V-tech t2453 - Cordless Phone - Operation User manual

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Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, including the following:
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bath tub, kitchen sink or
swimming pool).
5. Do not place this product on an unstable surface, such as a table, shelf or stand.
The product may fall, causing serious damage.
6. Slots and openings in the back or bottom of the base unit and handset are provided
for ventilation. To protect them from overheating, these openings must not be
blocked by placing the product on a soft surface such as a bed, sofa or rug. This
product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product
should not be placed in any area 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 power supply in your home, consult
your dealer or local power company.
8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not install this product where
the cord may have anyone walking on it.
9. Never push objects of any kind into this product through slots in the base or handset
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 parts of the base or handset
other than specified access doors may expose you to dangerous voltages or other
risks. Incorrect reassembling can cause electric shock when the product is
subsequently used.
11. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire
or electric shock.
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 onto 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, as
improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and often requires
extensive work by an authorized technician to restore the product to normal
operation.
E. If the product has been dropped and the base and/or handset has been
damaged.
F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
13. Avoid using a telephone (other than cordless) during an electrical storm. There
is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
14. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
15. Only put the handset of your telephone next to your ear when it is in normal talk

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1. Base Unit
2. Handset
3. AC Power Adaptor
4. Telephone Line Cord
5. Battery
6. Belt Clip
7. User’s Manual
To purchase replacement batteries, visit us on the web at
www.vtechphones.com or call VTech Communications, Inc. at 1-800-595-
9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-
7377.
Parts Check List:
Before You Begin
Enhanced 2.4GHz Technology - Your t 2453 operates on a dual band
transmission that combines the best of 2.4GHz and 900MHz technologies,
providing enhanced performance over standard cordless telephones.
About Caller Identification (Caller ID)
Your t 2453 has a caller ID(CID) with call waiting feature that works with
service from your local phone service provider. caller ID with call waiting lets you see
who’s calling before you answer the phone, even when you’re on another call.
You may need to change your phone service to use this feature. Contact your phone
service provider if:
• You have both caller ID and call waiting, but as separate services
(you may need combined service)
• You have only caller ID service, or only caller waiting service.
• You don’t subscribe to any caller ID or call waiting services.
You can use this product with regular caller ID service, and you can use this product’s
other features without subscribing to either caller ID or combined caller ID with call
waiting service.
There are fees for caller ID services, and they may not be available in all areas.
This product can provide information only if both you and the caller are in areas offering
caller ID service, and if both telephone companies use compatible equipment.
Before You Begin

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GettingStarted
GettingStarted
3. Attach belt clip to the cordless handset (optional).
Table/Desk Installation
To attach
Standard
electrical outlet
Modular
telephone
jack
After charging the battery for
atleast12hours,connectthe
telephoneline cord.
Connectthe powercord.
To remove
Installation
NOTE: Install the base unit away from
electronic equipment such as personal
computers, television sets or micro-
wave ovens. Avoid excessive heat,
cold, dust or moisture.
Before You Install
1. Choose a location for the base near an electrical outlet and a
telephone jack. This phone requires a modular telephone jack and a stan-
dard electrical outlet (110v AC) not controlled by a wall switch.
2. Install the handset battery. Use only the provided VTech battery, or
equivalent.
Installation
a) Remove battery
compartment cover
by pressing on the
indentation and
sliding downward.
b) Align the two holes in the plug with
the socket pins, then snap the plug
into place.
c) Place the battery in the compartment
with the wires in the lower right corner.
Angle the top of the battery under the
top claws first, then snap the bottom of
the battery in. Place the wires under the
guide, located below the battery.
d) Replace cover by sliding it up into
e) If the battery is not already charged, please the handset in its
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Installation
Installation
4. Charge the Handset Battery
Place the handset in the base. Charge the battery for at least 15 hours the
first time.
NOTE: If the phone will not be used for a long period of time, remove the battery
to prevent possible leakage.
5. Check for Dial Tone
After the batteries are charged, pick up the handset and press PHONE; you
should hear a dial tone.
6. Set the Dial Mode
If you have touch tone service, the phone is ready to use as soon as the
battery is charged. Ifyouhave pulse (rotary) service, you’ll need to change the
dial mode.
• PressPROG.
• Press or until the screen displays DIAL MODE: and the
currently selected mode.
• Press SELECT. The current setting blinks.
• Press to select TONE or PULSE.
• Press SELECT to save.
7. Set Time and Date
If you subscribe to CID service, the date and time will be set automatically with
the first incoming call. If you do not have CID service, you can set the date and
time manually:
• Press PROG/CHAN, then press or until DATE/TIME is displayed.
PressSELECT.
• The month is flashing. Press or until the screen displays the correct
month.PressSELECT.
• The day is flashing. Press or until the screen displays the correct
day.PressSELECT.
• The hour is flashing. Press or until the screen displays the correct
hour.Press SELECT.
• The minute is flashing. Press or until the screen displays the correct
minute. Press SELECT.
•AM or PM is flashing. Press or to choose between AM or
PM.Press SELECT.
8. Set Language Mode
• Press PROG/CHAN, then press or until LANGUAGE is displayed.
PressSELECT.
• The current setting blinks.Press or until the screen displays the
correct language (English, Espanol or French).
• Press SELECT to save your selection.
Your t 2453 base unit is designed to mount on a standard telephone wall plate.
Wall mounting is optional.
1. Open the hinged wall mount bracket on the underside of the base, then
swivel it down and lock it into place as shown in the diagram above.
