Aastra Vista 150 User manual

Vista
Vista 150
User Guide

TABLE of CONTENTS
Call Waiting Display 1
Installing your Vista telephone 2
Checking your telephone 2
Key reference 3
Personalizing your telephone 3
Options 4
Visual Call Waiting 5
SuperFlash™ 5
Hold - Continuing a call on another
telephone 6
Receiver volume 6
Ringer volume 6
Custom Calling Features 7
Using the Callers List 7
Saving from the Callers List 7
Long distance calls 8
Memory keys 8
Saving a number in memory 8
Letter chart 9
To erase the contents of a
memory key 9
To protect the contents of your
memory keys 9
Locking the memory keys 9
Unlocking the memory keys 9
Display messages and lights 10
Ensuring privacy 11
Saving ON and OFF keys 11
To save a Call Forwarding
ON key 11
To save a Call Forwarding
OFF key 11
Helpful Hints 12

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*
You must subscribe to Visual Call Waiting from your local telephone company. If you do not subscribe
to Visual Call Waiting or if this service is not yet available in your area, your Vista 150 may still be used
as an advanced Call Display telephone.
C
ALL
W
AITING
D
ISPLAY
Finally, a telephone that lets you see who is calling – even
when you’re on another call!
•
Visual Call Waiting - Now you will be able to view incoming Call Display and Call
Waiting information. This added flexibility lets you decide which calls are important
because you’ll know who is on Call Waiting before you answer their call.*
•
Display - Your Vista allows you to view the name/number of the person to whom you
are speaking, whether it is the original or Visual Call Waiting caller.
•
Call logging - A record of the last 25 calls you received is stored in your Vista. Easy
to read icons tell you if the call was from a long distance number, how many times
someone tried to reach you, and even if you returned the call.
•
Menu Driven - Vista’s display provides messages that guide you step by step through
any function.
•
Memory Keys - Vista’s memory keys allow you to save names/numbers or features
for easy one button functionality. You can program new names/numbers or save
names/numbers directly from the Callers List.
•
Preferred Name Match - Now you can decide how a name will appear on the display.
When you receive a call, Vista compares the incoming number to those you have
programmed into the memory keys. If a match is made, the name and number is
displayed as you entered it into memory.
•
Custom Calling Features -Vista has preprogrammed keys to access Custom Calling
Features. The enclosed Quick Reference Card describes some of these services and
how to use them with your new Vista telephone.

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Installing your Vista telephone
Checking your telephone
Vista automatically runs a test to ensure that the phone cords are connected properly. If the
test fails, the display will prompt you to check the phone cords. Make sure all connections
are fastened securely.
†
For wall mounting, we recommend that you use a telephone wall mounting plate (not included). The
short line cord should be used for wall mounting.
Connect the receiver and receiver cord. Attach the wedge-shaped base in desk
mount or wall mount position † .
Attach the faceplate. Attach the receiver card and lens (shiny-
side down) after recording numbers for
quick reference.
Connect the line cord.
Connect the power adapter.
1Wall Mount
Desk Mount
2
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Key reference
Personalizing your telephone
Below the display is a sliding panel. Move the panel to the right and press the OPTIONS
key to see each of the nine choices. You can change any of the nine options by following
the change procedure below.
To change any of the nine options:
1. Don’t pick up the receiver.
2. Slide the panel located below the display to the right and press the OPTIONS key.
3. Press either
kk
kk
or
ll
ll
to move through the list of options or press the desired option
number on the dial pad. (For example, when
9 items in list
appears on the dis-
play, press
¤
to set the time and date.)
4. Press the selected option number again (
⁄
through
·
) and follow the instructions on
the display to make a change.
Note: To exit at any time press OPTIONS.
Callers - Use to enter and
Link - Press to
Dial - One key
Hold - Lets you keep a
Also allows you to
Redial - One key dialing
Save - Saves memory key
Shift - Used to access
move to an extension.
program a pause into
information and OPTIONS
number appearing
Set Options - Slide panel to
right. Allows you to
personalize your phone
by changing its options.
Custom Calling Features
See Quick Reference Card
kk
kk ll ll - Scrolls through OPTIONS list. Also adjusts ringer
*- Scrolls
Callers List.
#- Erases contents
of memory keys and
items in the Callers
List.
dialing of the
and receiver volume. Also lets you advance to the
exit the Callers List.
changes.
of the last number you
dialed.
caller on the line while you
memory.
through for details.
on the display
next letter or delete letters/numbers when entering a
name or number into memory.
upper slot of Memory Keys.
when the phone
is off-hook.
connect your
Call Waiting calls.
Memory Keys - Program
frequently called numbers/names
and features.

