn your answering system off and on               27   Day and time announcements                       27   To check day and time                                 28   Menu features                                         29   Outgoing announcement                             29   Record outgoing announcement                      29   NEED HELP?   This manual has all the feature operations and troubleshooting you need to   install and operate your new VTech telephone  Please take the time to review   this manual thoroughly to ensure proper installation of this VTech innovative   and feature rich product  You can also visit our website at www vtechphones   com for support, shopping, and everything new at VTech   In Canada, please visit www vtechcanada com   VTech toll free 1-800-595-9511   In Canada dial 1-800-267-7377   Getting started   Parts check list:   1  Telephone base   2  Handsets (4)   3  Charger power adaptors (3)   4  Chargers (3)   5  Telephone line cord   6  Wall mount bracket   7  Belt clips (4)   • Before using   this telephone,   please read   the Important   Safety   3  Charger power adaptors (3)   Instructions on   page 51   8  Quick start guide   9  Base power adaptor   10  Batteries (3)   2  Handsets (4)   1  Telephone base   4  Chargers (3)   11  User’s manual   Topurchasereplacementbatteries,   visit us on the web at www   vtechphones com or call VTech   Communications, Inc  at 1-800-   595-9511  In Canada, contact   VTech Telecommunications   CanadaLtd  atwww vtechcanada   com or 1-800-267-7377   5  Telephone   line cord   8  Quick start   guide   6  Wall mount   bracket   7  Belt clips (4)   9  Base power adaptor   10  Batteries (4)   11  User’s manual   4 www vtechphones com   Installation   Choose a location   Install handset battery   1  Align the two holes in the plug with   the socket pins, then snap the plug   into place   2  Place the battery in the compartment with   the wires in the upper right corner   3  Replace cover by sliding it upwards until   For maximum performance of your   cordless telephone system:   1  Choose a central location for your   • • Use only the provided   VTech battery, or   equivalent   base unit   Place the handset in   its base or charger   when not in use to   ensure optimum   performance   2  Install your phone(s) as far away as   possible from any other cordless   (wireless) device such as cordless   telephones, 802 11 wireless router   (for example, WiFi)   it clicks into place   4  Be sure to charge the battery for 16 hours   before using your phone   3  Install your phone(s) as far away   as possible from other electronic   equipment such as microwave   ovens, televisions, computers,   etc   4  Install your telephone equipment   away from heat sources and direct   sunlight   5  Avoid excessive moisture, dust or   extreme cold   1   2   3 1 www vtechphones com   5 Installation   Connect power to base unit/chargers   1  Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch, and the   connector into the bottom of the base unit   2  Choose the location for your charger, and plug its power supply into an electrical   • CAUTION: To reduce   the risk of fire or injury,   read and follow these   instructions:   outlet   1  Use only the battery   supplied, or equivalent   To telephone outlet   To power outlet   2  Do not open or   mutilate the battery   Released electrolyte   is corrosive and may   cause damage to the   eyes or skin It may be   toxic if swallowed   3  Exercise care in   handling battery in   order not to short the   battery with conducting   materials such as   rings, bracelets, and   keys  The battery or   conductor may overheat   and cause burns   • if you need to install   your phone within the   same room as other   cordless phones or   wireless products, you   may need to select   a different channel   Connect to phone line   for your router and or   change the channel on   your phone’s handsets   Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the telephone line jack at the bottom of the telephone   base  Then plug the other end of the cord into the wall telephone outlet   • Connect the power and   telephone line cords   to the underside of the   base as illustrated   6 www vtechphones com   Installation   Check battery indicator   If you receive a check battery warning, it indicates one of the following:   1  There is no battery in your handset  You need to install the supplied battery into your handset (see   Install handset battery on page 5 )   2  The battery needs to be replaced   3  The battery has been installed incorrectly  Please reinstall (see Install handset battery) and/or   • • Plug the AC adaptor   into an electrical outlet   If the battery has not   been charged,   place the handset in the   base or charger, and   allow it to charge for at   least 16 hours   see the diagram in the battery compartment of the handset   Caution: Use only   the VTech power   supply provided with   your phone •   If the phone will not be   used for a long period of   time, remove the battery   to prevent possible   leakage   Check for dial tone   After the battery is charged, press   or SPEAKER on the handset  You should hear a dial tone   If not, see Troubleshooting   • • If you have any trouble   installing your phone,   please refer to the   Troubleshooting   section near the end of   this manual   When in low battery   mode, the keypad   sounds, backlighting   and speakerphone   features will not work   When the battery has   been charged, these   features will return to   their normal function   www vtechphones com   7 Installation   If you subscribe to DSL service   If you hear interference during conversations and/or your caller ID features are not functioning properly,   install a noise filter to the telephone line between the base unit and the telephone line jack. Contact   your DSL provider to obtain a noise filter.   Noise filter (For   DSL users)   To single telephone   jack (RJ11C)   Telephone line cord   Belt clip (optional)   To attach   To remove   8 www vtechphones com   Wall mounting (optional)   The wall mount brackets are designed for use on standard wall mount plates only   1  Plug the connector of the base power adaptor to the connector jack at the bottom of the base unit   Then plug the adaptor into an electrical outlet.   2  Connect the telephone line cord to the jack at the bottom of the base unit, and the other end to   the wall jack   3  Line up the tabs on the wall mount adaptors with the holes at the bottom of the base unit/back of   the charger. Snap the wall mount bracket firmly in place.   4. Mount the base unit on the wall. Position the base unit so that the mounting studs will fit into the   holes on the wall mount bracket  Slide base unit down on the mounting studs until it locks into   place   www vtechphones com   9 Handset layout   1  Earpiece   2  Headset jack (2 5mm)   3  CID (scroll down)   4. Talk/flash   5  Dialing keys (0-9, *, #)   6  Redial/pause   7  Speaker   8  LCD display   9  Directory (scroll up)   10  Volume control   11  Menu/select   12  Off/clear   13  Intercom   14  Mute/remove   10   www vtechphones com   Base unit layout   1 2 10   11   3 4 12   13   5 6 7 8 9 1  Find handset   2  Record/memo   3  Time/set   10  Delete   11  Repeat   12  Skip   4  Change   13  Mailbox play/stop   5  Setup   6  Volume control   7  Charging LED   8  In use LED   9  Answer on/off   www vtechphones com   11   Basic operation   Handset icons   Icon   Description   • On when the microphone is muted   • On when there are new call log entries   • On when the handset ringer is muted   MUTE   NEW   • Low battery indicator or charging indicator   Handset LEDs   LED   Description   • On when in handsfree mode   Base LEDs   LED   Description   • On when the phone is off the hook   IN USE   • Flashes when an extension phone is off the hook   • On when the handset is charging in the base   CHARGE   ON/OFF   • On when the answering system power is on   12   www vtechphones com   Handset operation   Making calls   • Press   then dial the phone number   -OR-   Dial the phone number first, then press   • Press OFF to end your call or place the handset in its base or   charger   (or SPEAKER) to use the handset speakerphone feature),   • The procedure   to change   the volume is   the same for   the handset   earpiece,   (or SPEAKER)   speakerphone   and headset   Answering calls   • Press   , SPEAKER or any dialing keys   • • Use   to   access phone   company   subscriber   • Press OFF to end your call or place the handset into its base or   charger   services, as   described by   your provider   If the redial   memory is   empty, and   REDIAL is   pressed, a   double beep will   sound   Adjust handset volume   The volume control is on the right side of the handset  During a call,   press the VOLUME + or - keys to adjust the listening volume to a   comfortable level  When you reach the maximum or minimum setting,   a double beep will sound   Flash function   When you subscribe to call waiting service from your telephone   company, press   waiting signal  Press   to switch to the new call when you receive a call   again to switch back to the original call   Redial   • Press REDIAL/PAUSE to display the last telephone number dialed   from the handset (up to 32 digits)  Use   or , or REDAIL button   to scroll through the last five numbers dialed. When the beginning   or the end of the redial list is reached, a double beep will sound   www vtechphones com   13   Handset operation   • Press OFF to exit the redial review list   • When the desired number is reached, press   or SPEAKER to   dial   • When the desired entry displays, press MUTE/REMOVE to delete   it. You’ll hear a confirmation beep will sound.   