Table of contents Parts checklist ...................................................................1 Installation .........................................................................2 Connect power and telephone line cords .........................2 Choose location ................................................................3 Install handset battery.......................................................3 Wall mounting bracket installation ....................................4 Desk/table bracket installation..........................................4 Check for dial tone ............................................................5 Charge the handset battery ..............................................5 Language ..........................................................................5 Set the dial mode ..............................................................5 Set handset date and time ................................................5 Handset ringer style/battery save .....................................6 If you subscribe to DSL service: .......................................6 Belt clip ..............................................................................7 Telephone operation .........................................................8 Handset layout ..................................................................8 Telephone base layout ......................................................9 Handset operation...........................................................10 Telephone base operation ..............................................12 Set language ...................................................................13 Set dial mode ..................................................................13 Set handset date and time ..............................................13 Check for dial tone ..........................................................14 Charge the handset battery ............................................14 Handset ringer style/battery save ...................................14 Set ringer volume ............................................................14 Temporary tone dialing ...................................................15 Headset jack ...................................................................15 Operating range ..............................................................16 New voice mail ................................................................16 Clear voice mail alert ......................................................17 Call transfer .....................................................................17 Directory ..........................................................................18 Store a directory entry ....................................................18 Edit a directory entry .......................................................19 Erase a directory entry....................................................20 Move a directory entry to the speed dial ........................20 Dial a directory number...................................................21 Speed dial ......................................................................22 Store a speed dial entry ..................................................22 Edit a speed dial entry ....................................................23 Delete a speed dial entry ................................................24 Dial a speed dial number ................................................24 Reassign locations in speed dial ....................................24 Caller ID ..........................................................................25 About call history (caller ID) ............................................26 Review call history ..........................................................26 Delete records from call history ......................................27 Delete a specific call ..................................................27 Delete all calls ............................................................27 Dial a displayed number .................................................27 Store a call history record in the directory ......................27 Display screen messages ...............................................28 Battery information .........................................................30 Battery care and maintenance........................................30 www.vtechphones.com Table of contents Replacing the handset battery ........................................30 Troubleshooting ..............................................................31 Maintenance....................................................................40 Limited Warranty .............................................................40 Important safety instructions ..........................................42 FCC, ACTA and IC regulations .......................................43 The RBRC ® seal..............................................................44 Technical specifications ..................................................45 Index................................................................................46 www.vtechphones.com Important! Before using this telephone, you must read the Important safety nstructons on page 42 of this manual. 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 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. Gettng started Parts checklst · · · · · · · · · · · Handsets (2) Telephone base Base power adapter Charger power adapter Charger Desk/wall mount bracket Batteries (2) Battery covers (2) Belt clips (2) Telephone line cord User's manual Handsets (2) Telephone base with desk /wall mount bracker Charger power adapter · Important! Before using this telephone, please read Important safety nstructons on page 42. To p u r c h a s e r e p l a c e m e n t batteries, visit us on the web at www.vtechphones.com or call us at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or call us at 1-800-267-7377. Base power adapter Battery covers (2) Charger Belt clips (2) Batteries (2) Telephone line cord User's manual www.vtechphones.com Installaton · Install the telephone base away from electronic equipment such as personal computers, television sets or microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture. · Connect the power and telephone line cords to the underside of the base as illustrated. · Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. Connect the telephone line cord to the wall jack. · This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated 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. Install the telephone base and the charger as shown below. Choose a central location within the home, away from any electronic equipment and appliances such as personal computers, computer routers, television sets, microwave ovens, and refrigerators. