Sprint vt1923 User manual

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Congratulations! You have purchased
one of the most sophisticated cordless
telephones on the market! The Sprint
cordless phone has been designed to
offer a new standard in cordless
telephone technology.
Unlike most other cordless phones, the
Sprint cordless phone digitizes your
voice using advanced ADPCM digital
voice coding to provide noise and
distortion free performance. In most
conditions you will not be able to tell
you are using a cordless phone. Gone
are the annoyances of static,
interference and having to listen to
other people's conversations on your
cordless phone.
The Sprint cordless phone scrambles
your voice before it transmits it. This
allows you the security of knowing that
no one can tune in and eavesdrop on
your conversations.
The Sprint cordless phone decodes
and displays name and/or number
Caller ID (CID) information where
available and when subscribed to. The
alpha-numeric display can show both
the name and number of the calling
party. Up to 24 name characters or 11
phone number digits can be displayed
on the LCD.
With the Sprint cordless phone, the
user can easily answer a call by
pressing any key other than the OFF,
MUTE or VOLUME Keys. In addition,
INTRODUCTION
theHandsetkeypadandLCDilluminate
while the Handset rings to signal an
incoming call. This is very useful in a
dark enviroment. The Sprint cordless
phone also provides a one-way Page/
Find. Pressing the Base PAGE key will
cause the Handset to ring in a manner
which distinguishes it from normal
incoming ringing. This can be used to
alert the Handset user, or to simply
locate the Handset in the event that it
is misplaced.
The Sprint cordless phone uses
special memory in both the Base and
Handset which is not susceptible to
power failures. This provides
permanent storage of all memory dial
numbers, CID information as well as
the Base and Handset security codes.
When a battery pack is installed in the
Base unit, the Sprint cordless phone
uses this battery pack to provide
operational backup in case of power
failure. In this way you have access
to all normal phone functions during a
total power outage. Calls can still be
placed and received without
interruption. More than 5 hours backup
will be possible with a fully charged
battery pack in the Base unit.
The Sprint cordless phone informs
you that another extension is currently
in use on the same phone line. The
phone will also alert you when you are
Out of Range, even when you're not
using the phone!

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• Complete battery back-up in case
of power failure (with spare battery
pack installed in Base).
• Face-up Handset charging.
• Auto hang up when returning the
Handset to the Base cradle.
• Extension in use indicator.
• 24 Bit Digital Security Code
• DTMF and Pulse Dialing.
• Low Battery Detect and Warning
indicator.
• Up to 6 hours continuous talk time
or 6 days standby time.
• Volume Adjust on Handset.
• REDIAL, HOLD, PAGE and MUTE.
• Hearing-Aid Compatible Receiver.
• Detachable power supply.
• Non-volatile storage of security
code and memory dial records.
• Programmable Ringer Types.
This manual is designed to make you
familiar with the Sprint cordless
phone. We strongly recommend you
read the manual before using your
phone.
SPECIAL FEATURES
• 900 MHz Operation.
• Fully Digital Link between Handset
andBasewithADPCMvoicecoding.
• Digitally-Scrambled Voice
Communication.
• Name / Number CID display.
• 2 row by 16 character 5x7 dot
matrix alpha-numeric LCD.
• 50 CID memory locations.
• Backlit LCD on the Handset
• Backlit Handset Keypad.
• 50 location Programmable Memory
for 32 Digit Phone Number.
• 30 Channel Operation with auto
channel selection.
• Out-of-Range indication while the
Handset is in use or in standby
mode.
• Removable Handset battery pack.
• Spare battery charger in the Base
Unit.
INTRODUCTION

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PARTS CHECK LIST
1. Handset
2. Base Unit
3. AC Power Adapter
4. Telephone Cord
INTRODUCTION
5. Battery Pack (2)
6. Wall Mounting Bracket
7. Belt Clip
8. Owner's Manual
To purchase replacement battery packs, call VTECH Communications at
1-800-595-9511.
Telephone Line Cord
AC Power Adapter
Handset
Battery Pack (2)
Base Unit
Wall Mounting
Bracket
Belt Clip
Owner's Manual
OWNER'S MANUAL