Mute   PHONE   MUTED   00:00:15   00:00:15   • During a call, press the MUTE/REMOVE key to disable the   microphone  The screen will display MUTED briefly:   MUTE   PHONE   MICROPHONE ON   • Press MUTE/REMOVE again to return to normal two-way   conversation  MICROPHONE ON will display briefly.   Intercom call   INTERCOM TO:   • Press INT on the originating handset (HS1)   • INTERCOM TO: will show on the screen   • Select the handset number you wish to establish an intercom   connection  (We’ll use handset number 2 for this example)  The   display will show CALLING HANDSET 2   CALLING   • Handset 2 shows CALLING HANDSET 1   HANDSET 2   • Press INT, SPEAKER, TALK, or any dialing key on HS2 to pick   up the call and the display will change to INTERCOM   INTERCOM   14   www vtechphones com   Handset operation   • Press INT, OFF, or place HS1 back into its base or charger to   end the call   INTERCOM ENDED   If the destination handset is in use, cannot be reached or turned   off, the display on the originating handset will show UNABLE TO   CALL TRY AGAIN   UNABLE TO CALL   TRY AGAIN   Call forward   An external call can be forwarded or transferred from one handset   (HS1) to another (HS2)   • While on an external call, you can forward the call to HS2 by   pressing and holding INTERCOM  HS1 will display FORWARD   TO: you should then input the number of the handset you wish   to forward the call to   FORWARD TO:   • HS2 will show INCOMING CALL and ring   • Press   /FLASH on HS2 to answer the call   If the forwarded call is not answered within 30 seconds, the   external call will be returned to HS1 and the display will show   CALL BACK and ring for 30 seconds  If the returned call is not   answered within 30 seconds, it will end automatically   www vtechphones com   15   Handset operation   Call transfer   • While on an external call, any system handset (HS1) can transfer the call to another system handset   (HS2) by pressing INT  The external call is put on hold automatically  Then select the handset   number to be transferred   • For the FIND   HANDSET   function to work,   the system   • HS2 will ring and the screen will show HS1 IS CALLING   • Pick up the intercom call on HS2 by pressing   /FLASH   handsets need   to be in idle (off)   mode   • An intercom call is established and HS1 can communicate with HS2 prior to the external call being   transferred  CALL TRANSFERRED will briefly display on HS1.   If the transferred call is not answered within 100 seconds, the external call will be returned to HS1   and the screen will show CALL BACK   Conference call   PHONE 00:00:25   ** PAGING **   It is possible to establish a conference call between two handsets and   the external line   While one handset is already connected to the external line, the other   handset can join the call by pressing   immediately established, both handsets will show:     A conference call will be   Find handset   • To locate a misplaced handset, press FIND HANDSET on the base to   page all system handsets   • To end the page at the base, press FIND HANDSET again   • To end the page at the handset, press   key (0-9, *, #)   , SPEAKER, or any dial pad   Voice mail   If you subscribe to voice mail service provided by your telephone company, you can   receive voice mail messages from callers  When you have a new voice mail, the   screen will display NEW VOICE MAIL, and the voice mail indicator will flash.   HANDSET 1   NEW VOICE MAIL   On how to access your voice mail, contact your local telephone company for   further instruction   16   www vtechphones com   Directory   Your phone can store up to 50 numbers with names in the directory  Each directory location can hold   up to 32 digits for the number and 16 characters for the name  When one handset is accessing the   directory, no other system handsets can access it  If this is attempted, NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS   TIME will be displayed on the second handset   • All handsets   share a common   directory which   is stored in the   base  Entries   Store a new entry   >STORE   REVIEW   • Press MENU   inserted into   • With DIRECTORY selected, press SEL   one handset are   available for all   handsets, and   if one deletes a   directory entry,   it will disappear   from all handsets   • Press   to select STORE  Press SEL   • You will be prompted to ENTER NUMBER  Use the dialing keys   to enter the number you wish to store in the directory  Press the   MUTE/REMOVE key to backspace and make corrections  Press   SEL   ENTER NUMBER   800-595-9511_   • While entering   numbers,   press and hold   REDIAL/PAUSE   to add pauses if   necessary   • You will then be prompted to ENTER NAME  Use the dialing keys   to spell the name  Press SEL   ENTER NAME   _ • You’ll hear a confirmation tone, and the new directory entry will   briefly be displayed.   • If there is a   duplicated   number in   LIST FULL   directory, the   display will show:   ALREADY   SAVED   • If the directory is full, the handset will display LIST FULL   www vtechphones com   17   Directory   Characters by number   Pressing any particular key causes different characters to be displayed in the following order:   • If you wish to   store a number   from redial   memory into the   directory, press   REDIAL/PAUSE   Characters by number of key presses   Key   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 & c f 8 9 1 # ‘ , - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 then   or   A D G J B E H K N Q U X C F I 2 3 4 5 6 S 8 Z a d g j b e h k n p u w to scroll to the   desired redial   number from   memory  Press   SEL   i L O R V Y l M P T m 7 t o q v x r s z W 0 9 y ? ! / ( ) @ space   # 18   www vtechphones com   Directory   Review/dial from the directory   >DIRECTORY   CALL LOG   • Press MENU, with DIRECTORY is displayed, press SEL  With   REVIEW in the first line, press SEL   • When reviewing   the directory,   the second line   of the display   will show the   number, up to   16 digits  For   numbers longer   than 16 digits,   only the first 13   digits will be   - OR -   With the handset in idle, press to enter the directory review mode   The first directory entry will be displayed.   • Scroll through the directory entries using   and   or enter the first   character of the name to be searched (using the digit keys)  Continue   navigating using the   or   scroll keys, until you reach the entry   to be dialed   shown  Press   or # to scroll the   phone number   to see the   * • Press   or SPEAKER to dial the number   additional digits   Edit a directory entry   • If there are no   entries in the   directory, when   it is accessed,   DIRECTORY   EMPTY will   display   • Follow the steps in Review/dial from the directory (above) to reach   the entry to be edited   • Press SEL to enter number edit mode   EDIT NUMBER   • Press MUTE/REMOVE to backspace and delete numbers, or press   CID or DIR to move the cursor to the number you wish to change   Then re-enter the correct number(s) by pressing the dialing keys (0-9)   Press and hold REDIAL/PAUSE to add pauses if necessary   800-595-9511_   www vtechphones com   19   Directory   • Press SEL   EDIT NAME   VTech Com_   • Press MUTE/REMOVE to backspace and use the digit keys to   enter the correct name   • Press SEL. You’ll hear a confirmation tone.   