2. Run the power and telephone cords through the slot, then connect them to
the jacks located on the underside of the base.
3. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. If the battery has not been
previously charged, place the handset in the base, and allow it to charge for
15 hours (or overnight). Connect the telephone line cord to the wall jack.
4. Mount the base on the wall. Position the base unit so the mounting studs will
fit into the holes on the wall mount bracket. Slide the base unit down on the
mounting studs until it locks into place.
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InUse/Charging
•Flashes in unison with inbound calls.
•Flashes slowly when the handset is in use.
•Flashes rapidly when a call is on hold.
•Glows steadily when the handset is charging.
Page
Press to page the handset for up to
60seconds. Press again, or press OFF
on handset, or place handset in base
to cancel the page.
Telephone Operation
Telephone Operation
End a Call
Press OFF.
-OR-
Place handset
in it base.
Exit
Programming
Cancel a Page
Channel
Switch to a clear channel
while on a call.
Delete
Whilehandset is inidle mode,
press and hold to delete all
records in the call log.
When viewing the call log,
press to delete the current
record displayed.
Handset Volume
Adjust the volume
while on a call. A
double beep will
sound when you
reach the maximum or
minimumsetting.
Select
Use SELECT in con-
junction with PROG
during handset pro-
gramming.
Hold
Press to put a call
on hold. Press again
to release hold.
-OR-
Use the extension
phone to pick up the
call.
Answer a Call
Press any key
except OFF.
Flash/Call Waiting
Access special
telephone company
subscriber services.
During a call, press to
receive
an incoming call, if call
waiting is activated.
Make a Call
PressPHONE, then dial
the number.
-OR-
Dial the number (use
to backspace and make
corrections), then press
PHONEtocall.
Program
Enterprogramming
mode with handset
idle (on hook).
Redial
Press PHONE, then press RE-
DIAL/PAUSEtocallthe the last
number dialed (up to 32 dig-
its).
-OR-
Press REDIAL/PAUSE, then
press PHONE to call the last
number dialed.
PressREDIAL/PAUSEtwiceto
delete the last number dialed.
Pause
Press REDIAL/PAUSE toinset
a pause when entering num-
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OperatingRange
This cordless telephone operates within the maximum power allowed by the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, this handset and base
can communicate over only a certain distance — which can vary with the
locations of the base and handset, the weather, and the construction of your
home or office.
If you receive a call while you are out of range, the handset might not ring or if
it does ring, the call might not connect when you press PHONE. Move closer to
the base, then press PHONE to answer the call.
If you move out of range during a phone conversation, youmight hear noise or
interference. To improve reception, move closer to the base.
If you move out of range without pressing OFF, your phone will be left off the
hook. To hang up properly, walk back into range, periodically pressing OFF.
Screen Displays: When
Screen Displays: When:
Display Screen Messages
Telephone Operation
Telephone Operation
Handset Ringer Style/Battery Save
You can select from four different handset ringer styles, or turn the ringer off and
extend the battery life.
1. With the handset in OFF mode, press PROG/CHAN.
2. Press until the screen displays RINGER:.
3. Press SELECT. The current setting blinks, and you will hear a sample of the ring.
4. Press or to select RINGER:1, 2, 3, 4 or OFF. You will hear a sample of
each ring tone.
5. Press SELECT to choose the displayed ringer setting.
TemporaryTone Dialing
If you have pulse (rotary) service, you can change from dial pulse to touch tone
dialing during a call by pressing *TONE. This is useful if you need to send touch
tone signals for access to telephone banking or long distance services.
1. Dial the number.
2. Press *TONE. Buttons pressed after this send touch tone signals.
3. After you hang up, the phone automatically returns to pulse service.
Headset Jack
You can use this telephone handsfree when you install any VTech 2.5 mm
headset, purchased separately.
Plug the headset into the jack located
on the right side of the handset
(under the small rubber flap).
Do not force the connection,
but make sure the plug
fits securely.
** RINGING **
CONNECTING...
PHONE ON
MESSAGE WAITING
** PAGING **
HOLD
BATTERY LOW
SCANNING...
NO CONNECT
RINGER OFF
There is a call coming in.
The handset is waiting for dial tone.
The handset is in use.
You have received telephone company voice mail.
The base is paging the handset.
There is a call on hold.
The battery needs to be recharged.
The handset is changing to another of the 30
channels available.
Displays and a sad tone sounds when the base
power is off and PHONE is pressed.
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Speed Dialing
Telephone Memory
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3D E F 3
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7PQRS7
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Presses
Dial Key 1 2 3 4 5 6
You can store up to nine numbers with names (up to 15 characters and 24 digits in each location)
you dial frequently into the speed dial memory locations you assign (1 through 9) in each handset.
You can also store telephone numbers with names alphabetically in the directory. See Telephone
Directory for instructions.
NOTES:
• Theentries you stored inspeeddial memory will bemarkedwith 01 through 09in the telephone
directory.
• Press OFF at any time to exit memory dial mode.
Store a Number/Name in Memory:
1. Press PROG on the handset.
2. Press or until the screen displays SPEED DIAL.
3. Press SEL. The screen displays ENTER 1-9.
NOTE: When memory is full the screen displays MEMORY FULL, an error tone sounds,
and you cannot store a new number until you delete a record in speed dial memory or
telephone directory.
4. Press the key (1 through 9) for the memory location where you want to store this
entry.If the selected location is empty, the screen displays ENTER NAME.
NOTE: If the location is not empty, your new entry will be stored in place of the old and the
first entry will be deleted. Take caution to not save over entries you do not wish to delete
from memory.
