Table of contents Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . Parts checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Choose a location . . . . . . . . . . Install handset battery . . . . . . . . Table/desk installation . . . . . . . . If you subscribe to DSL service . . . Wall mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . Charge the handset battery . . . . . Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Set handset date and time . . . . . Check for dial tone . . . . . . . . . . Dial mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Set the ringer . . . . . . . . . . . . Message waiting . . . . . . . . . . . Basic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . Telephone operation . . . . . . . . . . Handset operation . . . . . . . . . . Base unit operation . . . . . . . . . Temporary tone dialing . . . . . . . Operating range . . . . . . . . . . . Speed dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Store a number/name in speed dial . Edit a number/name in speed dial . . Delete a number/name in speed dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . 3 .3 . 4 . 4 . 4 . 5 . 5 . 5 . 6 . 6 . 6 . 7 . 7 . 7 . 8 .9 . 9 . 9 . 10 . 11 . 11 . 13 . 13 . 15 . 15 Dial a speed dial number . . . . . . . . Reassign locations in speed dial . . . . Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Store a number/name in the directory . Edit a number/name in the directory . . Delete a number/name in the directory . Dial from the directory . . . . . . . . . . Move a number/name to memory . . . . Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About call history (caller ID) . . . . . . . Review call history . . . . . . . . . . . . Delete records from call history . . . . . Dial a displayed number . . . . . . . . . Store a call history entry to the directory Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery care and maintenance . . . . . Replace the handset battery . . . . . . Additional information . . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If you subscribe to DSL service . . . . . . Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . FCC, ACTA and IC regulations . . . . . . . The RBRC® seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 . 15 . 16 . 16 . 17 . 17 . 18 . 19 . 20 . 21 . 21 . 21 .22 .22 . 24 . 24 . 24 .25 . 25 . 31 . 32 . 32 .34 .35 . 37 .38 www.vtechphones.com NEED HELP? This book has all the feature operations and troubleshooting you need to install and operate your new VTech innovative and feature-rich telephone . Please take the time to review it thoroughly to ensure proper installation . 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 Before you begin Parts checklist: 1 . Handset 2 . Base unit 3 . AC power adapter 4 . Telephone line cord 5 . Battery 6 . User's manual 7 . Battery compartment cover To purchase replacement batteries, visit us on the web at www .v techphones .com or call VTech Communications, Inc . at 1(800)595-9511 . In Canada, visit us at www .v techcanada .com or call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd . at 1(800)267-7377 . · Important! Before using this telephone, you must read Important safety instructions on page 34 . AC power adapter Handset Base unit Telephone line cord User's manual Battery Battery compartment cover www.vtechphones.com 3 Installation Choose a location · Use only the VTech battery and AC power adapter supplied with this unit or the recommended equivalent . 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 . Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to create a short circuit with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys . The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns . Do not dispose of the batte in a fie; it ight explode . Return the handset to the base unit when not in use to ensure optimum performance . Install handset battery 1 . Plug the battery connector securely into the jack inside the battery compartment according to the color-coded label . 2 . Insert battery in the center of the battery compartment . 3 . Press down on the wired side until the battery securely snaps into place . 4 . Neatly tuck the wires next to the battery inside the battery compartment . 5 . Position the battery compartment cover and slide it towards the unit until it clicks into place . 6 . Put the handset in the base unit to start charging the new battery for at least 16 hours . · · · · For optimum performance of your cordless telephone system, choose a central location close to a telephone jack and a power outlet not connected to a switch . The base unit can be place on a at suace o ounte on the wall . For maximum range and best reception, place the base unit in a high and open location . Avoid putting the base unit too close to: · communication devices such as personal computers, computer routers, television sets, VCRs, wireless outes (wieless boaban, 802.1.1 outes, wi-fi, etc .) and other cordless telephones, etc . · excessive heat sources such as radiators, ventilation ducts, and direct sunlight . · noise souces such as a winow with hea tafic outside, motors, microwave ovens, refrigerators, an uoescent lighting. · excessive dust sources such as: workshop, garage, etc . · excessive moisture sources such as bathroom, kitchen, sauna, or greenhouse . · extremely low temperature such as garage . · mechanical vibration or shock such as on top of the washing machine . Black wire Red wire 2 1 Red Black wire wire www.vtechphones.com Getting started Installation Table/desk installation 1 . Plug the connector of the AC power adapter to the jack marked AC 9V at the bottom of the base unit . Plug the AC power adapter into a standard electrical outlet (110V AC) not controlled by a wall switch . 