Delete a directory entry   • Follow the steps in Review/dial from the directory (page 19)   to reach the entry to be deleted   • Press MUTE/REMOVE to delete the entry. A confirmation tone   will sound   • The handset will then advance to the next entry, if any   20   www vtechphones com   Caller ID   Caller ID - call waiting ID   Your phone is capable of displaying the number of the calling party before you answer the phone   (caller ID or CID)  If the number is already in the directory, the name of the caller will also be displayed   It is also capable of displaying CID information in conjunction with a call waiting alert signal (call   waiting caller ID)  With call waiting caller ID, the CID data is displayed so you can decide whether   to answer the incoming call, or continue with your current conversation  Your phone can hold up to   50 CID entries   • If you answer   a call before   the information   appears on the   screen, it will not   be in the caller   ID log   Press OFF   any time to exit   caller ID log   The NEW icon   in the lower left   corner indicates   the call has   not yet been   reviewed   NOTES ABOUT CALLER ID & CALL WAITING CALLER ID These are subscription services,   provided by most regional telephone service providers  You must subscribe to these services to   get the benefits of these features. If you do not subscribe to CID services, you can still use your   phone and the other features it offers   Due to regional incompatibilities, CID information may not be available for every incoming call  In   addition, the calling parties may intentionally block their name and/or phone number from being   • • sent   • As new CID/call waiting ID records are received, your handset   displays will alert you to the new CID records, for example:   HANDSET X   5 MISSED CALLS   • After you review all new CID records, the NEW call indicator will be   turned off and the screen will show:   HANDSET X   www vtechphones com   21   Caller ID   • If the call log is full, the oldest entry is deleted to make room   for the new call  If the call log is empty when you try to enter to   call log review, the following message is displayed:   CALL LOG EMPTY   Review caller ID   You can review the CID records via the menu as described below,   or by pressing   while in idle, and the handset moves directly   to CID review   • In idle mode, press MENU   >CALL LOG   RINGER VOLUME   • Press   to scroll to the CALL LOG option   • Press SEL  Use   and   to scroll through the call log entries   When the beginning or the end of the call log is reached, a   double beep will sound   Store caller ID   • Follow the steps in Review caller ID to scroll to the record to   be stored   595-9511   1-595-9511   800-595-9511   1-800-595-9511   • To view alternate dialing sequences, press the # key repeatedly   The screen will scroll through the various dialing options (1 +   area code + number, area code + number, 1+number, number   only)  Press SEL to store the displayed number  The dialing   options are:   • If the CID record contains both name and number, the CID will   be stored after pressing SEL   • If the CID record does not contain a name, you will be prompted   EDIT NAME   VTech Com_   to EDIT NAME and the screen will show:   22   www vtechphones com   Caller ID   EDIT NUMBER   • If the CID record does not contain a number, you will be   prompted to EDIT NUMBER, and the screen will show:   800-595-9511_   SAVED   • A confirmation beep will sound and the screen will display:   • If both name and number are missing, for example, as in a   private listing, the request will be rejected with the message:   UNABLE TO SAVE   ALREADY   SAVED   • If the number already exists in the directory, the entry will not   be stored, and the screen will show:   LIST FULL   • If the directory is full, the screen will show:   www vtechphones com   23   Caller ID   Dial from caller ID   • Follow the steps in Review caller ID (page 22) to scroll to the   entry to be dialed   • To change how the number will be dialed, press # repeatedly  The   screen will scroll through the dialing options: Press   /FLASH   or SPEAKER key to dial the number   Delete caller ID   • Follow the steps in Review caller ID (page 22) to scroll to the   record to be deleted   • Press the MUTE/REMOVE key to delete the desired record  A   confirmation beep will sound and the previous CID record will   be displayed on the screen   • To delete all the CID records, press and hold the MUTE/   REMOVE key  The screen will ask if you want to DELETE ALL   CALLS? Press SEL to confirm. Press OFF to return to the CID   record previously displayed   24   www vtechphones com   Handset settings   Ringer volume   • From the idle (off) mode, press SEL then   VOLUME is shown   or   until RINGER   • The handset will   not ring when a   call comes in if   • Press SEL  The current ringer volume will be shown:   • Press and or enter a digit (0 through 6) to the desired ringer   volume  The current ring tone will play and the volume bar is increased   or decreased each time the setting is adjusted  At the lowest setting the   display will show:   ringer volume is in   the lowest setting   - OR -   • From idle (off) mode, press +/- volume control keys on the side of   handset will directly go to the RINGER VOLUME menu   • Press   adjusted   and   to the desired ringer volume  Ringer volume will be   Ring tone   • From the idle (off) mode, press SEL then or until RINGER TONE   is displayed   • Press SEL  You can then use   or   or enter a digit (0 through 9) to   sample the ring tone   • Press SEL to confirm.   Key tone   • From the idle (off) mode, press SEL then or to KEY TONE   • Press SEL  The current setting will be shown  Press   or   to scroll   to ON or OFF  When set to ON, the handset will emit a beep whenever   a key is pressed   • When the desired option is shown, press SEL   www vtechphones com   25   Handset settings   Language   LANGUAGE   ENGLISH   • From the idle (off) mode, press MENU then or to LANGUAGE   • • The clear voice   mail function only   cancels the voice   mail indicator on   the screen of the   handset   • Press SEL Press or to select from English, Spanish or French   • Press SEL to confirm.   When the phone   is set for pulse   >CLR VOICE MAIL   DIAL TYPE   Clear voice mail   • From the idle (off) mode, press MENU then   or to CLR   dial mode, it is   VOICE MAIL    possible to switch   to temporary tone   mode during an   outgoing call by   pressing *TONE   Once pressed, tone   will be used for rest   of the call  After you   hang up, the phone   will return to pulse   dialing for the next   call   • Press SEL    • Press SEL again to confirm or press OFF to exit   TURN INDICATOR   OFF?   Dial type (preset to tone)   • From idle (off) mode, press MENU then   • Press SEL then or to scroll to TONE or PULSE   • Press SEL to confirm.   or to DIAL TYPE   >DIAL TYPE   DIRECTORY   DIAL TYPE   PULSE   26   www vtechphones com   Answering system operation   Your cordless telephone system provides you with leading edge digital technology with an answering   system that can record up to 99 messages, or approximately 15 minutes of recording time  Each   message can be no longer than four minutes   Turn your answering system off and on   Press the ANS ON/OFF button on the base to turn the answering system   on or off  When the system is on, the ANS ON/OFF key will be lit, outgoing   messages will be played to the caller, and incoming messages can be   recorded   Day and time announcements   To set day and time   Before playing each recorded message, the answering system announces   the day and time the message was received  Each time you press   CHANGE, the day, hour, minute, or year advances by one  When you   hear the correct setting, press TIME/SET to move to the next setting   www vtechphones com   27   Answering system operation   Before using the answering system, you should follow the steps to set the day and time, so messages   are dated correctly   • You can choose   to set the   time manually   following the   instruction on this   page, or you can   allow it to be set   automatically with   incoming caller   ID information   Caller ID is a   subscription   service, fee   required   In the event of a   power outage, the   day and time will   need to be reset   1  Press TIME/SET, the system announces the current setting   2  Press TIME/SET again   3  The answering system will announce