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture. Plug the telephone line cord into a telephone jack. Connect power and telephone lne cords Modular telephone jack Standard electrical outlet www.vtechphones.com Gettng started Installaton Choose locaton For maximum performance of your cordless telephone system: 1. Choose a central location for your telephone base. 2. Install your telephone base and extension handsets away from electronic equipment, such as personal computers, television sets and microwave ovens. 3. In locations where there are multiple cordless telephones, separate the telephone bases as much as possible. 4. Install your telephone equipment away from heat sources and sunlight. 5. Avoid excessive moisture, dust or extreme cold. 1 2 Install handset battery · Use only the provided VTech battery, or equivalent. · To purchase replacement batteries, visit us on the web at www. vtechphones. com or call us at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, go to www. vtechcanada.com or call us at 1-800-2677377. a) Align the two holes in the plug with the socket pins in the handset battery compartment, matching the red and black wires to the color-coded label. Snap the plug into place. Put the battery into the compartment. b) Place the battery in the compartment with the wires tucked inside. c) Replace cover by sliding it up into place. d) Place the handset in its base when not in use to ensure maximum daily performance. www.vtechphones.com Installaton Wall mountng bracket nstallaton (optional) Your telephone base comes with the wall mounting/desktop bracket installed, ready for desktop use. If you prefer to mount your telephone on the wall (optional), it is designed to mount on a standard telephone wall plate. For wall mounting, follow these instructions: · First, insert the lower portion tabs of the wall mounting/desktop bracket into the lower grooves in the telephone base, then snap the upper portion tabs of the bracket into place. · Mount the telephone base on the wall by positioning it so the mounting studs will fit into the holes on the telephone base and wall mounting/desktop bracket. Slide the telephone base down on the mounting studs until it locks into place. · To remove the bracket, press both upper portion tabs firmly inward and pull the bracket downward until it release from the grooves. upper portion tab lower portion tab lower groove upper grooves Desk/table bracket nstallaton To place your telephone base on a desk or table, insert the wall mounting/desktop bracket. · Insert the lower portion tabs of the bracket into the upper grooves of the telephone base. · Snap the upper portion tabs of the bracket into place. · To remove the bracket, press both upper portion tabs firmly inward and pull the bracket upward until it is released from the grooves. www.vtechphones.com Gettng started Installaton Check for dal tone After the batteries are charged, pick up the handset and press TALK/FLASH; you should hear a dial tone. If you do not, refer to the Troubleshootng section in the back of this user's manual. · If the phone will not be used for a long period of time, remove the battery to prevent battery damage. · If you have any trouble installing your phone, please visit our website at www.vtechphones. com. In Canada go to www.vtechcanada. com. Charge the handset battery Language If battery power is low, NEEDS RECHARGING will appear on the handset. Charge the battery for at least 16 hours the first time. · Press PROG, then press or until LANGUAGE is displayed. Press SELECT. · The current setting blinks. Press or until the screen displays the correct language (English, Espanol, Francais). · Press SELECT to save your selection. Set the dal mode If you have touch tone service, the phone is ready to use as soon as the battery is charged. If you have pulse (rotary) service, you'll need to change the dial mode. · Press PROG. · Press or until the screen displays DIAL MODE: and the current setting. · Press SELECT. The current setting blinks. · Press or to select TONE or PULSE. · Press SELECT to save. Set handset date and tme If you subscribe to caller ID service, the date and time will be set automatically with the first incoming call. If you do not have caller ID service, you can set the date and time manually: · Press PROG, then press or until DATE/TIME is displayed. · Press SELECT. The month is flashing. Press or until the screen displays the correct month. · Press SELECT. The day is flashing. Press or until the screen displays the correct day. · Press SELECT. The hour is flashing. Press or until the screen displays the correct hour. www.vtechphones.com Installaton · In the event the battery loses all of its power or is removed, the time setting will be lost. · Press SELECT. The minute is flashing. Press or until the screen displays the correct minute. · Press SELECT. AM or PM is flashing. Press or to choose between AM or PM. Press SELECT. Handset rnger style/battery save You can select from four different handset ringer styles, or turn the ringer off and extend the battery life. 1. With the handset in idle (off) mode, press PROG. 2. Press or until the screen displays RINGER: and the current setting. 3. Press SELECT. The current setting blinks, and you will hear a sample of the ring. 4. Press or to select RINGER: 1, 2, 3, 4 or OFF. You will hear a sample of each ring tone. 5. Press SELECT to choose the displayed ringer setting. If you subscrbe to DSL servce: If you receive high speed internet service through your phone line (commonly referred to as DSL) and you are experiencing interference during conversations and/or your calle ...