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Set Options
1. Change the Language
You have a choice of display messages in one of two languages.
2. Set the Time and Date
When you subscribe to Call Display or Visual Call Waiting, the time and date are
automatically set for you when the first call comes in. You can also set the time and
date yourself if you do not want the time and date automatically updated. If there is a
power failure you may have to reset the time and date or wait for an incoming call.
3. Set the Ring Tone
You can choose one of three different ring tones. Use ß to end only when
you are satisfied with your chosen ring tone. If an incoming call is private (i.e., caller
has blocked their name and number from appearing on your display), the call will
ring with a fourth distinctive tone.
4. Timer ON/OFF
The Vista comes with an autotimer option to track the length of your calls. The dis-
play will show you, in minutes and seconds, the elapsed time of an individual call.
5. Set Contrast
Choose from 8 contrast levels to suit your needs. Once you’ve chosen Set Contrast
in the OPTIONS list, simply press fi until you are satisfied with the display.
6. Clear Message Waiting (when subscribing to Voice Mail services only)
If
MM
MMee eess ssss ssaa aagg ggee ee WW WWaa aaii iitt ttii iinn nngg gg
appears on the display when there are no more voice messages,
you can turn the display message off using this option.
7. Enter Your Area Code
With Call Display or Visual Call Waiting, area codes are displayed for incoming calls
and in the Callers List. With this option, you may block the display of up to three
local area codes. This is useful in locations where area codes are not necessary in
order to dial a long distance number or where an area code can not be used when
dialing local numbers. This option may not be required in certain network areas.
8. Change Callers List
You can log all the calls that you receive, only those calls you or your answering
machine did not answer, or no calls.
9. Visual Call Waiting Indicator ( CC
CCaa aall llll ll WW WWaa aaii iitt tt II IIDD DD
)
This option is turned ON at the factory. You would only turn this option OFF if per-
sistent clicking or tones interrupt your calls. When turning this option OFF by press-
ing · (9 = OFF), your Vista will act as a Call Display telephone only.

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Visual Call Waiting
†
Now you’ll be able to choose which calls to answer because you’ll know who is calling
before you answer.
The Vista 150 is capable of displaying Call Waiting information of a second incoming call
while you have a call in progress. When you are on a call and you hear the Call Waiting
tone, the Call Waiting information is displayed as shown below.
If you decide you want to speak to the new caller, simply press ¬ . Your first call
will not be disconnected. You may switch between callers as often as you like by pressing
¬ . Your second call will be stored in the Callers List even if it is not answered
when “log all calls” or “log unanswered calls” is selected under Option 8. For more
information about stored calls, see Using the Callers List on page 7.
Note : The Visual Call Waiting Indicator option must be enabled in order to see the Call
Waiting information on the display. Refer to Option 9 on page 4.
SuperFlash™
SuperFlash™ is an exclusive feature which allows the Vista 150 and one other Aastra
SuperFlash™ compatible telephone to display, log and switch between Call Display and
Call Waiting callers, as shown below.
† You must subscribe to Visual Call Waiting from your local telephone company. Until you subscribe,
your telephone will not display or record incoming calls
.
Incoming caller's information
(Caller One) is displayed.
CALLER ONE
555-1112
When you hear the Call Waiting tone
Caller Two's information is displayed.
CALLER TWO
555--12 4
1Incoming caller's information
(Caller One) is displayed.
CALLER ONE
555-1112
2
Extension
Extension telephone picks up and
also speaks with Caller One.
Extension in use
>

Extension in use
CALLER ONE
BEEP
Extension
Call Waiting tone sounds and Caller Two's information
is displayed on both extension telephones.
3
BEEP
CALLER TWO
555-12 4
CALLER TWO
555-12 4