5. Using the chart below, enter up to 15 characters for the name you’re storing with the
number. Use to backspace and make corrections; use to advance and add
a space.
6. When you finish entering the name, press SELECT or PROG. The screen displays
ENTER NUMBER.
7. Enter the telephone number. Use to backspace and make corrections. Press
REDIAL/PAUSE to store a pause in the dialing sequence.
-OR-
Press REDIAL/PAUSE to display the last number dialed from this phone.
8. Press SELECT or PROG to store your entry. The screen displays DISTINCT
RING?and the current setting.
9. Press or to change the setting. Choose Y(for yes) if you wish the phone to alert
you to calls from this number by changing to a distinctive ringing pattern after the
first ring. Choose Nfor a normal ringing pattern.
10. Press SELECT or PROG to confirm your selection. If you chose Y, a D will be
displayed with the directory entry.
Edit a Number/Name Stored in Memory
1. Press and hold the memory location key (1 through 9) of the entry you wish to edit.
2. When the screen displays the entry you want to edit, press SELECT. Then press
or until EDIT flashes.
3. Press SELECT. The screen displays the name and number. The cursor appears at
the end of the name. Use , and the dial pad keys to edit the name. Press
SELECT to move on to edit the number. Use to backspace and make corrections.
PressSELECT to move to edit the distinctive ring setting.
4. Press SELECT to save.
Delete a Number/Name Stored in Memory
1. Press and hold the memory location key (1 through 9) of the entry you wish to delete.
2. When the screen displays the entry you want to delete, press SELECT. Then press
or until ERASE flashes.
3. Press SELECT. The screen displays ERASE NO YES and the number.
4. Press or until YES flashes.
5. Press SELECT. You’ll hear a confirmation beep.
Dial a Memory Number
1. Press and hold the memory location key (1 through 9) of the entry you wish to dial.
2. Press PHONE to dial the displayed memory number.
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Speed Dialing
Reassign Locations in Memory
1. Press and hold the memory location key (1 through 9) of the entry you
wish to reassign.
2. When the screen displays the entry you want to reassign, press SELECT.Then
press until SPEED flashes.
3. Press SELECT. The screen displays ENTER 1-9.
4. Press the keys (1 through 9) to reassign this entry into another memory
location. You’ll hear a confirmation beep.
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Yourt 2453 can store 50 (including the nine speeddial entries)numbers with names (up
to15 characters forthe name and24 digits forthe number) in each handset.
NOTE: Press OFF at any time to exit directory.
Store a Number/Name in the Directory
1. Press PROG.The screen displays DIRECTORY.
2. Press SELECT. The screen displays ENTER NAME.
3. Usingthechart below, enter up to 15 characters for the name you’re storingwith
the number. Use to backspace and make corrections; use to advance and
adda space.
Telephone Directory
4. Whenyoufinish entering the name, press SELECT or PROG. The screen displays
ENTERNUMBER.
5. Enterthetelephone number. Use tobackspace and makecorrections. Press
REDIAL/PAUSEto storea pausein thedialing sequence.
-OR-
Press REDIAL/PAUSE todisplay the last number dialed fromthisphone.
6. Press SELECT or PROG. The screen displays DISTINCT RING? and the current
setting.
7. Press or to change the setting. Choose Y (for yes) if you wish the phone to
alertyou to calls from this number by changingto a distinctiveringing pattern after
thefirst ring. Choose N for a normalringing pattern.
Presses
Dial Key 1 2 3 4 5 6
1: 1
2: ABC2
3: DEF3
4: GHI 4
5: JKL5
6: MNO6
7: PQRS7
8: TUV8
9: WX Y Z 9
0: 0
*: *
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Presses
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8. Press SELECT or PROG to confirm your selection. If you chose Y, a D will be
displayedwith the directory entry.
NOTE: Whenmemory isfull thescreen displays MEMORY FULL, an error tone sounds,
andyou will not be ableto store a new numberuntil you deletea stored number.
Edit a Number/Name Stored in the Directory
1. Press (DIR). The screen displays DIRECTORY.
2. Press or to scrollalphabetically through the entries stored in the directory.
-OR-
Pressthe dial pad key for the first letter of the entryyou want to edit.
3. When the screen displays the entry you want to edit, press SELECT. Then press
or until EDIT flashes.
4. Press SELECT. The screen displays the name and number. The cursor ap
pears at the end of the name. Use , and the dial pad keys to edit the
name. Press SELECT to move on to edit the number. Use to back
space and make corrections. Press SELECT to move on to edit the dis
tinctive ring setting.
5. Press SELECT to save the edited information.
Delete a Number/Name Stored in the Directory
1. Press (DIR). The screen displays DIRECTORY.
2. Press or to scroll alphabetically throughentries in the directory.
-OR-
Pressthe dial pad key for the firstletter of the entry you want todelete.
3. Whenthescreen displays the entry you wantto delete, pressSELECT.Then
press or untilERASE flashes.
4. Press SELECT.Thescreen displays ERASE NO YESand thenumber. Thecurrent
choice flashes.
5. Press or until YES flashes.
6. PressSELECT.You’ll hear a confirmation beep.
Dial a Number from the Directory
1. Press (DIR). The screen displays DIRECTORY.
2. Press or to scroll alphabetically through entries stored in directory.
Telephone Directory
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Move a Number/Name to the Memory
1. Press (DIR). The screen displays DIRECTORY.
2. Press or to scroll alphabetically through directory.
—OR —
Press the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry you want to move.
