V-tech 15200 User manual

For product support
please call: 1 300 369 193
Models:
VTech 15200
VTech 15250
User Guide

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INTRODUCTION
To your VTech 15200/15250 DECT6.0 Cordless Phone
Phonebook –The home phonebook stores up to
70 entries.
Calling Number Display* lets you see who’s calling.
Your phone stores details of the last 10 callers in the
Call List.
Answering machine, with up to 12 minutes digital
recording time and helpful voice prompts.
* IMPORTANT
You need to subscribe to a Network Calling Number
Display service to be able to see the caller’s number or
name when called, or in the Calls List. See page 58 for
more details.
This User Guide provides you with all the information
you need to get the most from your phone. Before you
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Follow the simple instructions on the next few pages.
NEED HELP?
PLEASE LOOK IN THE HELP SECTION AT THE END
OF THE USER GUIDE IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY
OPERATIONAL DIFFICULTIES WITH YOUR VTECH
PRODUCT, OR PLEASE CONTACT THE TECHELP
INFORMATION LINE 1300 369 193 OR CONTACT US BY
EMAIL AT: [e-mail]
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GOT EVERYTHING?
The package contains the following items:
VTech 15200/15250 handset
VTech 15200 base unit/VTech 15250 answering
machine unit
Power adaptor
Telephone line cord and adaptor
Battery compartment cover
2 AAA rechargeable batteries
User guide
If you have purchased multi-handset pack there will be
an extra handset, charger, power adaptor, and 2 AAA
rechargeable batteries for each additional handset.
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IN THIs GUIDE
Important safety instructions 8
Getting started 10
Location 10
Setting up 11
Battery low warning 18
Battery performance 19
Using your VTech 15200/15250 phone on a
broadband ADSL line? 20
Date and time 20
Getting to know your phone 21
Handset overview 21
Telephone base overview (VTech 15200) 24
Telephone base overview (VTech 15250) 25
Navigating the menus 28
Handset menu layout 28
Keystroke table 29
Handset display icons 30
Using the phone 32
Make, answer or end a call 32
Speakerphone 32
Volume boost 33
Volume control 33

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Mute 33
Temporary ringer silencing 34
Redial 34
Chain dialing 36
Find handset 37
Multiple handsets (if you have purchased a
VTech 15200/15250 multi-handset pack) 37
Power Fail Back-up 40
Phonebook 43
Add a phonebook entry 43
Review phonebook entries 43
Alphabetical search 44
Edit a phonebook entry 44
Delete a phonebook entry 45
Delete all phonebook entries 45
Check the phonebook usage 45
Handset settings 46
Using the menu 46
Set date and time 46
Direct call 48
Alarm settings 49
Ringer volume 50
Ringer melody 50
Key tone 51

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Low battery tone 52
Out of range tone 52
Auto answer 53
Rename handset 53
Select base 54
Base settings 55
Ringer volume 55
Ringer melody 55
Flash time 56
Change system PIN code 56
ECO mode 57
Telephone Network Services* 58
Calling Number Display 58
Memory match 59
Call list display screen message 60
Missed call indicator 60
Review the call list 61
Dial from the call list 61
Save a call list entry to the phonebook 62
Delete an entry in the call list 62
Delete the entire call list 63
Set the category for call list entries 63
Network Voicemail 64

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Answering machine (for 15250 only) 65
Answer on/off 65
Message playback 66
Delete all messages 68
Record, play or delete memos 69
Answer mode 69
Announcement 70
Number of rings 71
Recording time 71
Call screening setting 72
Call screening 73
Call intercept 74
Message window displays 74
Remote access 76
Help 78
General information 90
Replacing the handset batteries 90
Safety 90
Cleaning 91
Environmental 92
How many telephones can you have? 92
Customer service & Product warranty 93

