Table of contents Getting started . . . . . . . . . Before you begin . . . . . . . . . Parts check list . . . . . . . . . Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . Choose a location . . . . . . . Install handset battery . . . . . Power connection . . . . . . . Telephone line connection . . . Data port . . . . . . . . . . . . Desk bracket . . . . . . . . . . Charge the handset battery . . Language . . . . . . . . . . . Check for dial tone . . . . . . . Set dial mode . . . . . . . . . Set handset date and time . . . Handset ringer/battery save . . Base ringer . . . . . . . . . . . If you subscribe to DSL service Belt clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . Basic operation . . . . . . . . . Telephone operation . . . . . . . Handset operation . . . . . . . Base operation . . . . . . . . . Conference call . . . . . . . . Temporary tone dialing . . . . Message waiting . . . . . . . . Headset jack . . . . . . . . . . Operating range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . 4 . 4 . 5 . 5 . 5 . 6 . 6 . 6 . 6 . 7 . 7 . 7 . 7 . 8 . 8 . 8 . 9 . 9 10 0 0 2 3 3 4 4 Display screen messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . Speed dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Store a speed dial entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Edit a speed dial entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delete a speed dial entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . Calling from speed dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reassign locations in speed dial . . . . . . . . . Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Store a directory entry in the handset . . . . . . . Edit a directory entry in the handset . . . . . . . . Delete a directory entry in the handset . . . . . . Store a speed dial entry in the directory from the handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dial a directory entry from the handset . . . . . . Directory memory capacity at the base . . . . . . Store a number in the directory at the base . . . . Store a redial number in the directory at the base Dial from the directory at the base . . . . . . . . . Delete a directory entry at the base . . . . . . . . Replace a directory entry at the base . . . . . . . Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Review call history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delete a record from call history . . . . . . . . . . Dial a number from call history . . . . . . . . . . Store a call history number in the directory . . . . Display screen messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 6 6 7 8 8 8 9 9 9 20 2 2 22 22 22 22 23 23 24 25 25 26 26 26 27 28 www.vtechphones.com Table of contents Battery care and performance . Replace handset battery . . . . Additional information . . . . . Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . Important safety instructions . . . FCC, ACTA and IC regulations . . The RBRC ® seal . . . . . . . . . Technical specifications . . . . . Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 28 29 29 36 36 38 39 40 4 42 2 www.vtechphones.com NEED HELP? This manual has all the feature operation 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 . VTech toll free -800-595-95 In Canada dial -800-267-7377 Before you begin · Before using this telephone, you must read Important Safety Instructions on page 38 . Enhanced 5.8GHz Technology - Dual band transmission combines the best of 5 .8GHz and 900MHz technology, providing enhanced performance over standard cordless telephones . Parts check list: . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 . 6 . 7 . 8 . Base unit Handset Telephone line cords Desk bracket Belt clip Base power adaptor Battery User's manual . Base unit 2 . Handset To purchase replacement battery, visit us on the web at www . vtechphones .com or call VTech Communications, Inc . at -800595-95 . In Canada, contact V Te c h Te l e c o m m u n i c at i o n s Canada Ltd . at www .vtechcanada . com or -800-267-7377 . 4 . Desk bracket 3 . Telephone line cords 5 . Belt clip 6 . Base power adaptor 7 . Battery 8 . User's manual 4 www.vtechphones.com Getting started Installation Choose a location For maximum performance of your cordless telephone system: . Choose a central location for your base unit . 2 . Install your base unit and extension handset away from electronic equipment such as personal computers, television sets and microwave ovens . 3 . In locations where there are multiple cordless telephones, separate base units as far away as possible . 4 . Install your telephone equipment away from heat sources and sunlight . 5 . Avoid excessive moisture, dust or extreme cold . Install handset battery . Align the two holes in the plug of the handset battery with the socket pins, then snap the plug into place . 2 . Place the battery in the compartment with the wires in the lower left corner . 3 . Replace cover by sliding it upwards until it clicks into place . 4 . Be sure to allow the battery to charge in the handset for a minimum of 6 hours before using your phone . · Use only the provided VTech battery, or equivalent . · Place the handset in its base when not in use to ensure maximum daily performance . 