3. When the screen displays the entry you want to move, press SELECT. Then press
until SPEED flashes.
4. Press SELECT. The screen displays ENTER 1-9.
5. Press the key (1 through 9) to move this entry from the normal directory to the
speed dial memory and assign the memory location. You’ll hear a confirmation beep. A
memory location number (01 through 09) will be displayed with this entry.
-OR-
Press the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry you want to dial.
3. When the number you want to dial is displayed, press PHONE.
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Caller ID Operation
About Call History (Caller ID)
Your t 2453 can store up to 90 calls in its caller ID memory. The most recent call will have
the highest number. When the memory is full, the oldest call will be deleted to make room
for new incoming call information. For each call that comes in, the screen displays the
following information between the first and second rings:
• Your caller’s name (15 letters are sent by your telephone company).
• The caller’s area code and telephone number.
• The time and date of the call.
• The repeat tag (*) in the upper right corner, indicating the party has called more than
once.
If you answer a call before the information appears on the screen, it will not be in the call
history.
NOTE: Each handset's call log is independent from the other handset. For example, when
you delete one or all call log entries in one handset, they will not be deleted from the other
handset.
Review Call History
1. Press (CID) to view call history.
2. Use and to scroll through records in call history.
NOTE: Press OFF at any time to exit call history.
Delete Records from Call History
Delete a Specific Call:
1. Locate the record you want to delete from call history.
2. Press DELETE. You’ll hear a confirmation beep.
Delete All Calls:
1. With the handset in idle (OFF) mode, press and hold DELETE. The screen displays
ERASE ALL NO YES. The current choice flashes.
2. Press until YES flashes.
3. Press SELECT. You’ll hear a confirmation beep.
Long distance call
Date of call Time of call Position of call
in call history
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Party has called
2 or more times
Caller’s
telephone
number
Caller’s name
AM NEW
*
Caller ID Operation
Store a Call History Record in the Directory
1. Locate the record in the call history you want to store in the directory.
2. If you wish to change how the number is stored, press #. The screen displays
alternate dialing sequences available for this call (area code + number; 1 +
area code + number; number only; 1+ number).
3. Press SELECT, then press until PROGRAM flashes.
4. Press SELECT three times. The screen displays:
5. Press or to select Y or Nfor distinctive ringer.
6. Press SELECT. You’ll hear a confirmation beep. If you choose Y in step 5
a will be displayed with the directory entry.
Dial a Displayed Number
1. Locate the record in call history that you want to dial.
2. If you wish to change how the number is dialed, press #. The screen displays
alternate dialing sequences available for this call (area code + number;
1 + area code + number; number only; 1+ number).
3. Press SELECT. Press until DIAL flashes.
4. Press SELECT again. The number is automatically dialed.
—OR —
When the number is correctly displayed for dialing, press PHONE.
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Audible Indicators
Your t 2453 telephone system gives you voice prompts for feature opera-
tions and voice confirmations when you press a button or complete an op-
eration.
Setting the clock
1. Make sure the answering system is on.
2. Press TIME/SET. The system announces the clock setting, then an-
nounces: “To Set Day and Time, press TIME/SET.”
3. PressTIME/SET.
4. Press CHANGE until the system announces the correct day, then press
TIME/SET.
5. Press CHANGE until the system announces the correct hour, then
press TIME/SET.
6. Press CHANGE until the system announces the correct minute, then
press TIME/SET. The system announces the current clock setting.
NOTE:
The time will be set automatically with incoming caller ID date. you can however
choose to set the time manually, caller ID is a subscreption service provided by
most telepnohe companies.
To advance the minutes or years by increments of 10, press and hold CHANGE.
About Mailboxes
This answering system has three voice mailboxes. Callers using a touch tone
phone can select the mailbox in which their messages will be recorded
by pressing 1,2 or 3. Otherwise, messages will be recorded in Mailbox 1.
About Announcements
• You can record two different announcements — one for normal answering
and one for when you’ve set the system to play the announcement only.
• Use normal answering when you want the system to record callers’
messages. Use Announce Only when you want to give information to
callers without accepting messages.
• If you choose not to record an announcement, the system answers with a
pre-recorded announcement.
• The normal answering pre-recorded announcement says: “Hello. I’m unable to
answer your call right now. Please leave your name, number and a
message after the tone.” The Announce Only pre-recorded
announcement says: “Hello, I’m unable to answer your call right now. Please
call again. Thank you.”
• By setting Announce Only to ON or OFF, you decide which announcement your
callers will hear when the system answers a call (the system comes set for
normal answering , with Announce Only turned off). See Set Announce
Only , located in the Feature Summary chart later in this section, to change
your announcement selection.
Answering System Operation At The Base
Screen Displays: When:
PRIVATE The other party is blocking name and/or number
information.
UNKNOWN Your phone company is unable to receive
information about this caller’s name and/or number.
**
**
* (after the name) This caller has called you more than once.
Caller ID Operation
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“Set Audible Message Alert ” When Message Alert is turned on, the base beeps
Off *once every 10 seconds when new messages
On have been received.
“Set Announce Only” When you turn Announce Only On, callers hear
Off *your announcement, but cannot leave a message
On
“Set Base Ringer” Turn the base ringer on or off.
On *
Off
“Set Number of Rings” Choose how many times the phone will ring
2before the system answers a call.
4 *With Toll Saver active, the system answers after two
rings when you have new messages and after
6four rings when you have no new messages.
Toll Saver
NOTE: You can exit Feature Setup at any time by pressing a MAILBOX button.