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This equipment complies with Parts 15
and 68 of the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) rules for the United
States. Italsocomplieswithregulations
RSS210 and CS-03 of Industry and
Science Canada. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference,
and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the
device.
A label is located on the underside of
the Base Unit containing either the
FCC registration number and Ringer
Equivalence Number (REN) or the IC
registration number and Load Number.
You must, upon request, provide this
information to your local telephone
company.
This equipment is compatible with
inductively coupled hearing aids.
Should you experience trouble with this
telephone equipment, please contact:
Sprint National Help Desk at
1-800-949-4357.
For repair/warranty information. The
telephone company may ask you to
disconnect this equipment from the line
network until the problem has been
corrected.
FCC Part 15
Warning: Changes or modifications
to this unit not expressly approved
by the party responsible for
compliances could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
The equipment has been tested and
found to comply with part 15 of the FCC
rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try and correct
the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the separation between
the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an
outlet or on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
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FCC REGULATIONS
FCC Part 68
The FCC requires that you connect
your cordless telephone to the
nationwide telephone network through
a modular telephone jack (USOC
RJ11C, RJ11W or RJ14).
Your telephone company may
discontinue your service if your
equipment causes harm to the
telephone network. They will notify
you in advance of disconnection, if
possible. During notification, you will
be informed of your right to file a
complaint with the FCC.
Occasionally,your telephonecompany
may make changes in its facilities,
equipment, operation, or procedures
that could affect the operation of your
equipment. If so, you will be given
advance notice of the change to give
you an opportunity to maintain
uninterrupted service.
The Base Unit contains no user
serviceable parts. The Handset
contains a user replaceable battery
pack.
If it is determined that your telephone
equipment is malfunctioning, the FCC
requires that it not be used and that
it be unplugged from the modular jack
until the problem has been corrected.
Repairs to this telephone equipment
can only be made by the manufacturer
or its authorized agents or by others
who may be authorized by the FCC.
For repair procedures, follow the
instructions outlined under the Sprint
Limited Warranty.
This equipment may not be used on
coin service provided by the phone
company or Party Lines.
The REN is useful in determining the
number of devices you may connect
to your telephone line and still enable
the devices to ring when you receive
a call. The general rule is that the REN
value should not exceed 5.0 total;
however, contact your local telephone
company for the specific number in
your area.

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Whenusing your telephone equipment,
basic safety precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and injury to persons,
including the following:
1. Read and understand all
instructions.
2. Followallwarningsandinstructions
marked on the product.
3. Unplug this product from the wall
outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this product near water
(for example, near a bath tub,
wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry
tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool).
5. Do not place this product on an
unstable cart, stand, or table. The
product may fall, causing serious
damage to the product.
6. Slots and openings in the cabinet
andthebackorbottomareprovided
for ventilation. To protect it from
overheating, these openings must
not be blocked by placing the
product on the bed, sofa, rug, or
other similar surface. This product
should never be placed near or
over a radiator or heat register.
This product should not be placed
in a built-in installation where
proper ventilation is not provided.
7. This product should be operated
only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of
powersupplyto your home,consult
your dealer or local power
company.
8. Do not allow anything to rest on
the power cord. Do not locate this
product where the cord will be
abused by persons walking on it.
9. Never push objects of any kind into
this product through cabinet slots
as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short out parts
that could result in a risk of fire or
electric shock. Never spill liquid of
any kind on the product.
10. To reduce the risk of electric
shock, do not disassemble this
product, but take it to an authorized
service facility. Opening or
removing cabinet parts other than
specifiedaccessdoorsmayexpose
you to dangerous voltages or other
risks. Incorrect reassemb-ling can
cause electric shock when the
appliance is subsequently used.
11. Do not overload wall outlets and
extension cords as this can result
in the risk of fire or electric shock.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
12. Unplug this product from the wall
outlet and refer servicing to an
authorized service facility under
the following conditions:
A. When the power supply cord or
plug is damaged or frayed.
B. If liquid has been spilled into the
product.
C. If the product has been exposed
to rain or water.
D. If the product does not operate
normally by following the
operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls that are
covered by the operating
instructions, because improper
adjustment of other controls
may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by
an authorized technician to
restore the product to normal
operation.
E. If the product has been dropped
and the cabinet has been
damaged.
F. If the product exhibits a distinct
change in performance.
13. Avoid using a telephone (other
than a cordless type) during an
electrical storm. There may be a
remote risk of electric shock from
lighting.
14. Do not use the telephone to report
a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF FIRE OR INJURY TO PERSONS
BY BATTERY, READ AND FOLLOW
THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
1. Use only the appropriate type and
size battery pack specified in the
instruction manual provided for
this product.
2. Do not dispose of the battery pack
in a fire. The cell may explode.
Check with State and local codes
for possible special disposal
instructions.
3. Do not open or mutilate the battery
pack. Released electrolyte is
corrosive and may cause damage
to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic
if swallowed.
4. Exercise care in handling battery
in order not to short the battery with
conductingmaterialssuchasrings,
bracelets, and keys. The battery or
conductormay overheatandcause
burns.
5. Charge the battery pack provided
with or identified for use with this
product only in accordance with
the instructions and limitations
specified in the instruction manual.
6. Observe proper polarity orientation
between the battery pack and
battery charger.
Sprint National Help Desk at
1-800-949-4357.