2 CLICK www.vtechphones.com 5 Installation Power connection · Use only the base power adaptor supplied with this product . · If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the phone line, be sure that installing the system does not disable your alarm equipment . If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, contact your telephone company or a qualified installer. · If the battery has not been previously charged, place the handset in the base, and allow it to charge for at least 6 hours . 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 not controlled by a wall switch . Telephone jack Standard electrical outlet Telephone line connection Two-line wall jack . Use the four-wire (RJ-4) line cord . 2 . Connect the telephone line cord from the jack labeled L/L+L2 on the base to the wall jack . Separate wall jacks . Use both telephone line cords . 2 . Connect the line cord from the jack labeled L/L+L2 at the bottom of the base to the wall jack designated as line . 3 . Connect the other telephone line cord already plugged into Examples of -Line and 2-Line Cords the jack labeled L2 at the bottom of the base to the other wall RJ- RJ-4 jack . One line 2 line cord 4. Ensure the plugs are secured firmly into place. cord Data port The data port at the bottom of the base unit provides an easy way to connect the fax machine, laptop computer, modem, or other telephone devices for direct access to LINE 2 . The data port only provides access to line 2, so it is necessary to have an active line connected to the line 2 jack at the bottom of the base unit . Connect a phone cord from the data port (marked DATA at the bottom of the base unit) to your fax, laptop, etc . Desk bracket Make sure all telephone and power cords are installed before inserting the desk bracket to the bottom of the base unit . . Turn the base unit upside down . 6 www.vtechphones.com Getting started Installation 2 . Secure the back of the unit by holding it in both hands . 3 . Place thumbs on the mounting pegs of the bracket . 4 . Apply pressure with the thumbs to push the bracket into place . · If the phone will not be used for a long period, remove the battery to prevent possible leakage . · If you have any trouble installing your phone, please refer to the Troubleshooting section near the end of this manual . Charge the handset battery Place the handset in the base or charger . If the battery hasn't already been charged, NEEDS RECHARGING will appear on the handset. Charge the battery for at least 16 hours before using your phone for the first time . Language · Press PROG, then press or until LANGUAGE is displayed . Press SEL/INT. · The current setting blinks . Press or until the screen displays the correct language (English, Spanish or French) . · Press SEL/INT to save your selection . Check for dial tone After the batteries are charged, pick up the handset and press LINE 1 or LINE 2; you should hear a dial tone . If you do not, refer to the Troubleshooting section in the back of this user's manual . Set dial mode If you have touch tone service, the phone is ready to use as soon as the battery is charged . If you have pulse (rotary) service, you need to change the dial mode . · Press PROG. · Press or or until the screen displays DIAL MODE: and the current setting . · Press SEL/INT. The current setting blinks . · Press or to select TONE or PULSE. · Press SEL/INT to save . www.vtechphones.com 7 Installation Set handset date and time · In the event of a power outage or if the power cord is unplugged, the date and time will need to be reset . 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, or wish to set the date and time manually: · Press PROG, then press or until DATE/TIME is displayed . Press SEL/INT. · The month is flashing. Press or until the screen displays the correct month . Press SEL/ INT . · The day is flashing. Press or until the screen displays the correct day . Press SEL/INT. · The hour is flashing. Press or until the screen displays the correct hour . Press SEL/INT. · The minute is flashing. Press or until the screen displays the correct minute . Press SEL/ INT. · AM or PM is flashing. Press or to choose between AM or PM. Press SEL/INT. · You'll hear a confirmation beep . Handset ringer/battery save You can select from four different handset ringer styles for each line, or turn the ringer off for one or both lines to prolong the battery life . . With the handset in idle (off) mode, press PROG . 2 . Press twice and the screen will show L1 RINGER: 1 and the current setting for line . (Pressing three times will display L2 RINGER: 1 and the current setting for line 2 .) 3 . Press SEL/INT . 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 SEL/INT to choose the displayed ringer setting . Base ringer Your phone has an independent ringer for each line, controlled by switches located on the right side of the base . You can select OFF, LOW or HIGH base ringer volume for each line separately . 8 www.vtechphones.com Getting started 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 bas ...