Setting Up Your Answering System
You can set up one feature at a time, or you can set up a feature and then move
on to set up another feature.
1. Make sure the answering system is on.
2. Press MENU until the system announces the feature you want to set. Refer
to the Feature Summary below for a description of the features and your choices.
3. Press SELECT until the system announces the desired setting.
4. Press TIME/SET to confirm your selection.
5. Press MENU to move on to the next feature, or press a MAILBOX
button to exit Feature Setup.
Feature Summary
Default settings indicated by *.
Systemannounces: Description/directions:
“Set Security Code” Use SELECT to choose the remote access code
you will use to access features and functions of the
answering system from a touch tone phone. You can
select any 2-digit code, from 40 to 99.
NOTE: To advance the remote access code by
10, press and hold SELECT.
System announces: Description/directions:
Answering System Operation At The Base
50*
Record Your Announcement
NOTE: If you have assigned different mailboxes to different people, be sure to
tell callers in your announcement to press 1,2, or 3 to leave a message in the
appropriate mailbox. For example: “Thank you for calling. To leave a message
for Bob, press 1 now. To leave a message for Sue, press 2 now. To leave a
message for Elmo, press 3 now. Or, wait for the beep, and leave your message.”
1. Press MENU until you hear “Record Outgoing Message.”
2. Press REC/MEMO. After you hear “Now recording” followed by a beep,
speak toward the base to record an announcement up to 90 seconds long.
3. Press any MAILBOX button to stop recording. The system plays back your
recorded message.
To review your announcement at any time:
1. Press MENU until you hear “Record Outgoing Message.”
2. Press any MAILBOX button.
To delete your announcement:
Press DELETE during announcement playback. The system will use the
pre-recorded announcement until you record a new one.
Answering System Operation At The Base
Select a feature
setting
Review/change
clock setting;
confirm feature
settings .
Turn Answering
System on or off
Record outgoing
announcements,
and memos.
Enter Answering
System feature
setup and choose a
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Call Screening/Intercept
1. Make sure the answering system is on, and set the message playback vol-
ume control above level 1 so you can hear the caller’s message.
2. If you decide to take the call, press PHONE on the handset.
3. If you pick up an extension phone during the announcement and the
announcement does not stop right away, press and release the telephone
switchhook.
Record a Memo
You can record a memo up to four minutes long, which is stored as an incom-
ing message.
1. Press and release REC/MEMO.
2. Press a MAILBOX button to select a mailbox for the memo. After the
beep, speak toward the microphone. The message window displays
the length of your memo.
3. To stop recording, press the MAILBOX button again.
Message Window Display
0No messages in any mailbox
1-99 Total number of messages in all mailboxes, or
messagenumberduringmessageplayback.
0 -99 F Memory is full, or total number of messages is 99
1to 99 (Counting) Duration of memo recording.
99 (flashing) Length of recording is more than 99 seconds.
1-8(on steady for Indicates volume level selected when VOL-
one second) or VOL+ is pressed.
40 -99 Current Remote Access Code while setting.
AAnnounce Only mode.
On or OFF (steady for Displayed when any setting is changed from on or
one second) off.
CL Clock needs to be set.
-- System is answering a call or is in remote operation.
-- (flashing) System is in programming mode or initializing.
Answering System Operation At The Base
Window Display: when:
Listen to, Save & Delete Messages
The system automatically saves your messages until you delete them, and can
store approximately 15 minutes of messages, memos, and announcements
(up to a maximum of 99 messages).Your caller can leave a message of up to 4
minutes in length.
A MAILBOX key will flash to alert you to new, unplayed messages. If all messages
in a mailbox have been reviewed, the key will glow steadily. A mailbox containing
both old and new messages will play only the new messages first. After all new
messages are played, press the MAILBOX key again to hear all messages.
Before playing a message, the system announces the day and time it was
received. While the message plays, the Message Window displays the num-
ber of the message. After playing the last message in a mailbox, the system
announces “End of messages.” If the system has less than five minutes of
recording time left, it announces remaining time.
Press to skip to the next
message;hold to speed up
playback.
Press to
repeat a
message;
hold to
slow down
playback.
Play Messages
Press to play messages
in a mailbox. Press again
to stop playback.
• PressDELETE
then press a
MAILBOX
button to delete
all old
messages
in that
mailbox.
Message Window
DeleteMessages
• To delete a
message, press
DELETEwhile
the message
is playing.
• You cannot
delete a
message
until it’s been
reviewed;
deleted
messages
cannot
be recovered.
Answering System Operation At The Base
Note: When listening to your messages, if after the date and time stamp
your system announces “power failure” it is alerting you that your date and
time stamp is no longer accurate due to a power outage. you ‘ll need to
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Remote Access Commands (continued)
Function:Command:
Record memo Press *8 , then mailbox number where
youwant memo recorded;speakafter
beep;press #5 whenfinished.
End remote access call Press *0.
Turn system off Press #0; the system announces,
“Answering machine off.” Press # 0
again to turn the system back on.
Turnsystem on
NOTE: If no key is pressed within 10 seconds of entering remote access, the
voice menu will be announced. After the voice menu announcement, if no key is
pressed within 20 seconds, the remote access call will automatically end.
Function: Command:
Answering System - Remote Access
When system is off, it answers after 10
rings and announces, “Please enter your
securitycode.” Enter your remote access
code.
Connect with the Answering System
You can access many features of this system remotely from a touch tone phone.
1. Dial your telephone number.
2. When the system answers, enter your Remote Access Code (preset to 50).
The system beeps once and then announces the number of new messages.