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A person at either extension can simply press the ¬ button to automatically
switch to and speak with the new caller as shown in the diagrams below.
Calls will not be disconnected when you press ¬ . If you wish to return to your
first caller press ¬ again. The Vista 150 and one other Aastra SuperFlash™
compatible telephone extension may switch between the two callers each time you press
¬ . Once you have switched to one caller by pressing ¬ , you must wait
three seconds before you can switch back to the previous caller.
To end a call with either Caller One or Caller Two, you must press ¬ before the
caller hangs up the line in order for the proper caller information to be displayed.
Note : Caller information for the first call will only be displayed on the original telephone
that answered.
Hold - Continuing a call on another telephone
If you want to place your call on hold or continue your conversation at another extension,
press ˙ and hang up the receiver. The hold feature keeps the caller on the line until
you pick up the receiver or an extension telephone.
Note: If you receive a Visual Call Waiting call while a call is on hold, Call Waiting
information will not be displayed.
Receiver volume
While you are on the telephone, you can press the left or right side of the volume bar
for soft or loud receiver volume.
Ringer volume
Press the left or right side of the volume bar for soft or loud ringer volume. If
you don’t want to be disturbed you can turn the ringer OFF by pressing the left side of the
volume bar without lifting the receiver. Continue pressing the left side of the
4Either telephone can press
to speak with Caller Two.
5Both telephones speak with Caller Two
and see displayed information.
Extension
Extension in use
CALLER TWO
Extension in use
CALLER TWO
6
Either telephone may press
again to switch back to Caller One.
kk
kk ll ll
kk
kk ll ll
kk
kk ll ll

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volume bar until Ringer is OFF appears on the display. You can adjust
ringer volume and tone in the OPTIONS list, as long as the ringer has not been turned
OFF. When you want to turn the ringer ON, press the right side of the volume bar
without lifting the receiver.
Custom Calling Features
Custom Calling Features available from your local telephone company work with your
Vista 150. The enclosed Quick Reference Card describes some of these services and how
to use them with your new Vista 150 telephone.
Using the Callers List†
The çkey lets you enter the Callers List. Vista 150 remembers up to 25 incoming
calls which are stored in the Callers List. This valuable feature helps you organize your
calls by monitoring their status. Easy to understand messages and symbols keep you
informed about who called, when they called, how often they tried to reach you, and even
if you returned the call.
Saving from the Callers List
While in the Callers List, you can save the number on the display directly into a memory
key.
Using the Callers List:
•Press çto enter the Callers List.
•Press •to move through the Callers List.
•Edit numbers from the dial pad by pressing kk
kk or ll ll.
•Press kk
kk or ll ll to view names and numbers.
•Return a call automatically by lifting the receiver while the caller’s number is on the
display or pressing {.
•Erase individual callers from the list by pressing £ twice when the name/number is
on the display.You may also erase all callers by pressing£twice when Callers
List=XX is displayed.
•Press çat any time to exit the list.
To save a caller from the Callers List:
When a name/number is displayed while in the Callers List.
1. Press ß.
2. Press } and then the memory key where you want to save the number in the
upper memory slot.
3. Write the name in the space provided on the memory card or receiver card
(in pencil).
kk
kk ll ll
kk
kk ll ll

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†You must subscribe to Call Display or Visual Call Waiting from your local telephone company. Until you subscribe, your telephone will
not display or record incoming calls.
Long distance calls
Memory keys
Your Vista 150 has 4 memory keys, each having 2 slots. The lower slot on each of these
keys is already preprogrammed to allow easy access to Custom Calling Features.
IMPORTANT: The upper memory slots allow you to save the names and phone numbers
of your family and friends or important emergency numbers.
Saving a number in the upper memory
Press ß }and follow the instructions shown on the display or read
through the following example on how to save a name and number to memory.
Press ˙when entering numbers to place a pause into a memory key (if required).
This is useful if you wish to preprogram access to a remote system, such as Voice Mail,
because a pause is often required before entering a system password. A Link may also be
programmed into a memory key if required.
Dialing a long distance number from the Callers List:
When a name/number is displayed in the Callers List.
1. Enter ⁄and the appropriate area code (if required).
2. Press { .The number on the display will be automatically dialed.
Note: If you make an error while entering either the 1 or area code, press ll
ll or kk kk to
correct.
Saving a number in the upper memory:
For example, to save Len’s number (555-1440)
1. Press ß.
2. Press }and then the memory key where you want to store the number.
3. Press fififi⁄››‚on the dial pad.
4. Press ß.
5. Press ßagain to quit
OR enter Len’s name by pressing the following keys:
fithree times then ll
ll ‹twice then ll ll fltwice.
Note: The Letter Chart lists the keys for specific letters and numbers (see page 9).
6. Press ßto store the name.
7. Write the name on the memory card or receiver card (in pencil).
Note: Press ll
ll to move to the next letter in a name. To erase a letter, simply press kk kk.
Press ll
ll twice to add a space.