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Alternatively, if your spare battery pack
has been charging in the Base Unit,
simply exchange the drained Handset
battery pack with the fully charged
replacement battery pack from the
Base charger. Place the drained
Handset battery pack into the Base
charger to recharge.
The Base spare battery charger does
NOT charge a battery pack as quickly
as the Handset battery charger. A full
charge requires 24 hours when using
the spare battery charger.
IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO OVER-
CHARGE THE BATTERY PACK
The battery pack can be recharged
many times, but if you get a low-battery
signal even after 16 hours of charging
in the Base cradle (or 24 hours in the
Basesparebatterycharger), the battery
pack(s) should be replaced.
To purchase replacement battery
packs, call VTech Communications
at 1-800-595-9511.
AWORDABOUTRECHARGEABLE
BATTERIES
Your NiCad battery pack recharges
whenever the Handset is returned to
the Base Unit cradle. You may return
the Handset to its cradle whenever
you're not using the phone.
REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK
CHARGING THE HANDSET
BATTERY PACK
The Handset of your Sprint cordless
phone is powered by a rechargeable
battery pack. It charges automatically
whenever the Handset is in the Base.
You should charge the battery pack for
16 hours when you first receive your
phone. You'll know the battery pack
needs charging when:
• The phone emits a warning tone
when you press the PHONE key.
• The low battery message is
displayed:
• The Handset seems completely
dead, the LCD is clear and the
Handset does not beep when you
press the keys.
TO CHARGE THE BATTERY PACK
To charge the battery pack, place the
HandsetintheBaseUnit.TheCHARGE
indicator will light to show the Handset
is seated properly and the battery pack
is charging. It is recommended that the
battery pack be charged for at least 16
hours initially and 8 hours for
maintenance charging. You can use
your telephone before that with
diminished capacity, but it is best to
charge the battery pack fully. It will take
several recharge cycles to maximize
the charge capacity of your battery
pack. The maximum battery life
between charges is 6 hours of
continuous talk time or 6 days of
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Press and Slide
Downward
Slide in the
battery cover
Place the new battery
pack into the battery
compartment
Please note the
correct position of the
battery pack when
changing battery
Follow the steps below:
1. Remove the battery case cover by
pressing on the ridged lines and
sliding downward.
REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK
4. Replace the battery case cover by
sliding the cover upwards.
2. Discard the old battery pack. Don't
put the old battery pack in a trash
compactor or a fire - it could burst.
3. Place the new battery pack in its
housing with the metal contacts
facing down.
5. If the new battery pack is not
already charged, place the
Handset in the cradle of the Base
Unit to allow it to charge for 16
hours.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of fire or injury,
read and follow the Instructions:
1. Use only Sprint rechargeable
battery pack, or equivalent.
2. Do not dispose of the battery in a
fire. The cell may explode.
IMPORTANT: Do not dispose of
this battery into
household garbage.
For information on
recycling or proper
disposal, consult your
local solid waste
collection or disposal
organization.
3. 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.

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REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK
4. Exercise care in handling batteries
in order not to short the battery with
conductingmaterialssuchasrings,
bracelets, and keys. The battery or
conductormay overheatandcause
burns.
To purchase replacement battery
packs,call VTECH Communications
at 1-800-595-9511.
SPARE BATTERY CHARGER
The Sprint cordless phone has a
built-in spare Battery Charger, which
is located in the cradle of the Base Unit.
INSTALLATION
Remove the Spare Battery charger
cover by pressing the release tab and
lifting up.
POWER BACKUP
Whenthespare battery packisinstalled
in the Base Unit, the Sprint cordless
phone uses this battery pack to
provide operational backup in case of
a power failure. If you have a fully
charged battery pack in the Spare
Battery pack charger and there is a
power outage, you will still be able to
place and receive calls for up to five
hours.
REPLACING A DRAINED
HANDSET BATTERY
The Spare battery pack can also be
used to replace a drained Handset
battery pack to ensure uninterrupted
use. Be sure to put the drained battery
pack in the Spare Battery charger for
recharging.
Please note that the Spare Battery
compartment charges at a slower rate
than a battery pack charging in the
Handset. It takes 24 hours to fully
charge a battery pack in the Spare
Battery charger.
Place a battery pack in the Spare
Battery charger. Make sure the metal
charging contacts on the underside of
the battery pack are aligned with the
charging contacts in the Spare Battery
charger.