3. Enter a remote command (see Remote Access Commands).
4. Press * 0 to exit remote operation.
Voice Menu
The system has voice prompts to help you with remote operation. Press
*5 to hear the menu while remotely connected to the answering system.
Remote Access Commands
Function: Command:
Play messages in Press#, then the appropriate mailbox
a mailbox number (1,2, or3). The system plays
new messages. If there are no new messages,
the system plays old messages.
Repeata message Press #4 while message is playing; press
#4#4to backupprevious message.
Skip a message Press #6 while message is playing;
eachpress advances up anothermessage.
Stop Press #5 .
Save messages Hangup.
Deletemessage Press #9 while message is playing.
Reviewannouncement Press #7 ; system plays announcement,
thenbeeps.
Recordannouncement Press*7; after beep, record announcement,
press #5 to stop. System plays back
announcement.
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Additional Information
IIf you have difficulty operating your phone, the suggestions below should solve the
problem. If you still have difficulty after trying these suggestions, call VTech Communica-
tions at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1-
800-267-7377.
The phone doesn't work at all
• Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
• Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the base unit and the
telephone wall jack.
• Make sure the batteries are properly charged. If you get a LOW BATTERY message
or indication, the batteries need charging.
No dial tone
• First try all the suggestions above.
• If you still don't hear a dial tone, disconnect the base unit from the telephone jack
and connect a different phone. If there is no dial tone on that phone either, the
problem is in your wiring or local service. Contact your local telephone company.
You get noise, static, or a weak signal even when you're near the base unit
• Household appliances plugged into the same circuit as the base unit can sometimes
cause interference. Try moving the appliance or the base unit to another outlet.
You get noise, static, or a weak signal when you're away from the base
unit
• You may be out of range. Either move closer to the base, or relocate the base
unit.
• The layout of your home may be limiting the range. Try moving the base unit to
another position.
The handset does not ring when you receive a call
• Make sure you have the ringer activated. Refer to the section(s) on ringer
selection in this User’s Manual.
• Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the base unit and the
telephone jack. Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
• You may be too far from the base unit.
• You may have too many extension phones on your telephone line to allow all of
them to ring. Try unplugging some of the other phones.
• The layout of your home or office might be limiting the operating range. Try
moving the base to another location, preferably on an upper floor.
You hear other calls while using your phone
• Disconnect your base unit from the telephone jack, and plug in a regular telephone.
If you still hear other calls, the problem is probably in your wiring or local service.
Call your local telephone company.
You hear noise in the handset, and none of the keys or buttons work
• Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
In Case Of Difficulty
Battery Care and Maintenance
• A fully charged battery provides an average talk time of about six hours.
• The battery needs charging when:
— A new battery is installed in the handset.
— The phone beeps twice every five seconds.
— The screen displays BATTERY LOW and the low battery icon.
• Place the handset in the base so the CHARGING light turns on.The battery
is typically fully charged in 15 hours.
• You can keep the battery fully charged by returning the handset to the base
after each use.
• If you repeatedly get a low battery indicator, even after charging overnight,
the battery should be replaced.
CAUTION:Toreducetheriskoffireorinjurytopersonsordamageto
the telephone, read and follow these instructions carefully:
Charge the battery provided with or identified for use with this
product only in accordance with the instructions and
limitations specified in the User’s Manual.
Replacing the Handset Battery
1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the handset by pressing on the
indentation and sliding the cover downward.
2. Lift out the old Battery and disconnect.
3. Align the two holes in the new battery’s plug with the socket pins, and snap
the plug into place. Snap the battery in the compartment, as described in
Installation, on page 6.
4. Replace the cover by sliding it up into place.
5. The new battery must be charged before using the phone. Place the hand-
set in the base and allow it to charge for at least 15 hours the first charge.
The telephone might operate before that, but for best performance, let the
battery charge fully.
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Additional Information
Taking care of your telephone
Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must be
treated with care.
Avoid rough treatment
Place the handset down gently. Save the original packing materials to protect
your telephone if you ever need to ship it.
Avoid water
Your telephone can be damaged if it gets wet. Do not use the handset outdoors
in the rain, or handle it with wet hands. Do not install your base unit near
a sink, bathtub or shower.
Electrical storms
Electrical storms can sometimes cause power surges harmful to electronic
equipment.
For your own safety, use caution when using electric appliances during storms.
Cleaning your telephone
Your telephone has a durable plastic casing that should retain its luster for
many years. Clean it only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with water or
a mild soap. Do not use excess water or cleaning solvents of any kind.
Remember that electrical appliances can cause serious injury if used when
you are wet or standing in water. If your base unit should fall into water,
DO NOT RETRIEVE IT UNTIL YOU UNPLUG THE POWER CORD AND
TELEPHONE LINE CORDS FROM THE WALL. Then pull the unit out by the
unplugged cords.
Maintenance
Common cure for electronic equipment
If the unit does not seem to be responding normally, then try putting the handset in its
base. If it does not seem to respond, do the following (in the order listed):
1. Disconnect the power to the base.
2. Disconnect the handset battery, and spare battery, if applicable.
3. Wait a few minutes.
4. Connect power to the base.
5. Re-install the battery(ies).
6. Wait for the handset to re-establish its link with the base. To be safe, allow up to
one minute for this to take place.
Your answering system is not recording messages
• Make sure system is turned ON (the ON/OFF key is illuminated).
• Make sure the Announce Only feature is set to OFF.
You cannot hear recorded messages
• Using the base volume control, raise the volume to a comfortable listening level.
