V-tech 18150 TWIN User manual

For product support
please call: 1 300 369 193
Model:
VTech 18150 TWIN
User Guide

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INTRODUCTION
To your VTech 18150 DECT6.0 Cordless Phone with
Answering Machine
Phonebook –The phonebook stores up to
200 entries.
Calling Number Display* lets you see who’s calling.
Your phone stores details of the last 50 callers in the
Call List.
Answering machine, with up to 40 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 63 for
more details.
This User Guide provides you with all the information
you need to get the most from your phone. Before you
make your rst call, you will need to set up your phone.
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 18150 telephone base
2 VTech 18150 handsets
2 VTech 18150 chargers
3 Power adaptors
Telephone line cord and adaptor
2 NiMH rechargeable battery packs
Warranty registration information
User guide
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IN THIs GUIDE
Important safety instructions 9
Getting started 11
Location 11
Setting up 12
Battery low warning 16
Battery performance 16
Using your VTech 18150 phone on a broadband
ADSL line? 17
Date and time 18
Getting to know your phone 19
Handset overview 19
Telephone base overview 22
Navigating the menus 23
Handset menu layout 24
Keystroke table 25
Handset display icons 26
Using the phone 27
Make, answer or end a call 27
Call waiting 28
Volume boost 28

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Handset speakerphone 29
Volume control 29
Mute 29
Temporary ringer silencing 30
Hold 30
Redial 31
Chain dialing 33
Handset locator 34
Multiple handset use 35
Join a call in progress 35
Intercom 35
Answer an incoming call during an intercom call 36
Call transfer using intercom 37
One-touch broadcast (OTB) 39
Turn OTB on or off 39
OTB call to a single device 40
Change a one-to-one broadcast call to an intercom
call 42
Answer an incoming call during a broadcast call
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Phonebook 45
Add a phonebook entry 46
Add a predialed number to phonebook 47
Review phonebook entries 48

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Alphabetical search 49
edit a phonebook entry 51
Delete a phonebook entry 52
Phone settings 53
Using the menu 53
Set date and time 54
Ringer volume 55
Ringer melody 56
Key tone 57
Flash time 57
ECO mode 58
Calling number display announce 59
QUIET mode 61
Reset 62
Telephone Network Services* 63
Calling Number Display 63
Memory match 65
Call log display screen message 65
Missed call indicator 66
Review the call log 66
Dial from the call log 67
Save a call log entry to the phonebook 67
Delete an entry in the call log 69

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Delete the entire call log 69
Network Voicemail 69
Call guard 71
Add a block list entry 71
Review block list entries 72
Delete a block list entry 74
Block calls without number 74
Call guard announce 75
Outgoing message for calls without number 76
Answering machine 79
Answer on/off 79
Outgoing message 80
Message playback 81
Delete all messages 83
Record, play or delete memos 84
Answering system settings 84
Number of rings 85
Remote access code 85
Recording time 86
Answering system and voicemail indicators 87
Call intercept 88
Remote access 88
Help 90

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General information 103
Replacing the handset batteries 103
Safety 103
Cleaning 104
Environmental 105
How many telephones can you have? 105
Customer service & Product warranty 106