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PULSE
TONE
GETTING STARTED
SETTING THE TONE/PULSE
SWITCH
Set the TONE/PULSE switch, located
bottom of the Base Unit, to the desired
dialing mode. In most areas, TONE
is the desired mode.
TELEPHONE LINE
After charging the battery pack, con-
nect the telephone line cord to a live
telephone outlet and the TEL. LINE
jack, located on the back edge of the
Base Unit.
AC POWER ADAPTER
Plug the AC power adapter into a live
electrical outlet and the DC POWER
CONNECTOR into the back of the
Base Unit.
Place the Handset into the Base Unit
cradle. Make sure the Charging light
is illuminated. Charge for at least 16
hours before first using the phone.
The Handset can charge face up or
down.
AC
OUTLET
TELEPHONE
WALL JACK

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GETTING STARTED
If your Base Unit is not connected to
a live telephone outlet, the Handset will
display:
For best results, raise the antenna on
the Base Unit and Handset when using
the phone.

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WALL MOUNTING
1. Choose a spot near an electrical
outlet and a telephone jack.
Your phone requires a modular
telephone jack and a standard
electrical outlet (120v AC). The
power cord is six feet long; make
sure there is an electrical outlet
within reach of the Base Unit. The
outlet should not be controlled by
a wall switch. If the switch is ever
turned off, the phone will not
operate.
2. Position the wall mount bracket
on the base.
Line up the tabs on the wall
mounting bracket with the holes on
the bottom of the base. Snap the
wall mounting bracket firmly into
place.
3. Mount the base on the wall.
Position the base so the mounting
studs will fit into the holes on the
bottom of the base. Position the
power cord to extend down the
wall. Slide the base down on the
mounting studs until it locks into
place.
4. Connect the telephone line cord.
Insert one end into the TEL.LINE
jack on the back edge of the base.
Insert the other end into the wall
jack.
The Wall Mounting bracket is
designed to fit on standard Wall
Mounting plates.
5. Plug the AC adapter into an
electrical outlet and the DC
connector into the power jack
located on the back of the Base
Unit .
PULSE
TONE
Wall

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THE HANDSET LAYOUT
THE HANDSET FEATURES
Microphone
Charging Contacts
Program Key
Dialing Keys (0-9)
LCD Display
Scroll Keys
OK/Select Key
Antenna
Battery Compartment
Volume Up & Down
Headset
Jack
Phone Key
Off Key
Flash Key
Redial/Pause Key
Mute/Hold Key
Repeat Dial Key
Return Call Key

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THE BASE UNIT LAYOUT
THE BASE UNIT FEATURES

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BASIC OPERATION
AREA CODE PROGRAMMING
To benefit from all the Caller ID
features of your telephone, you must
enter your home or local area code(s).
Before you do this, your Handset will
display:
• Press OK/SELECT .
•HOME should be blinking. If not,
press until it blinks.
•
Press OK/SELECT . You will see :
• Enter your own home area code.
• Press OK/SELECT to finish.
LOCAL AREA CODES
If you live in an area where all calls re-
quire 10 digits (area code plus phone
number, without dialing “1” first:)
STEP 1
• Press PGM .
• Press until AREA is blinking.
• Press OK/SELECT .
•HOME should be blinking. If not,
press until it blinks.
• Press OK/SELECT . ENTER
AREA CODE is displayed.
• Enter 000.
• Press OK/SELECT to finish.
STEP 2
You may program up to 5local area
codes. An area code is “local” if you
do not dial “1” when you make calls to
that area code. In other words, you
make calls to “local” area codes by
dialing 10 digits (area code plus phone
number) without a preceding “1”. This
might include your own area code
• Press PGM .
• Press until AREA
is blinking.
• Press OK/SELECT .
• Press until LOCAL is blinking
• Press OK/SELECT .
• Press until the desired location
is blinking (#1…..#5).
HOME AREA CODE
If you live in an area where you dial
calls within your own area code by
dialing 7digits (no area code), follow
these steps (with the Handset OFF ):
• Press PGM .
• Press until AREA
is blinking.