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Note: Memory keys will not function during a power failure.
If you program a long distance number into a memory key, you must also include 1 and
the area code.
To access Custom Calling Features press the labeled memory key and read the display. To
view the contents of a memory key press the memory key and then }. Repeatedly
press to switch between the two items of a key. A shift symbol (oo
oo) in the right corner of the
display indicates a memory/shift key combination.
For further information on the Custom Calling Features keys, please refer to the Quick
Reference Card.
To protect the contents of your memory keys
For security reasons or child-proofing, you can protect the contents of your memory keys
by locking them. You will still be able to use your memory keys to place calls or use
features, but you will not be able to erase or save a new name, number or feature while
they are locked.
Letter chart:
1=& 11=’111=( 1111=) 11111=, 111111=
-
1111111=
.
11111111=
1
2=A 22=B 222=C 2222=2 3=D 33=E 333=F 3333=3
4=G 44=H 444=I 4444=4 5=J 55=K 555=L 5555=5
6=M 66=N 666=O 6666=6 7=P 77=Q 777=R 7777=S 77777=7
8=T 88=U 888=V 8888=8 9=W 99=X 999=Y 9999=Z 99999=9
To erase the contents of a memory key:
1. Press } and then the memory key to see its contents.
2. Press £twice.
Locking the memory keys: Unlocking the memory keys:
1. Don’t pick up the receiver. 1. Don’t pick up the receiver.
2. Press OPTIONS key under the panel. 2. Press OPTIONS key under the panel.
3. Press ˙. 3. Press ˙.
4. Press •. 4. Press £.
Note: All memory keys will be locked.

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Display messages and lights
Vista’s display employs a variety of messages and icons to help keep you informed about
your calls.
General display messages
Message What it means
Calls bumped=XX Number of old calls automatically deleted when Callers List
was full.
Use •for XX New View your new calls using •in the Callers List.
XX New Callers Number of new calls stored in Callers List.
Link has been dialed.
Pause has been dialed.
oo
oo Indicates when } has been used.
Call is a Visual Call Waiting call.
Call was returned.
Call was answered. This icon only appears if a call is NOT a
Visual Call Waiting call.
01N JAN 1 3X l
<L. E. SMITH
Number of times this
Number of this
Call has not been
If present, call was
forwarded from
Private name
Unknown name
reach you since
(up to 9 times)
Indicates next screen.
previously viewed.
May read:
caller has tried to
last viewed.
another location. Unknown number
Private number
Use kor l to switch
If same day, time of call will
Callers list screen
appear, otherwise date of call.
between name and
number screens.
Dependent on
information delivered
from your telephone
network.
Name and Number
call in the Callers
List.
Call has been returned OR
Call has been answered.
Visual Call Waiting call OR
This icon only appears if a
call is NOT a Visual Call Waiting
call.

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Set indicator light messages
Ensuring privacy
Vista 150’s red display light comes ON and Extension in use appears on the display
when another person in your home picks up an extension. The light remains ON until the
other person hangs up.
Saving ON and OFF keys
The following examples show you how to save an ON and an OFF key and activate Vista’s
light for a local telephone company feature.
To save ON and OFF keys for a local telephone company feature without the light, omit
step 2 from the above examples. Your Vista may be programmed with only one ON and
one OFF key.
Note: The feature in use light may be preprogrammed (see Quick Reference Card). Once
the feature ON and OFF codes have been assigned to two keys, other features will not turn
the light ON and OFF.
Lights What it means Priority
Solid Extension in use or Check phone cord appears on display. Highest
Fast Flash Visual ring indicator for incoming calls. High
Slow Flash Message waiting (with voice mail services only). Low
Note: The light and display will always indicate the highest priority condition.
To save a Call Forwarding ON key: To save a Call Forwarding OFF key:
1. Press ß.1. Press ß.
2. Press ⁄to program the light ON. 2. Press ‚to program the light OFF.
3. Press }and the desired mem-
ory key.
3. Press } and the desired
memory key.
4. Press • ‡¤ for turning Call Forward-
ing ON.
4. Press •‡‹ for turning Call Forward-
ing OFF.
5. Read the display to confirm the num-
ber. If the number is wrong press
and begin again.
5. Read the display to confirm the num-
ber. If the number is wrong press
and begin again.
6. Press ß again. 6. Press ß again.
7. Write Call Forwarding ON on the
receiver card (in pencil). The light is
now programmed but will not come ON
until you use the feature.
7. Write Call Forwarding OFF on the
receiver card (in pencil).
kk
kk ll ll
kk
kk ll ll