the day of the current day setting  Press CHANGE on   the base until you hear the correct setting   4  Press TIME/SET, the system announces the current hour setting   5  Press CHANGE until you hear the correct hour   6  Press TIME/SET, the system announces the current minute setting   7  Press CHANGE until you hear the correct minute   8  Press TIME/SET, the system announces the current year setting   9  Press CHANGE until you hear the correct year   10  Press TIME/SET to confirm, the system will announce the new setting. You’ll hear a confirmation   • tone   Pressing and holding the CHANGE button when setting the time and date will advance the minutes   or years by increments of 10   To check day and time   Press TIME/SET at any time to listen to the current setting without changing it   28   www vtechphones com   Answering system operation   Menu features   System Announces   Description   • You can   record an   Announcements   Remote access code   Message alert   Outgoing message to tell callers to leave a message   Set code to access remotely from a touch tone phone   Beeps every 10 seconds when there are new messages   announcement   for up to 90   seconds   Announcements   shorter than 3   seconds will not   be recorded   Announcement only,   record no message   Outgoing message only  No recording of incoming messages   Base ringer   Turn base ringer on or off   Number of rings   Answering machine picks up after 2, 4, or 6 rings  (Or set to toll saver   mode, see page 37)   Outgoing announcement   Your telephone answering system is pre-programmed with an   announcements for normal (answer and record) mode and for   announcement only mode  If the phone is set up to record messages,   the phone answers calls with “Hello. Please leave a message after   the tone”  You can use this announcement, or replace it with your   own recording   Record outgoing announcement   1  Press SETUP, the system announces “Announcement. Press PLAY   or press RECORD. To continue set up, press SETUP.”   www vtechphones com   29   Answering system operation   2  Press REC/MEMO   After you hear “Record after the tone. Press STOP when you are done”,   speak toward the MIC on the base to record an announcement for up to 90 seconds   3  The elapsed time (in seconds) is shown in the message window when recording   4  Press PLAY/STOP   / when you have finished recording. The system will play back your   recorded message and then save it   Listen to outgoing announcement   1  Press SETUP   2  Press PLAY/STOP   / . Delete outgoing announcement   1  Press SETUP   2  Press PLAY/STOP   / to begin playback   3  During playback, press DELETE   if you wish to delete your   announcement   4. The system will confirm deletion with the prompt “Announcement   deleted”   When your announcement is deleted, calls will be answered with the   programmed announcement “Hello. Please leave a message after   the tone”   30   www vtechphones com   Answering system operation   Message playback   Press PLAY/STOP   / to listen to new messages  The system will announce the number of new   messages recorded and then start playing them  If there are no new messages, all old messages   will be played  After the system plays the last message, you’ll hear “end of messages”   Announcements   1  When playback begins, the system announces the total number of   messages   2  Before each message, you will hear the day and time it was   received   3  After the last message, you will hear “end of messages ”   4. If the system has less than five minutes of recording time left, the   time remaining will also be announced   Options during playback   1  Press and to adjust the speaker volume   2  Press SKIP   once to skip to the next message, or press and hold   to speed up the message playback, using the voice prompt of day   and time as index   3  Press REPEAT   to repeat the message currently playing  Press   twice to listen to the previous message, or press and hold to slow   down the message playback process   4  Press DELETE to delete the message currently playing   5  Press PLAY/STOP   / to stop playback   www vtechphones com   31   Answering system operation   Delete all messages   • Memos less than   one second will   not be recorded   You can record a   memo up to four   minutes long   To delete all messages, press and hold DELETE while the phone is   idle (not during a call or message playback) to delete all old messages   New messages will not be deleted   Record and play memos   Memos are messages recorded by you or other household members   intended for yourself or anyone else who uses the answering system   They are saved, played back, and deleted like incoming messages   from other callers   Record a memo   1  Press REC/MEMO   2  You will hear the voice prompt “Record after the tone. Press STOP   when you are done”   3  Speak toward the MIC on the base to record a memo for up to four   minutes   4  The timer shows the elapsed time (in seconds) in the message   window when you are recording   5. When finished recording, press PLAY/STOP   / to save the   memo  The system announces “Recorded” to confirm.   Playback a memo   See Section on Message playback (page 31) about retrieving memos   32   www vtechphones com   Answering system operation   Call screening   If you wish to listen to caller’s leaving their message before choosing to answer a call, follow these   steps:   1  Set the playback VOL on the base unit to a level greater than 1 by   pressing   or   . 2  If you decide to answer a call while the caller is leaving a message,   simply press TALK/FLASH on the handset  The answering system   will stop and you can begin speaking to the caller   Access code   To retrieve new messages from any touch tone phone from a remote   location, an access code is required  The remote access code can be   any two digit number between 10 and 99  The remote access code   has been set to 19 at the factory but it can be changed at any time for   your convenience   Set remote access   1  Press SETUP twice, the system announces “Remote access code. To change the setting, press   CHANGE.”   2  Press CHANGE, the system announces the current setting (the default remote access code is   19 )   3  Press and release CHANGE to advance the remote access code number by one  Press and hold   CHANGE to advance the remote access code by 10   4  When the desired number is announced  Press SETUP to save and advance to the next menu   option  Or press PLAY/STOP   / to save and exit   www vtechphones com   33   Answering system operation   Remote access   1  From any touch tone telephone, dial your telephone number   2  When the outgoing announcement is playing, enter the two-digit remote access code before taking   the following actions   3  Hang up to end the call and save all messages   If you pause for more than 10 seconds during remote access, you will hear a help menu listing   all features and commands  If no command is entered for the following 20 seconds, the call will   end automatically   Purpose   Press   Action   Listen to new messages  If there are no new messages,   all messages will be played back   Play all messages in   the mailbox   1 Play new messages   in the mailbox   2 Plays all new (not previously listened to) messages   3 Delete a message   Delete message currently playing   Press when any message is playing to delete all old   (previously reviewed) messages   Delete all old   messages   3 3   Repeat a message   4 Press to repeat current message   Repeat the previous   message   Press to repeat previous message   4 4   34   www vtechphones com   Answering system operation   Purpose   Press   Action to follow   • Your phone   may not   Press to stop messages from being played   5 Stop   respond   to remote   access   commands   if tones   produced by   the telephone   are too short   Hold the   Press to skip to the next message   6 Skip a message   #7   Review Announcement   Listen to current outgoing announcement   Press after hearing the beep  Record your new   announcement  Press 5 to stop recording  The system will   play back the announcement for confirmation.   *7   8 Record Announcement   Record Memo   Press after hearing the beep  Speak after the system   announces “Record after the tone. Press STOP when you   are done.” Start recording your memo  Press 5 to stop   buttons down   longer if this   occurs   Listen to current remote access code   #9   Review remote access   code   Change remote access code   Change remote access   code   *9   0 When the system announces, “Answering machine off”,   press 0 again to turn the system back on   Turn system off   Turn system on   When the system is off, it answers after 10 rings and   announces, “Please enter your remote access code ” Enter   your remote access code   0 www vtechphones com   35   Answering system operation   Message alert   The message alert function produces an audio tone to remind you that there are new messages on   the answering system   1  PressSETUPthreetimesandyouwillhear“Messagealert. To change   the setting, press CHANGE”   2  Press CHANGE to confirm the current status (on or off) is also   displayed on the message window   3  Press CHANGE again to change the setting   4  Press SETUP to save and advance to the next menu option or   • In some areas,   tone dial phone   from a remote   location phone   may not function   due to telephone   line conditions   such as line   noise, echo, etc   press PLAY/STOP   / to save and exit   When the message alert function is on, the base unit beeps every   10 seconds. The number of messages in the message window flash   when there are new messages  The number in the message window   will glow steadily when there are no new messages   Announcement only mode   In announcement only mode, callers hear an announcement but cannot leave messages  When   announcement only is turned on, calls are answered with the pre-recorded announcement “We’re   sorry. Messages to this number cannot be accepted”.   Turn the announcement only mode off or on   • Press SETUP four times until you hear “Announcement only. Record no messages. To change   the setting, press CHANGE.”   • • Press CHANGE until you hear the option you want (on or off)   Press PLAY/STOP   / to save and exit   36   www vtechphones com   Answering system operation   Customize announcement only message   1  Press SETUP four times, the system announces “Announcement only. Record no messages. To   change the setting, press CHANGE”   2  Press CHANGE until the system announces “On.”   3  Press SETUP three times, the system announces “Announcement. Press PLAY or press RECORD.   To continue, press SETUP”   4  Press REC/MEMO   The system announces, “Record after the tone. Press STOP when you are   done”  Speak toward the MIC on the base to record an announcement for up to 90 seconds   5  The elapsed time (in seconds) will be shown in the message window as you record   6  Press PLAY/STOP   / when you’ve finished recording. The system will play back your recorded   message then save it   Base ringer   1  Press SETUP five times, the system announces “Base ringer. To change the setting, press   CHANGE”   2  Press CHANGE   3  Press CHANGE again until the desired base ringer sounds   4  Press SETUP to save your selection and advance to the next setup option, or press PLAY/STOP   / to save and exit   Toll saver   This function sets the number of rings before the answering system picks up the call  With the toll   saver setting activated, the answering system alerts you whether there are new messages when   calling remotely from a touch tone phone  If there are new messages on the answering system, the   system picks up the call after two rings  When retrieving messages from a location where long distance   charges apply, you may disconnect your call after three rings to avoid long distance charges   www vtechphones com   37   Answering system operation   1  Press SETUP six times, the system announces “Number of rings. To change the setting, press   CHANGE”   2  Press CHANGE to confirm (the current setting will display in the message window on the base.)   3  Press CHANGE to set the number of rings to 2, 4, 6, or toll saver   4  Press SETUP to save and advance to the next setup option, or press PLAY/STOP   / to save   and exit   38   www vtechphones com   Answering system operation   Message window display   Display   Explanation   0 No incoming messages   Total number of messages and memos, or message number currently   playing. Number flashes if there are new messages.   1 - 99   Playback or ringer volume level selected when + or - is pressed   1 - 8   Current remote access code while setting   10 - 99   Elapsed time while recording a memo or announcement up to 90   1 - 99 (counting)   99 (flashing)   seconds   Memo recording exceeds maximum time of 99 seconds   Memory is full  Messages must be deleted before new messages can be   recorded   F (flashing)   CL (flashing)   Clock needs to be set   A Announcement only mode is on   Answering system is answering a call or being accessed from a remote location   --   -- (flashing)   On or OFF   System is in programming mode   Displayed for one second when any answering system setting is turned   on or off   02, 04, 06, tS   Change number of rings until the system answers the call   www vtechphones com   39   Headset operation   Headset operation   You can use this telephone handsfree when you install   any VTech 2 5 mm headset, purchased separately   Plug the headset into the jack located on the left side of   the handset (under the small rubber flap). Do not force the   connection, but make sure the plug fits securely.   • To purchase a   headset, visit us on   the web at www   vtechphones com   or call VTech   Customer Service   at 1-800-595-   9511  In Canada,   contact VTech   Telecommunications   CanadaLtd  atwww   vtechcanada com or   1-800-267-7377   Operating range   This c ordles s telephone o perates within   the maximum power allowed by the Federal   Communications Commission (FCC)  Even so, this   handset and base can communicate only over a certain   distance - which can vary with the locations of the base   and handset, the weather, and the construction of your   home or office.   If you receive a call while you are out of range, the   handset might not ring or if it does ring, the call might not   connect well when you press TALK  Move closer to the   base, then press TALK to answer the call   If you move out of range during a phone conversation, you   might hear noise or interference  To improve reception,   move closer to the base   If you move out of range without pressing OFF, the phone   will be left off the hook  To hang up properly, walk back   into range, periodically pressing OFF   40   www vtechphones com   Batteries   Battery care and performance   After the battery is fully charged, you can expect the following performance:   • • If you repeatedly   get a low battery   indicator, even   after charging   overnight, the   battery should be   replaced   To reduce the   risk of fire or   injury to persons   or damage to the   telephone, read   and follow these   instructions   Operation   Operating time   While in use (talking)   up to 7 hours   up to 3 days   While not in use (standby*)   * Handset is off the base unit or charger but not in use   The battery needs charging when:   — A new battery is installed in the handset   — The phone beeps twice every five seconds.   — The screen displays LOW BATTERY and the low battery icon   Place the handset in the base so the CHARGE light turns on  The battery is usually fully   charged in about 16 hours   You can keep the battery fully charged by returning the handset to the base or charger after each use   • • • carefully   • Charge the   battery provided   or identified   Replace the handset battery   1  Remove the battery compartment cover on the handset by pressing   on the indentation and sliding the cover downward   2  Lift out the old battery and disconnect   3  Align the two holes in the new battery’s plug with the socket pins,   and snap the plug into place  Snap the battery in the compartment,   as described in Installation on page 5   for use with   this product in   accordance with   the instructions   and limitations   specified in this   user’s manual   4  Replace the cover by sliding it up into place   5  The new battery must be fully charged before using the phone   Place the handset in the base or charger and allow it to charge   for at least 16 hours the first charge. The telephone might operate   before that, but for best performance, let the battery charge fully   www vtechphones com   41   Troubleshooting   If you have difficulty operating your phone, the suggestions below should solve the problem. If you still have difficulty after   trying these suggestions, call VTech Communications at 1-800-595-9511  In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications   Canada Ltd  at 1-800-267-7377   Problem   Suggestion   My phone