CL is flashing in the base Message Window Display:
• You need to set the day and time. Refer to the section(s) on setting day and
time in this user’s manual
•Make sure Announce Only feature is set to OFF.
Ifthe systemdoes not respond to commandsfrom a remote touch tonephone:
• Make sure you are calling from a touch tone phone. When you dial a
number, you should hear tones. If you hear clicks instead, the phone is not
a touch tone telephone.
The answering system may not delect the Remote Access Code while your
announcement is playing. Try waiting until the announcement is over be-
fore entering the code.
• Make sure you enter your Remote Access Code correctly.
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Additional Information
Warranty Statement
5.Product whose warranty/quality stickers, Product serial numbers plates
or electronic serial numbers have been removed, altered or rendered
illegible; or
6. Product purchased, used, serviced, or shipped for repair from outside the
United States, or used for commercial or institutional purposes (including
but not limited to Products used for rental purposes ); or
7. Product returned without valid proof of purchase (see 2 below); or
8. Charges for installation or set up, adjustment of customer controls, and
installation or repair of systems outside the unit.
How do you get warranty service?
..
• To obtain warranty service in the United States of America, call 1-800-595-
9511 for instructions regarding where to return the Product. Before calling
for service, please check the user’s manual. A check of the Product controls
and features may save you a service call.
• Except as provided by applicable law, you assume the risk of loss or damage
during transit and transportation and are responsible for delivery or handling
charges incurred in the transport of Product(s) to the service location . VTech
will return repaired or replaced product under this limited warranty to you,
transportation, delivery or handling charges prepaid .VTech assumes no risk
for damage or loss of the Product in transit.
• If the Product failure is not covered by this limited warranty, or proof of
purchase does not meet the terms of this limited warranty, VTech will notify
you and will request that you authorize the cost of repair prior to any further
repair activity. You must pay for the cost of repair and return shipping costs
for the repair of Products that are not covered by this limited warranty.
What must you return with the Product to get warranty service?
1. Return the entire original package and contents including the Product to
the VTech service location along with a description of the malfunction or
difficulty;
2.Include “valid proof of purchase” (sales receipt) identifying the Product
purchased (Product model) and the date of purchase or receipt; and
3.Provide your name, complete and correct mailing address, and telephone
number.
Other Limitations
•This warranty is the complete and exclusive agreement between you and
VTech. It supersedes all other written or oral communications related to this
Product. VTech provides no other warranties for this product. The warranty
exclusively describes all of VTech’s responsibilities regarding the product.
There are no other express warranties. No one is authorized to make
modifications to this limited warranty and you should not rely on any such
modification.
Warranty Statement
What does this limited warranty cover?
•The manufacturer of this VTech product, VTech Communications, warrants
to the holder of a valid proof of purchase (“Consumer” or “you”) that the
product and all accessories provided by VTech in the sales package
(“Product”) are free from material defects in material and workmanship,
pursuant to the following terms and conditions, when installed and used
normally and in accordance with operation instructions. This limited warranty
extends only to the Consumer for Products purchased and used in the United
States of America.
What will VTech Communications do if the Product is not free from material
defects in materials and workmanship during the limited warranty period
(“Materially Defective Product”)?
•During the limited warranty period, VTech’s authorized service representative
will repair or replace at VTech’s option, without charge, a Materially
Defective Product. If we repair this product, we may use new or refurbished
replacement parts. If we choose to replace this product, we may replace it
with a new or refurbished product of the same or similar design.VTech will
return repaired or replacement products to you in working condition. VTech
will retain defective parts, modules, or equipment. Repair or replacement
of Product, at VTech’s option, is your exclusive remedy. You should expect
the repair or replacement to take approximately 30 days.
How long is the limited warranty period?
•The limited warranty period for the product extends for ONE(1)YEAR from
the date of purchase if we repair or replace a Materially Defective Product
under the terms of this limited warranty. This limited warranty also applies
to repaired or replacement Products for a period of either (a) 90 days from
the date the repaired or replacement Product is shipped to you or (b) the
time remaining on the original one-year warranty; whichever is longer.
What is not covered by this limited warranty?
This limited warranty does not cover
1. Product that has been subjected to misuse, accident, shipping or other
physical damage, improper installation, abnormal operation or handling,
neglect, inundation, fire, water or other liquid intrusion; or
2. Product that has been damaged due to repair, alteration or modification by
anyone other than an authorized service representative of VTech; or
3. Product to the extent that the problem experienced is caused by signal
conditions, network reliability or cable or antenna systems; or
4. Product to the extent that the problem is caused by use with non-VTech
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Additional Information
Additional Information
FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations
This equipment complies with Parts 15 of the Federal Communications
Commission(FCC) rulesforthe UnitedStates.It alsocomplieswith regulations 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
anyinterference,including interferencethat may causeundesired operation ofthe 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.
Thisequipment iscompatible with inductively coupled hearing aids.
Should you experience trouble with this telephone equipment, please visit us on web at
www.vtechphones.comor call VTechCommunications Inc.Customer service at1-800-
595-9511.InCanada,callVTechTelecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377.
Forrepair/warranty information, the telephone companymay ask youto disconnect this
equipmentfrom theline networkuntil the problem has beencorrected.
FCC Part 15
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible forcompliance couldvoidthe user’sauthority tooperate the equipment.