2 . Connect the telephone line cord to the jack marked TEL LINE at the bottom of the base unit . Plug the other end of the telephone line cord to a wall jack . If you subscribe to DSL service If there is interference during telephone conversations and/or your caller ID features are not functioning properly, install a noise filte to the telephone line between the base unit and the telephone wall jack . Contact ou DSL poie o a noise filte. Wall mounting 1 . Connect the AC power cord and the telephone line cord as described in the Table/Desk Installation section above . www.vtechphones.com 5 Installation · If you are not going to use the telephone for a long period of time, remove the battery to prevent possible leakage . · If you have any trouble installing your telephone, please refer to the Troubleshooting section on pages 25-31 of this manual . 2. Mount the base unit on the wall. Position the base unit so the ounting stus fit into the holes on the wall mount bracket . Slide the base unit down on the mounting studs until it locks into place . Charge the handset battery Language · · · Place the handset in the base unit . CHARGING... will display on handset . Be sure to charge the . battery for at least 16 hours before using your telephone . Press PROG, then press once and LANGUAGE is displayed . Press SELECT. The current setting blinks . Press or to toggle between English and Spanish until the desired language is blinking on the screen . Press SELECT to save . Set handset date and time I ou subscibe to calle ID seice, the ate an tie will be set autoaticall with the fist incoing call . If you do not have caller ID service, you can set the date and time manually: · Press PROG, then press until DATE/TIME is displayed . Press SELECT. · When the month is blinking, press or until the screen displays the correct month . Press SELECT . · When the day is blinking, press or until the screen displays the correct day . Press SELECT. · When the hour is blinking, press or until the screen displays the correct hour . Press SELECT. www.vtechphones.com Getting started Installation · · When the minute is blinking, press Press SELECT. When AM or PM is blinking, press or is blinking, press SELECT. or until the screen displays the correct minute . · In the event of a power outage, or if your telephone's power cord is unplugged, it is necessary to set the time again (see page 6) . to select between AM or PM. When the desired setting Check for dial tone Dial mode After the batteries are charged, press TALK on the hanset; ou shoul hea a ial tone, othewise, try plugging this telephone to another telephone jack . If you have touch tone service, your phone is ready to use as soon as the battery is charged . If you have pulse (rotary) service, it is necessary to change the dial mode . · Press PROG. · Press until the screen displays DIAL MODE: and the current setting . · Press SELECT. The current setting blinks . · Press or to toggle between TONE and PULSE until the desired dial mode is blinking . · Press SELECT to save . Set the ringer · · Press PROG . Press twice, the name of the current ringer will display and the tone of the ringer will be heard . Press or to scroll through the four ringers . Press SELECT when the desired ringer is displayed and heard . www.vtechphones.com Installation · oull hea a confiation tone. Message waiting Your phone has visual message waiting indication if you subscribe to voice message service from your service provider . You can choose to have the message alert setting on or off . · Press PROG, then press until MESSAGE WAITING is displayed . Press SELECT . · The screen shows MSG ALERT OFF: Y . · Press or to toggle between Y (yes) or N (no) . MESSAGE WAITING MSG ALERT OFF: Y www.vtechphones.com Telephone operation Handset operation . Make a call (TALK) Press before or after dialing a telephone number to place a call . During a call, press to receive an incoming call if call waiting service is activated . 1 Channel (CHAN) If there is interference while on a call, press CHAN to switch to a clearer channel . DELETE Press to delete one or all calls from the call log . See page 21 for complete instructions . Answer a call (any key except OFF) 4 Press any key (except OFF) to answer a call . Handset volume Adjust the volume while on a call . A double beep will sound when you reach the maximum or minimum setting . CID and DIR keys · When in idle mode, press /CID to display caller ID information . 2,3 · When in idle mode, press /DIR to display directory entries . , SELECT Pess to confi the highlighte option while in pogaing oe. OFF During a call, press to hang up . While in programming mode, press to cancel an operation, back up, or exit . REDIA ...