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IMPORTANT sAfETY INsTRUCTIONs
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk
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Read and understand all the instructions.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the
product.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a
damp cloth for cleaning.
Do not use this product near water (for example, near
a bath tub, kitchen sink, swimming pool) or in humid
areas.
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as
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Unplug this product from the wall outlet and contact
TecHelp on 1300 369 193 under the following
conditions:
When the power supply cord or plug is damaged
or frayed.
If the product does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions.
If the product has been dropped and the outer
casing has been damaged.
If the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance.
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Avoid using a telephone during an electrical storm.
There may be a remote risk of electric shock from
lightning.
Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the
vicinity of the leak.
Use only the supplied AAA batteries. The operation
periods for the handsets are only applicable with the
default battery capacity.
The use of other battery types or non rechargeable
batteries/primary mobile batteries can be
dangerous. These may cause interference and/or
unit damage. VTech will not be held liable for damage
arising from such noncompliance.
Use only the DC power adaptors supplied with this
product. Please contact TecHelp on 1300 369 193 for
replacement adaptors.
Please ensure that the batteries are inserted
according to the correct polarity as indicated on the
re-chargeable batteries and the internal markings
inside the handset battery compartment.
Do not immerse the batteries in water, and do not
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LOCATION
Place your VTech 15200/15250 within 2 metres of the
mains power socket and telephone socket so that the
cables will reach.
Make sure it is at least 1 metre away from other
electrical appliances to avoid interference. Your VTech
15200/15250 works by sending radio signals between
the base and handset. The strength of the signal
depends on where you locate the base. Putting it as high
as possible ensures the best signal.
The maximum range between the base station and the
handset is approximately 300 meters.
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sETTING UP
Telephone base installation (For 15200)
Plug the power cable into the base station, plug the
other end of the power adapter into the power wall
outlet.
Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the base
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Power adapter
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Telephone base installation (For 15250)
Plug the power cable into the base station, plug the
other end of the power adapter into the power wall
outlet.
Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the base
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Power adapter
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Notes:
Always use the cables supplied with the product.
Use only the power adapter supplied with the base
station.
Ensure power cord is fed through slot on base so
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The base station must be plugged into the power
socket at all times. Do not connect the telephone
line until the handset is fully charged.
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Handset batteries installation
Slide open the battery compartment cover.
Place the 2 AAA batteries as indicated following the
polarity signs.
Slide the battery compartment cover back in
position.
4. Put the handset on the base or charger to charge for
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when the handset is properly placed on the base or
charger.
NOTES
Use only the supplied AAA rechargeable batteries. Do
not use alkaline batteries.
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Additional handset charger installation
Plug the power cable into the power wall socket and
switch the power on.
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Wall Mounting
Your VTech 15200/15250 is designed to mount on a
standard wall mounting plate. Refer to the steps below
to wall mount your VTech 15200/15250 cordless phone:
Plug the provided telephone line cord and the power
adapter cable to the socket at the bottom of the base
respectively.
Thread the telephone line cord and power adapter
cable through the corresponding slot. Plug the other
end of the telephone line cord and the power adapter
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outlet respectively.
Place the cordless phone over the two retaining
screws of your standard wall mount plate as
indicated. Slide the phone downward into position.
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Wall Mounting
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IMPORTANT
Check for a dial tone by pressing or . If you hear a
dial tone, the installation is successful.
WARNING
Do not place your VTech 15200/15250 in the bathroom or
other humid areas.
IMPORTANT
The base station must be plugged into the mains power
socket at all times. Do not connect the telephone line
until the handset is fully charged. Only use the power
adaptor, telephone cables and AAA batteries supplied
with the product.
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BATTERY PERfORMANCE
In ideal conditions, the fully charged battery should give
up to 12 hours talk time, or 160 hours standby time, on a
single charge. Note that a new battery will not reach full
capacity until it has been in normal use for several days.
To keep the batteries in the best condition, leave the
handset off the base for a few hours at a time. Running
the battery right down at least once a week will help
it last as long as possible. The charge capacity of the
rechargeable battery will reduce with time as it wears
out, giving the handset less talk / standby time.
Eventually it will need to be replaced. A replacement
battery can be obtained by contacting TecHelp on
1300 369 193 or from your local electrical retailer.
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subsequent charging time is about 6–8 hours a day. The
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UsING YOUR VTECH 15200/15250 PHONE ON
A BROADBAND ADsL LINE?
If this product is to be used on a broadband ADSL line,
then you must ensure that it is connected via an ADSL
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your Broadband service.
DATE AND TIME
If you have subscribed to a Network Calling Number
Display service, the date and time are set automatically
with each incoming call.
The date and time is recorded with each answering
machine message you receive. If you have not subscribed
to a Network Calling Number Display Service you can set
the date and time manually.
Set the date and time manually
Press MENU when the handset is not in use.
Press or to scroll to HS SETTINGS.
Press OK and or to scroll to
DATE & TIME.
Press OK and or to scroll to SET TIME.
Press OK and use the dialing keys to enter the hour
and minute.
Press OK to set the year, day, and month (or the year,
month, and day).
Press OK to save the settings. You hear a
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