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Helpful Hints
Display is in the wrong language.
You can change the language by pressing the OPTIONS key and pressing ⁄twice.
Callers are not identified on the display or the display shows LL
LLii iiss sstt tt ii iiss ss ee eemm mmpp pptt ttyy yy.
Until you subscribe to Call Display or Visual Call Waiting from your local telephone
company, your telephone will not receive or record the name/number of a caller.*
Persistent clicking or tones interrupt calls.
Turn off Option 9 using the OPTIONS key. When this option is turned OFF, your Vista
will act as a Call Display telephone only.
You hear the Visual Call Waiting tone but no caller information is on the
display.
You need to subscribe to Visual Call Waiting and/or confirm that the Visual Call Waiting
indictor is ON (see Option 9: Call Wait ID). To turn this option ON, press ·(9 = ON).*
No dial tone. CC
CChh hhee eecc cckk kk pp pphh hhoo oonn nnee ee cc ccoo oorr rrdd dd may appear on the display.
Read the display. If the line cord is not attached properly the display will prompt you.
Also, make sure the receiver cord is attached securely.
Telephone doesn’t ring. RR
RRii iinn nngg ggee eerr rr ii iiss ss OO OOFF FFFF FF may appear on the display.
The ringer may be turned OFF. Without lifting the receiver, press the right side of the
volume bar to turn the ringer ON. You can adjust ringer volume and tone in
the OPTIONS list.
No information on the display and ringer volume is low.
Make sure the power adaptor is plugged into a working electrical outlet.
Cannot hear a caller or be heard.
Make sure the receiver cord is inserted securely into the jack.
Light stays ON and display shows FF
FFee eeaa aatt ttuu uurr rree ee OO OONN NN even when call forwarding
is not in use.
You must program a Call Forwarding OFF key “To save a Call Forwarding OFF key:” on
page 11.
When you have a power failure.
Vista will still operate as a regular telephone during a power failure, but the display, the
advanced features, and shifted memory keys will not operate until the power is restored.
Cannot switch to an incoming Call Waiting caller.
Ensure all off-hook extensions are SuperFlash™ compatible and are not in speakerphone
or handsfree mode. Also, wait for a minimum of 4 seconds before pressing l
again.
* Please contact your local telephone company for any inquiries or problems with
Call Display and Visual Call Waiting services.
If you are still having problems with your Vista 150 telephone after reading this guide and
the helpful hints, please call 1-800-574-1611 for technical assistance.
kk
kk ll ll

I NDEX
A
Area code 4
C
Call Display 1, 4, 7, 12
Call Forwarding
Off 11
On 11
Call Wait ID 4
Callers List 4
change 4
saving from 7
viewing 7
Contrast 4
D
Date
set 4
Desk mount 2
Display
contrast 4
messages 12
Display messages 10, 12
E
Extension telephones 5, 12
F
Faceplate 2
H
Hold 6, 8
I
Installation 2
faceplate 2
Lens
receiver card 2
line cord 2
phone base 2
power adapter 2
receiver card 2
K
Key reference 3
L
Language
incorrect 12
select 4
Lens 2
Lights 10,11
Link 3, 5, 6, 10
Locking memory keys 9
Long distance calls 4, 8, 9
M
Memory keys
erasing 9
letter chart 9
link 8
locking 9
on/off keys 11
pause 8, 10
programming 8
unlocking 9
viewing contents 9
Message waiting 4
O
Options
Changing 3
P
Password 3
Pause 8
Power failure 12
Privacy 11
R
Receiver card 2
Receiver volume 6
Ring Tone
set 4
Ringer 12
Ringer volume 6

S
Saving
entering names 8
erasing 9
entering numbers 8
SuperFlash™ 5, 12
T
Test
phone cord connection 2
Time
set 4
Troubleshooting 2, 12
V
Visual Call Waiting 1, 5, 10, 12
Volume control 6
W
Wall mount 2

Should your telephone fail during the
twelve (12) months of the warranty
period, please return it to the place of
purchase. Be sure to include proof of
purchase date with the product. For
further information, contact our
service information number 1-800-
574-1611.
Warranty Service
After Warranty Service
Aastra Telecom offers ongoing repair
and support for this product. This
service provides repair or replacement
of your Aastra Telecom product, at
Aastra Telecom’s option, for a fixed
charge.You are responsible for all
shipping charges. For further
information and shipping instructions,
contact our service information
number 1-800-574-1611.
Note : Repairs to this product may be
made only by the manufacturer and its
authorized agents, or by others who
are legally authorized. This restriction
applies during and after the warranty
period. Unauthorized repair may void
the warranty.
Vista is a trademark of Aastra Telecom
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