Theequipment has beentested andfound to complywith part15 ofthe 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
guaranteethatinterference willnot occurin a particularinstallation. Ifthis equipment does
causeharmful interference toradio or televisionreception, which canbe determined by
turningthe equipment off and on,the useris encouragedtotryandcorrecttheinterferenceby
oneormoreofthefollowingmeasures:
• Reorientor relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increasethe separation between theequipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet or on a circuit different from that towhich
the receiver is connected.
• Consultthe dealeror anexperienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Part 68 and ACTA
Ifthis equipment was approved for connection to the telephone network prior toJuly23,
2001,itcomplieswithPart68oftheFederalCommunicationsCommission (FCC) rules.Ifthe
equipment was approved after that date, it complies with the Part 68 rules and with
Technical Requirements for Connection of Equipment to the Telephone Network
adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA). We are
requiredto provideyou with the following information.
State Law Rights: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Limitations: Implied warranties, including those of fitness for a particular
purpose and merchantability (an unwritten warranty that the product is fit for
ordinary use) are limited to one year from date of purchase. Some states
do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above
limitation may not apply to you.
•In no event shall VTech be liable for any indirect, special, incidental,
consequential, or similar damages (including, but not limited to lost profits
or revenue, inability to use the product, or other associated equipment, the
cost of substitute equipment, and claims by third parties) resulting from the
use of this product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you.
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Additional Information
Additional Information
FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations
6. Programming/testing of emergency numbers
Ifthis producthas memory dialinglocations, youmaychoose tostore police, fire
department and emergency medical service telephone numbers in these
locations. If you do, please keep three things in mind:
a Werecommendthat youalso write thetelephone numberonthe directorycard,
so that you canstill dial theemergency numbermanually ifthe memorydialing
feature doesn’t work.
b Thisfeatureisprovidedonlyasaconvenience,andthemanufacturerassumes no
responsibility for customer reliance upon the memory feature.
c Testing the emergency telephone numbers you have stored is
not recommended.However,if youdo make acall toan emergency number:
• You must remain on the lineandbrieflyexplainthereason for thecall
beforehanging up.
• Programming/testing of emergency numbers should be performed
duringoff-peak hours, such as inthe early morning or late evening,
when the emergency services tend to be less busy.
IC (Industry Canada)
This telephone is registered for use in Canada.
The term “IC:” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry
Canada technicalspecifications were met.
Notice:
This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical
Specifications.Thisis confirmedbythe registrationnumber. The abbreviation,IC, before
theregistration number signifiesthat registration was performedbased ona Declaration
of Conformity indicatingthat Industry Canadatechnical specifications were met. Itdoes
notimply that Industry Canada approved the equipment.
Notice:
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is 0.1B. The REN
assignedto each terminalequipment provides anindication of themaximum number of
terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an
interfacemay consist of any combination ofdevicessubjectonlytotherequirementthatthe
sumoftheRingerEquivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed five.
Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be
connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment
mustalsobeinstalledusinganacceptablemethodofconnection.Thecustomershould
be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of
services in some situations.
RepairstocertifiedequipmentshouldbemadebyanauthorizedCanadianmaintenance
facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this
equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company
cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.
FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations
1. Product identifier and REN information
Thelabel on theback orbottom ofthis equipmentcontains, among otherthings, an
identifierindicating product approval and theRinger Equivalence Number (REN).
Thisinformation must be provided toyour local telephone company uponrequest.
Forequipmentapprovedprior toJuly23,2001, theproductidentifier is preceded bythe
phrase “FCC Reg No.” and the REN is listed separately. For equipment
approved afterthatdate, theproduct identifieris precededby “US”and a colon (:),
and the REN is encodedin the product identifier without a decimal point as the
sixth and seventh characters following the colon. For example, the product
identifierUS:AAAEQ03T123XYZwould indicatean REN of 0.3.
The REN is used to determine how many devices you may connect to your
telephonelineandstill havethemringwhen youarecalled.In most,butnotall areas,
the sum of all RENs should be five (5.0) or less. For more information, please
contactyour localtelephone company.
2. Connection and use with the nationwide telephone network
Theplug and jack usedto connect this equipmentto the premises wiringand the
telephone network must comply with the applicable Part 68 rules and technical
requirements adoptedby ACTA. Acompliant telephone cord and modular plug is
provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible
modular jack that is also compliant. An RJ11 jack should normally be used for
connecting to a single line and an RJ14 jack for two lines. See Installation
Instructions in the user’s manual. This equipment may not be used with Coin
Telephone Lines or with Party Lines. If you have specially wired alarm dialing
equipment connected to your telephone line, ensure the connection of this
equipment does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about
what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a
qualifiedinstaller.
3. Repair instructions
Ifthisequipment ismalfunctioning, itmustbe unpluggedfrom the modularjack until
theproblemhas beencorrected. Repairstothis telephoneequipment can only be
made by the manufacturer or its authorized agents. For repair procedures,
follow theinstructions outlined under the Limited Warranty.
4. Rights of the telephone company
Ifthis equipmentis causing harmtothe telephonenetwork, thetelephone company
may temporarily discontinue your telephone service. The telephonecompany is
requiredto notifyyou before interrupting service. Ifadvance notice is notpractical,
youwillbenotifiedassoonaspossible.Youwillbe given the opportunity tocorrectthe
problemandthetelephonecompany is requiredto inform youof your right to file
acomplaint with the FCC. Your telephone company maymake changes in
its facilities, equipment, operation, or procedures that could affect the proper
functioningof thisproduct. Thetelephone companyis requiredto notifyyou ifsuch
changesare planned.
5. Hearing aid compatibility
If this product is equipped with a corded or cordless handset, it is hearing aid
compatible.