doesn’t   • Make sure the power cord is plugged in   work at all   • Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the base unit and the telephone wall   jack   • Disconnect the AC adaptor for a few minutes, and then reconnect it   • Charge the battery in the handset for at least 16 hours  For optimum daily performance, return   the handset to its base when not in use   • Reset the base  Unplug the unit’s electrical power  Wait for 15 seconds then plug it back in   Allow up to one minute for the handset and base to reset   • You may need to purchase a new battery, please refer to the Batteries section of this user’s   manual   I cannot get a dial   • Try all the suggestions above   tone   • Move the handset closer to the base  You might have moved out of range   • Your line cord might be malfunctioning  Try installing a new line cord   • If the previous suggestions don’t work, disconnect the base unit from the telephone jack and   connect a different phone  If there is no dial tone on that phone either, the problem is in your   wiring or local service  Contact your local telephone company   42   www vtechphones com   Troubleshooting   Problem   Suggestion   I cannot dial out   • Make sure you have a dial tone before dialing. The handset may take a second or two to find   the base and produce a dial tone  This is normal  Wait an extra second before dialing   • Make sure your phone is set to the correct dial mode for the type of service that you have (pulse   or touch tone)  Refer to the Installation section of this user’s manual to set the dial mode   • If the other phones in your home are having the issue, the problem is in your wiring or local   service  Contact your local telephone company   • Eliminate any background noise  Noise from a television, radio or other appliance may cause   the phone not to dial out properly. If you cannot eliminate the background noise, first try muting   the handset before dialing, or dialing from another room in your home with less background   noise   UNABLE TO CALL   TRY AGAIN displays   on my handset   • Only two handsets of your phone system can be in use (off hook) at a time  For example, if   HS1 and HS2 are on a call and HS3 presses TALK, UNABLE TO CALL TRY AGAIN will   display  Be sure only two handsets are in use at a time   • Move the handset closer to the base  You might have moved out of range   • If the handset is in its base and the charging light does not light, refer to the Charge light is   off section in this troubleshooting guide   • Reset the base  Unplug the unit’s electrical power  Wait for 15 seconds then plug it back in   Allow up to one minute for the handset and base to reset   • Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless phone  Try installing   your phone as far away from these types of electronic devices as possible: wireless routers,   radios, radio towers, pager towers, cell phones, intercoms, room monitors, televisions, personal   computers, kitchen appliances and other cordless phones   www vtechphones com   43   Troubleshooting   Problem   Suggestion   The battery does not   • Charge the battery in the handset for 16 hours  For optimum daily performance, return the   hold a charge   handset to its base when not in use   • You may need to purchase a new battery, please refer to the Batteries section of this user’s   manual   • Your phone might be malfunctioning  Please refer to the Warranty section of this user’s manual   for further instruction   If you subscribe to DSL   service   • If you hear noise during conversations and/or your caller ID features aren’t functioning properly,   install a noise filter to the telephone line between the base unit and the telephone line jack.   Contact your DSL provider to obtain a noise filter.   I get noise, static,   or weak signal even   when I’m near the   base   • Other cordless phones and 802 11 wireless routers that are used for home computer networks   both use internal radios to communicate  The radios may interfere with one another  You can   improve the performance of your cordless phones and your router by:   a  positioning your new phone as far away as possible from any other existing cordless telephone   system that is already installed in your home to avoid the two systems interfering with each   other   b  positioning your telephone base as far as possible from your router, computer or any other   computer devices   c  selecting channels four through 10 for your router (refer to your router’s user manual for   more information)   44   www vtechphones com   Troubleshooting   Problem   Suggestion   I get noise, static,   or weak signal even   when I’m near the   base   • Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless phone  Try installing   your phone as far away from these types of electronic devices as possible: wireless routers,   radios, radio towers, pager towers, cell phones, intercoms, room monitors, televisions, personal   computers, kitchen appliances and other cordless phones   • Microwaves operate on the same frequency as your phone  It is normal to experience static   on your phone while the microwave is running  Do not install this phone in the same outlet or   near the microwave   • If your phone is plugged in with a modem or surge protector, plug the phone (or modem/surge   protector) into a different location  If this solves the problem, re-locate your phone or modem   farther apart from one another, or use a different surge protector   • Relocate your phone to a higher location  The phone will likely get better reception not installed   in a low area   • If the other phones in your home are having the issue, the problem is in your wiring or local   service  Contact your local telephone company (charges may apply )   www vtechphones com   45   Troubleshooting   Problem   Suggestion   I hear other calls while • Disconnect your base unit from the telephone jack, and plug in a regular telephone  If you   using my phone   still hear other calls, the problem is probably in your wiring or local service  Call your local   telephone company   I hear noise in the   handset, and none of   the keys or buttons   work   • Make sure the power cord is plugged in   My handset does not   ring when I receive   a call   • Make sure you have the ringer activated  Refer to the section(s) on ringer selection in this   user’s manual   • Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the base unit and the telephone jack.   Make sure the power cord is plugged in   • You may be too far from the base unit   • Charge the battery in the handset for 16 hours  For optimum daily performance, return the   handset to its base when not in use   • You may have too many extension phones on your telephone line to allow all of them to ring   Try unplugging some of the other phones   • The layout of your home or office might be limiting the operating range. Try moving the base   to another location, preferably on an upper floor.   • If the other phones in your home are having the issue, the problem is in your wiring or local   service  Contact your local telephone company (charges may apply )   • Test a working phone at the phone jack  If another phone has the same problem, the problem   is the phone jack  Contact your local telephone company (charges may apply )   46   www vtechphones com   Troubleshooting   Problem   Suggestion   My handset does not   ring when I receive   a call   • Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless phone  Try installing   your phone as far away from these types of electronic devices as possible: wireless routers,   radios, radio towers, pager towers, cell phones, intercoms, room monitors, televisions, personal   computers, kitchen appliances and other cordless phones   • Your line cord might be malfunctioning  Try installing a new line cord   My calls fade or cut in   and out while I’m using   my handset   • Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless phone  Try installing   your phone as far away from these types of electronic devices as possible: wireless routers,   radios, radio towers, pager towers, cell phones, intercoms, room monitors, televisions, personal   computers, kitchen appliances and other cordless phones   • Microwaves operate on the same frequency as your phone  It is normal to experience static   on your phone while the microwave is running  Do not install this phone in the same outlet or   near the microwave   • If your phone is plugged in with a modem or surge protector, plug the phone (or modem/surge   protector) into a different location  If this solves the problem, re-locate your phone or modem   farther apart from one another, or use a different surge protector   • Relocate your phone to a higher location  The phone will get better reception not installed in   a low area   • If the other phones in your home are having the issue, the problem is in your wiring or local   service   www vtechphones com   47   Troubleshooting   Problem   Suggestion   The charge light is off   • • • Clean the handset and base charging contact each month using a pencil eraser or cloth   Make sure the power and line cords are plugged in correctly and firmly.   