NTL VS1503 dect User manual

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Safety information
Use only the batteries supplied with this telephone (NI-MH 1.2V
650mAh).
Do not use with any other mains adaptor other than the one
supplied otherwise you may damage your phone.
Do not use the phone in damp humid conditions such as
bathrooms.
Do not expose the phone or batteries to water or fire.
Do not dispose of the batteries in household waste or by burning.
Do not use in a explosive hazard area.
Do not try to open the handset or base.
Do not short the metal terminals on the phone or base.
Unplug the phone from the phone line during storms.
Health information
We advise that this phone is not used near or by people with
pacemakers or near intensive care equipment.
If you wear a hearing aid, please note that this phone works by
sending and receiving radio signals between the base and handset,
wearers of hearing aids may experience interference in the form of
a humming noise.

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Introducing
your ntl
VS1503
Introduction
Your ntl VS1503 telephone makes use of the latest technologies in
cordless telephone design. It offers DECT functionality with superb
sound quality. It includes a wide range of easy to use functions and
features.
Caller ID is a facility available from some telephone network
suppliers allowing the user to identify incoming calls.
Your ntl VS1503 has the software necessary to utilise this facility.
In order for you to use Caller ID, you must first subscribe
to your network supplier’s Caller ID service.
This telephone is not GAP compatible.
You can not register additional handsets to the base.
Please read this user guide carefully before using your
VS1503 for the first time.
Important
This equipment is not designed for making emergency
calls when the power fails. Make alternative arrangements
for access to emergency services.
Note for people with hearing aids
The VS1503 works by sending radio signals between the
base and handset. This may interfere with some hearing
aids, causing a humming noise.
Warning
We recommend that this product is not used near
emergency intensive care medical equipment or by people
with a pacemaker fitted.

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Safety information ................................. 2
Health information ................................. 2
Introducing your ntl VS1503 .............. 3
Contents ............................................ 4
In the box ........................................... 6
Getting started .................................... 7
Getting your VS1503 ready for use ...... 7
Positioning the base unit ................................................... 7
Connecting the mains power to the base unit ................... 7
Connecting the mains power to the chargers .................... 7
Inserting the batteries ........................................................ 8
Charging the handsets ....................................................... 8
Standby mode .................................................................... 9
Low battery ....................................................................... 9
Connecting the telephone line .......................................... 9
Fitting the base stand clip ............................................... 10
ntl VS1503 handsets .......................... 11
The handset display .............................12
Basic operation ................................ 13
During standby .....................................13
Battery status ................................................................... 13
Making and ending calls ....................... 13
Normal dialling ............................................................... 13
Preparatory dialling (Pre-Dial) ....................................... 13
Redial .............................................................................. 14
Receiving calls ...................................... 14
During a call ................................ 15
Call timer ........................................................................ 15
Adjusting the earpiece volume ....................................... 15
Muting a call ................................................................... 15
Receiving a second call ................................................... 15
Making an inquiry call .................................................... 15
Transferring a call ........................................................... 15
Intercom ............................................ 16
Phonebook ........................................ 16
Setting up the phonebook records .................................. 16
Making a call from the phonebook ................................. 17
Deleting phonebook records ........................................... 17
Caller ID ............................................ 18
Caller ID call back .......................................................... 18
Reviewing caller ID records ............................................ 18
Deleting caller ID records ............................................... 18
Call waiting number ....................................................... 19
Message waiting .............................................................. 19
Programming .................................... 19
Handset ringer melody and volume ................................ 19
Key beep .......................................................................... 20
Recall duration ................................................................ 20
Default settings ............................................................... 21
Other features .................................. 21
Handset ringer On/Off .................................................... 21
Paging ............................................................................. 21
Base ringer volume ......................................................... 21
Out of range indication ................................................... 22
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Service and maintenance ................ 23
Cleaning .......................................................................... 23
Siting ............................................................................... 23
Battery disposal ............................................................... 23
Troubleshooting ............................... 24
Technical details .............................. 25
Warranty .......................................... 26

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Handset (x 4) Base Unit
Charging Base and Power Adapter (x 3)
Handset Batteries and
Battery Compartment Cover (x 4)
(Rechargeable Ni-MH 1.2V 650mAh)
Telephone Cable
User Guide
Base Stand Clip
In the box
This package contains the following:
Power Supply Adapter
(Output 9V DC 300mA)

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Getting
started
Getting your VS1503 ready for
use
Positioning the base unit
Situate your VS1503 base unit close enough to the telephone and
mains power sockets so that the cables will reach. The higher the
base unit is located the better.
To avoid interference, position your VS1503 at least 1 metre away
from other electrical appliances, e.g. televisions, radios and
computers. Avoid bathrooms and other humid areas.
Connecting the mains power to the
base unit
Connect the lead from the power adapter to the socket marked
on the back of your VS1503 base, see opposite.
Now plug the other end of the adapter into the mains power supply
and switch the power on. The green in use light will flash once and
you will hear a confirmation beep.
Use only the mains power adapter supplied. Any other
adapter could seriously damage your VS1503 and
invalidate your warranty.
Connecting the mains power to the
chargers
Plug the power adapters attached to the handset chargers into the
mains supply and switch the power on.

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Inserting the handset batteries
On each handset:
Remove the battery cover if necessary.
Insert the 2 x AAA rechargeable batteries supplied, as shown inside
the battery compartment.
Replace the battery cover.
Use only the batteries supplied or the recommended
batteries. Never use non-rechargeable batteries. If
you use an incorrect battery type there is a risk of
explosion or damage to your VS1503.
Charging the handsets
We recommend that you charge your handsets for at least
14 hours before plugging the phone lead into the
telephone wall socket for the first time.
Place one handset onto the base and the other handsets onto the
chargers.
The charge lights on both the base and the chargers come on and
you will hear a confirmation beep. The handsets will show the
standby display as shown below.
All of your handsets come pre-registered to your VS1503
base.
Charging
lights
+
+-
-

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Standby mode
Once charged, your handset display will be as below displaying the
handset number. This is referred to as ‘standby mode’.
Low battery
When the batteries of a handset need charging there will be a low
battery warning beep every 60 seconds and the indicator shown
below will be displayed.
Connecting the telephone line
Plug the telephone line cable into the socket marked on the
back of the base unit and plug the other end into the telephone wall
socket.
Only use the telephone line cable supplied or your
VS1503 may not work correctly.
As soon as the handset is charged you will be able to make and
receive calls.
Handset 1 Handset 2
Handset 3 Handset 4

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Cables slot
into cut-out
Fitting the base unit stand clip
Once the power and telephone cables have been connected to the
base unit, you can fit the base stand clip.
The stand clips into the two holes on the rear of the base unit as
shown below. The cables (not shown) slot into the cut-out of the
stand.
Your telephone is now set up and you will be able to make and
receive calls.