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MAKING CALLS
• Press PHONE .TALK is display
on the Handset LCD
BASIC OPERATION
• Listen for dial tone and then dial the
phone number
• Press OFF to end your call.
CALL TIMER
While the Handset is ON, the
approximate duration of your call is
displayed.
REDIAL
• Press PHONE .
• Press REDIAL .
• The last number you called will be
redialed.
ANSWERING CALLS
• Press PHONE to answer a call.
• Press OFF to end your call.
HANDSET VOLUME
Adjust the Handset volume with the
+ and - keys, located on the side of the
Handset. There are 4 volume levels.
MUTE
When you mute a call, the other person
cannot hear you, but you can hear
them. To mute a Handset call, press
MUTE during the call. The Handset
will display :
Press MUTE again to return to normal
2-way conversation.
HOLD
To put a Handset call on hold, press
and hold the MUTE /HOLD key for
2 seconds. The Handset will display :
Neither you nor the other person can
hear each other. Press PHONE to
return to normal 2-way conversation.
Handset
Volume Control
• Press OK/SELECT . ENTER
AREA CODE is displayed.
• Enter a 3 digit local area code.
• Press OK/SELECT to finish.
Repeat Step 2 for additional Local
area codes, up to a maximun of 5.

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Message Light
CALL WAITING
If you subscribe to Call Waiting, you
will hear a tone when you receive a
second call while on the phone. If you
subscribe to Caller ID on Call Waiting,
the Handset displays who is calling
before you answer.
To answer Call Waiting during a normal
handset call, press FLASH .
PAGING THE HANDSET
• To make the Handset ring, press
PAGE on the Base.
• To stop the ringing, press OFF on
the Handset or PAGE on the
Base Unit.
MESSAGE INDICATOR
If you subscribe to Voice Mail, the
MESSAGE light on the Base Unit will
flash when you have new messages.
The Handset will display:
Once you have reviewed your new
messages, the MESSAGE WAITING
indication on the Handset, and the
MESSAGE light on the Base will turn
off.
MESSAGE TIPS
After hearing your messages, wait until
the Message Waiting indicators turn off
before you make another call. This will
ensure the indicators do not remain on
after the messages are reviewed.
If, after reviewing all new voice
messages, the Handset or Base Unit
Message indicator remains on, using
the Handset, follow these steps:
•Press PGM .
•Press # . The Handset displays:
•With LIGHT-OFF flashing, press
OK/SELECT .
If you have new messages, but the
Message Waiting indicators do not turn
on, ask your phone company to make
sure your Voice Mail service has Visual
Message Indication assigned.
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SETTING THE HANDSET RINGER
• Press PGM .
• Press until RINGER is blinking.
BASIC OPERATION
HANDSET RINGER VOLUME
• Press PGM .
• Press until RINGER is blinking.
• Press OK/SELECT . TYPE is
blinking.
• Press OK/SELECT .
There are 4 ringer styles. The current
setting is blinking.
• Press or to hear the other
ring styles OR turn the Handset
ringer OFF.
• When the desired ringer typer is
blinking press OK/SELECT to
confirm your selection.
To turn the Handset ringer ON again,
use the above the steps.
• Press or to raise or lower
the ringer volume.
• Press OK/SELECT . When you
confirm the volume level.
• Press OK/SELECT .
• Press until VOL is blinking.

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This telephone provides two types of
Caller ID.
CALLER ID
Displays the name and number of each
caller after the phone begins ringing
(requires Caller ID service from your
telephone company).
CALLER ID ON CALL WAITING
Shows the name and number of each
caller on Call Waiting after you hear the
Call Waiting tone (requires Caller ID on
Call Waiting service).
The phone has a Call Log, which stores
the name, number, date, and time of
the last 50 calls received. You can
review the Call Log to see who called
while you were out. You can speed-dial
numbers from the Call Log. And you
can store names and numbers from the
Call Log into your directory.
Reviewing The Call Log
With the Handset OFF:
• Press or . You will see
the number of NEW (not viewed)
and OLD (previously viewed) calls.
CID-CALLER ID
If a caller purposely blocks their phone
number from being delivered by Caller
ID, your phone will display :
• Continue to press or to
review the callers.
Some locations are not equipped to
send Caller ID information when a
person places a call. When you receive
calls from such locations, your phone
will display :
HINT: If an x_ follows the phone
number it indicates the party has called
more than once.
The above CID record show John
Smith has called 3 times to you.
ERASING CALLS
To erase a call; with the Handset OFF:
• Press or until you see the
call you want to erase.
• Press OK/SELECT .
• Press until ERASE is blinking
• Press OK/SELECT .