Reset the base  Unplug the unit’s electrical power  Wait for 15 seconds then plug it back in  Allow up to one   minute for the handset and base to reset   • • Your phone might be malfunctioning  Please refer to the Warranty section of this user’s manual for further   instruction   My Caller ID isn’t working   Caller ID is a subscription service  You must subscribe to this service for this feature to work on your   phone   • • Your caller must be calling from an area that supports caller ID   Both you and your caller’s telephone companies must use caller ID compatible equipment   My answering machine is   not recording messages   • • Make sure system is turned ON (the ON/OFF key is illuminated)   Make sure the announce only feature is set to OFF   I cannot hear recorded   • Using the base volume control, raise the volume to a comfortable listening level   messages   CL is flashing in the base   • You need to set the day and time  Refer to the section(s) on setting day and time in this user’s manual   message display window   Common cure for   If the unit does not seem to be responding normally, then try putting the handset in its base  If it does not   electronic equipment   seem to respond, do the following (in the order listed):   1  Disconnect the power to the base   2  Disconnect the handset battery, and spare battery, if applicable   3  Wait a few minutes   4  Connect power to the base   5  Re-install the battery(ies)   6  Wait for the handset to re-establish its link with the base  To be safe, allow up to one minute for this to take   place   48   www vtechphones com   Maintenance   Taking care of your telephone   Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must be treated with care   Avoid rough treatment   Place the handset down gently  Save the original packing materials to protect your telephone if you ever need to ship it   Avoid water   Your telephone can be damaged if it gets wet  Do not use the handset outdoors in the rain, or handle it with wet hands  Do not install your base unit near a sink, bathtub or shower   Electrical storms   Electrical storms can sometimes cause power surges harmful to electronic equipment  For your own safety, use caution when using electric appliances during storms   Cleaning your telephone   Your telephone has a durable plastic casing that should retain its luster for many years  Clean it only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with water or a mild soap  Do not use excess water or   cleaning solvents of any kind   Remember that electrical appliances can cause serious injury if used when you are wet or standing in water  If your base unit should fall into water, DO NOT RETRIEVE IT UNTIL YOU   UNPLUG THE POWER CORD AND TELEPHONE LINE CORDS FROM THE WALL  Then pull the unit out by the unplugged cords   Warranty   What does this limited warranty cover?   • The manufacturer of this VTech product, VTech Communications, warrants to the holder of a valid proof of purchase (“Consumer” or “you”) that the product and all accessories provided by   VTech in the sales package (“Product”) are free from material defects in material and workmanship, pursuant to the following terms and conditions, when installed and used normally and in   accordance with operation instructions  This limited warranty extends only to the Consumer for Products purchased and used in the United States of America   What will VTech Communications do if the Product is not free from material defects in materials and workmanship during the limited warranty period (“Materially Defective Product”)?   • During the limited warranty period, VTech’s authorized service representative will repair or replace at VTech’s option, without charge, a Materially Defective Product  If we repair this   product, we may use new or refurbished replacement parts  If we choose to replace this product, we may replace it with a new or refurbished product of the same or similar design  VTech   will return repaired or replacement products to you in working condition  VTech will retain defective parts, modules, or equipment  Repair or replacement of Product, at VTech’s option, is   your exclusive remedy  You should expect the repair or replacement to take approximately 30 days   How long is the limited warranty period?   • The limited warranty period for the product extends for ONE (1) YEAR from the date of purchase if we repair or replace a Materially Defective Product under the terms of this limited   warranty  This limited warranty also applies to repaired or replacement Products for a period of either (a) 90 days from the date the repaired or replacement Product is shipped to you or (b)   the time remaining on the original one-year warranty; whichever is longer   What is not covered by this limited warranty?   This limited warranty does not cover   1. Product that has been subjected to misuse, accident, shipping or other physical damage, improper installation, abnormal operation or handling, neglect, inundation, fire, water or other liquid   intrusion; or   2. Product that has been damaged due to repair, alteration or modification by anyone other than an authorized service representative of VTech; or   3  Product to the extent that the problem experienced is caused by signal conditions, network reliability or cable or antenna systems; or   4  Product to the extent that the problem is caused by use with non-VTech electrical accessories; or   www vtechphones com   49   Warranty   5  Product whose warranty/quality stickers, Product serial numbers plates or electronic serial numbers have been removed, altered or rendered illegible; or   6  Product purchased, used, serviced, or shipped for repair from outside the United States, or used for commercial or institutional purposes (including but not limited to Products used for rental   purposes ); or   7  Product returned without valid proof of purchase (see 2 below); or   8  Charges for installation or set up, adjustment of customer controls, and installation or repair of systems outside the unit   How do you get warranty service?   • To obtain warranty service in the United States of America, call 1-800-595-9511 for instructions regarding where to return the Product  Before calling for service, please check the user’s   manual  A check of the Product controls and features may save you a service call   • Except as provided by applicable law, you assume the risk of loss or damage during transit and transportation and are responsible for delivery or handling charges incurred in the transport   of Product (s) to the service location  VTech will return repaired or replaced product under this limited warranty to you, transportation, delivery or handling charges prepaid  VTech assumes   no risk for damage or loss of the Product in transit   • If the Product failure is not covered by this limited warranty, or proof of purchase does not meet the terms of this limited warranty, VTech will notify you and will request that you authorize the   cost of repair prior to any further repair activity  You must pay for the cost of repair and return shipping costs for the repair of Products that are not covered by this limited warranty   What must you return with the Product to get warranty service?   1. Return the entire original package and contents including the Product to the VTech service location along with a description of the malfunction or difficulty;   2  Include “valid proof of purchase” (sales receipt) identifying the Product purchased (Product model) and the date of purchase or receipt; and   3  Provide your name, complete and correct mailing address, and telephone number   Other Limitations   • This warranty is the complete and exclusive agreement between you and VTech  It supersedes all other written or oral communications related to this Product  VTech provides no other   warranties for this product  The warranty exclusively describes all of VTech’s responsibilities regarding the product  There are no other express warranties  No one is authorized to make   modifications to this limited warranty and you should not rely on any such modification.   