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IMPORTANT sAfETY INsTRUCTIONs
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk
of re, electric shock and injury, including the following:
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
this can result in the risk of re or electric shock.
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 NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride)
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 power adaptors supplied with this
product. Please contact TecHelp on 1300 369 193 for
replacement adaptors.
Please ensure that the batteries inserted properly.
Do not immerse the batteries in water, and do not
place them in a re.
Telephone receivers produce magnetic elds that
can attract small metallic objects such as pins or
staples. To avoid injury, do not place the handset
where such objects can be picked up.
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LOCATION
Place your VTech 18150 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
18150 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 telephone base and
the handset is approximately 300 meters.
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sETTING UP
Telephone base installation
Note: Ensure power cord is fed through slot on base so
unit sits ush with the desk.
Insert the power adapter and the telephone line cord
into the telephone base.
Insert the telephone line cord into a telephone wall
jack. If you have DSL high speed internet service, a
DSL lter (not included) is required.
Insert the other end of the power adapter into the
wall outlet.
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Handset charger installation
Plug the power cable into the charger base.
Plug the other end into a mains power wall socket.
Install batteries to handset, and place the handset in
the handset charger to charge.
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Note: Ensure power cord is fed through slot on base
so unit sits ush with the desk.
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Handset batteries installation
Plug the battery connector securely into the socket
inside the handset battery compartment. Insert the
supplied battery as indicated.
Align the cover at against the battery compartment,
then slide it upwards until it clicks into place.
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THIS SIDE UP / CE CÔTÉ VERS LE HAUT
Battery Pack / Bloc-piles : BT183342/BT283342 (2.4V 400mAh Ni-MH) WARNING/ AVERTISSEMENT : DO NOT BURN OR PUNCTURE BATTERIES. NE PASINCINÉRER OU PERCER LES PILES. Made in China / Fabriqué en chine
THIS SIDE UP / CE CÔTÉ VERS LE HAUT
Battery Pack / Bloc-piles : BT183342/BT283342 (2.4V 400mAh Ni-MH) WARNING/ AVERTISSEMENT : DO NOT BURN OR PUNCTURE BATTERIES. NE PASINCINÉRER OU PERCER LES PILES. Made in China / Fabriqué en chine

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Charge the handset by placing it in the charger. The
CHARGE light on the handset is on during charging.
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Note: The display of your handset may go blank for a
short time when placing back on charge. This is the
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IMPORTANT
Check for a dial tone by pressing TALK/RECALL. If you
hear a dial tone, the installation is successful.
WARNING
Do not place your VTech 18150 in the bathroom or other
humid areas.
IMPORTANT
The telephone base 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 NiMH batteries supplied
with the product.
BATTERY LOw wARNING
If the icon ashes in the handset display you will need
to recharge the handset before you can use it again.
During charging, the icon will appear to be lling in
the display.
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
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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.
After charging your handset for the rst time,
subsequent charging time is about 6–8 hours a day. The
battery and handset may become warm during charging,
however, this is normal.
UsING YOUR VTECH 18150 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
lter. Using this product on a Broadband line without an
ADSL lter may cause problems with this product and
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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 Set date/time.
Press SELECT, and the use the dialing keys to enter
the date according to the date format you set.
Press NEXT, and the use the dialing keys to enter the
time according to the time format you set.
Press SAVE to conrm. You hear a conrmation tone.
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HANDsET OVERVIEw
1. CHARGE light
On when the handset is charging in the charger.
2. Softkeys
Press to select the menu item displayed above the key.
In menu mode: Press to select an item or save an entry or
setting.
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3. PHONEBOOK
In idle mode: Press to access the phonebook .
4. TALK/RECALL
During call ringing: Press to answer a call.
During a call: Press to activate Recall for use with Telephone
Network Services such as Call Waiting during a call.
During message playback:Press to call back the caller if the
caller’s number is available.
5. ALPHANUMERIC KEYPAD
Press to insert a digit / character / #
#key in Call List mode: Press to review the caller’s number if
applicable.
#key in Idle model:press and hold to turn Quiet Mode on or off.
6. SPEAKER
During a call: Press to turn on / off the speakerphone.
In Idle mode / predialing mode / Redial list / Call List /
Phonebook entry: Press to make a call with speakerphone.
During ringing: Press to answer a call with speakerphone.
7. MUTE
During a call: Press to mute the microphone.
During ringing: Press to mute the ringer temporarily.
8. EARPIECE
9. OTB / VB (One-touch broadcast / Voice broadcast)
In idle mode: Press to display the BROADCAST menu to begin
a broadcast call, or press and hold to begin a one-to-group
broadcast.
Press to enhance the clarity and loudness of the caller’s voice
during a call in earpiece mode.
10. LCD DISPLAY
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