State Law Rights: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.   Limitations: Implied warranties, including those of fitness for a particular purpose and merchantability (an unwritten warranty that the product is fit for ordinary use) are limited to one year from   date of purchase  Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you   • In no event shall VTech be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or similar damages (including, but not limited to lost profits or revenue, inability to use the product, or   other associated equipment, the cost of substitute equipment, and claims by third parties) resulting from the use of this product  Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of   incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you   50   www vtechphones com   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 bath tub, kitchen sink or swimming pool)   5  Do not place this product on an unstable surface, such as a table, shelf or stand  The product may fall, causing serious damage   6  Slots and openings in the back or bottom of the base unit and handset are provided for ventilation  To protect them from overheating, these openings must not be blocked by placing the   product on a soft surface such as a bed, sofa or rug  This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register  This product should not be placed in any area where proper   ventilation is not provided   7  This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label  If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your home, consult your dealer or local power   company   8  Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord  Do not install this product where the cord may have anyone walking on it   9. Never push objects of any kind into this product through slots in the base or handset as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock.   Never spill liquid of any kind on the product   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 operating instructions, as improper adjustment of   other controls may result in damage and often requires extensive work by an authorized technician to restore the product to normal operation   E  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   SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS   www vtechphones com   51   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.   To ensure safety of users, the FCC has established criteria for the amount of radio frequency energy that can be safely absorbed by a user or bystander according to the intended usage of the product   This product has been tested and found to comply with the FCC criteria  The handset may be safely held against the ear of the user  The base unit shall be installed and used such that parts of the user’s   body other than the hands are maintained at a distance of approximately 20 cm (8 inches) or more  If you choose to use a clipping device, please make sure to only use the supplied VTech belt clip   FCC Part 68 and ACTA   This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and with technical requirements adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA)  The label on the back or bottom of this   equipment contains, among other things, a product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. This identifier must be provided to your local telephone company upon request.   The plug and jack used to connect this equipment to premises wiring and the telephone network must comply with applicable Part 68 rules and technical requirements adopted by ACTA  A compliant   telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product  It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant  An 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.   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:   52   www vtechphones com   FCC, ACTA and IC regulations   * Remain on the line and briefly explain the reason for the call before hanging up.   * Perform such activities in off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evening   Industry Canada   This equipment complies with regulations RSS210 and CS-03 of Industry Canada  Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device   must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device   The term “IC:” before the certification/registration number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met.   The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is 0 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.   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 or at authorized VTech product service   centers  Please call 1-800-8-BATTERYTM 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   www vtechphones com   53   Technical specifications   Enhanced 5 8GHz technology–your phone operates on a dual band transmission that combines the best of 5 8GHz and   2 4GHZ technologies, providing enhanced performance over standard cordless telephones   Frequency Control   Transmit Frequency   Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer   Base: 5725-5850 MHz   Handset: 2400-2483 5 MHz   Receive Frequency   Base: 2400-2483 5 MHz   Handset: 5725-5850 MHz   Channels   95   Nominal Effective Range   Maximum power allowed by the FCC and IC  Actual operating range may vary   according to environmental conditions at the time of use   Size   Handset: 150 3mm X 50 3mm X 37 3mm   Base: 166 5mm X 108 2mm X 64 5mm   Charger: 80mm X 89 3mm X 51mm   Weight   Handset: 120 4 grams   Base: 308 grams   Charger: 64 4 grams   Power Requirements   Handset: 600mAH Ni-MH Battery   Base: 9V DC @ 600mA   Charger: 9V DC @ 200mA   Memory   Directory: 50 Memory locations, up to 32 digits, 16 characters per location   CID: 50 Memory locations   54   www vtechphones com   Index   Connect power to base unit/   chargers 6   Connect to phone 8   Customize announcement only   message 37   Handset icons 12   Handset layout 10   Handset LEDs 12   Handset operation 13–16   Handset settings 25–26   Headset operation 40   A Additional information 42-54   Adjust handset volume 13   Announcement only mode 36   Announcements 31   Answering calls 13   Answering system   D Day and time announcements 27   Delete a directory entry 20   Delete all messages 32   Delete caller ID 24   Delete outgoing announcement 30   Dial from caller ID 24   Dial type 26   I operation 27–39   Important safety instructions 51   Installation 5–8   B Install handset battery 5   Intercom call 14   Base LEDs 12   Base ringer 37   Base unit layout 11   Basic operation 12–41   Batteries 41   Internet   8 DSL 8   K Key tone 25   Belt clip 8   E Edit a directory entry 19   L C Language 26   Listen to outgoing   announcement 30   Caller ID 21–24   F Call forward 15   Call screening 33   Call transfer 16   FCC, ACTA and IC regulations 52   Find handset 16   Flash 13   Characters by number 18   Check battery indicator 7   Check for dial tone 7   Choose a location 5   Clear voice mail 26   Conference Call 16   M Maintenance 49   Making calls 13   Menu features 29   Message alert 36   Message playback 31   G Getting started 4–11   H www vtechphones com   55   Index   Message window display 39   Mute 14   Store a new entry 17   Store caller ID 22   N T Noise filter 8   Technical specifications 54   Telephone directory 17–20   To check day and time 28   Toll saver 37   O Operating range 40   Options during playback 31   Outgoing announcement 29   Troubleshooting 42–48   Turn the announcement only mode off   or on 36   Turn your answering system off and   on 27   P Parts check list 4   Playback a memo 32   V R Voice mail service 16   Record a memo 32   Record and play memos 32   Record outgoing announcement 29   Redial 14   W Wall mounting 9   Warranty 49   Remote access 34   Replace the handset battery 41   Review/dial from the directory 19   Review caller ID 22   Ringer volume 25   S Setting the remote access 33   56   www vtechphones com   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 Telecommunications Canada Ltd , Richmond, B C   Copyright ©2005 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD   Printed in China   91-000589-020-000   User’s Manual   www  vtechphones  com   Models: i6785/6786   |