V-tech CD1153 User manual

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Important safety information on the next page of this manual.
This manual has all the feature operations and troubleshooting necessary to install and
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Important safety information
This symbol is to alert you to important operating or servicing instructions that may appear in this user’s
manual. Always follow basic safety precautions when using this product to reduce the risk of injury,
fire, or electric shock.
Safety information
• Read and understand all instructions in the user’s manual. Observe all markings on the product.
• Avoid using a telephone during a thunderstorm. There might be a slight chance of electric shock from
lightning.
• Do not use a telephone in the vicinity of a gas leak. Under certain circumstances, a spark may be created
when the adapter is plugged into the power outlet, or when the handset is replaced in its cradle. This is
a common event associated with the closing of any electrical circuit. The user should not plug the phone
into a power outlet, and should not put a charged handset into the cradle, if the phone is located in an
environment containing concentrations of flammable or flame-supporting gases, unless there is adequate
ventilation. A spark in such an environment could create a fire or explosion. Such environments might
include: medical use of oxygen without adequate ventilation; industrial gases (cleaning solvents; gasoline
vapors; etc.); a leak of natural gas; etc.
• Do not use this product near water, or when you are wet. For example, do not use it in a wet basement or
shower, or next to a swimming pool, bathtub, kitchen sink, or laundry tub. Do not use liquids or aerosol
sprays for cleaning. If the product comes in contact with any liquids, unplug any line or power cord
immediately. Do not plug the product back in until it has dried thoroughly.
• Install this product in a protected location where no one can trip over any line or power cords. Protect
cords from damage or abrasion.
• If this product does not operate normally, read Troubleshooting in this user’s manual on page 37. If you
cannot solve the problem, or if the product is damaged, refer to Limited warranty on page 45. Do not
open this product except as may be directed in your user’s manual. Opening the product or reassembling it
incorrectly may expose you to hazardous voltages or other risks.
• If this product has replaceable batteries, replace batteries only as described in your user’s manual (page 4).
Do not burn or puncture batteries—they contain caustic chemicals.
• If this product has a three-prong (grounding) plug or a polarized plug with one wide prong, it might
not fit in outlets that are not polarized. Do not defeat the purpose of these plugs. If they do not fit in your
outlet, the outlet should be replaced by an electrician.
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Parts checklist
Your telephone package contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and
original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary.
HandsetTelephone base
Coiled handset cord Telephone line cord
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STOP!
Make sure to install four
AA alkaline batteries
(not included).
See page 4 for easy
instructions.
If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (DSL - digital subscriber line) through
your telephone line, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone line cord and
the telephone wall jack (page 6). The filter prevents noise and caller ID problems
caused by DSL interference. Please contact your DSL service provider for more
information about DSL filters.
Your product may be shipped with a protective sticker covering the telephone base
display - remove it before use.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons or damage to the
telephone, read and follow these instructions carefully:
• Use only alkaline AA batteries (not included).
• Dispose of these batteries in a safe manner. Do not burn or puncture. Like other
batteries of this type, if burned or punctured, they could release caustic material which
could cause injury.
• 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.
• Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to create a short circuit. Do not allow
conductive materials such as rings, bracelets, or keys to touch the battery. The battery
or conductor may overheat and cause harm.
• Use the battery identified for use with this product only in accordance with the
instructions and limitations specified in this manual.
• Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery and metallic contacts.
• Do not disassemble your telephone. There are no serviceable parts inside. Refer to
qualified service personnel for servicing.

User’s manual
CD1153
Speakerphone with
caller ID/call waiting
Table of contents
Getting started
Introduction...........................................1
Quick reference guide...........................2
Battery installation ................................ 4
Telephone installation .......................... 6
Installation options ................................7
Tabletop to wall mount installation .........7
Wall mount to tabletop installation ....... 9
Telephone settings
Menu setup ..........................................11
Menu operation .......................................11
Set features................................................11
Feature summary......................................12
Set date and time.....................................13
Contrast......................................................13
Language ..................................................13
Home area code ..................................... 14
Local area code ....................................... 14
Telephone operation
Telephone operation ...........................15
Making a call ............................................ 15
On hook dialing (predialing)................. 15
Answering a call ...................................... 15
Ending a call............................................. 15
Speakerphone......................................... 15
Last dialed number................................. 16
Ringer volume ......................................... 16
Options while on calls..........................17
Volume control.........................................17
Call waiting................................................17
Mute ...........................................................17
Chain dialing............................................ 18
Directory
Directory overview............................. 19
Directory memory capacity................... 19
Character chart ........................................ 19
Create directory entries...................... 20
Store a directory...................................... 20
Review the directory entry..................21
Review directory entries.........................21
Search by name........................................21
Dial or edit directory entry ..................22
Dial a directory number ..........................22
Edit a directory entry...............................22
Delete directory entries.......................23
Delete a directory entry..........................23
Speed dial memory overview and
storage ................................................ 24
Speed dial memory overview .............. 24
Speed dial memory storage ................. 24
Speed dial ............................................25
To review a speed dial number............ 25
To dial a speed dial number ................. 25
To edit a speed dial number................. 26
To delete a speed dial number ............ 26
Caller ID
About caller ID .....................................27
Information about caller ID with call
waiting .......................................................27

Caller ID history....................................28
How the caller ID history
(caller ID log) works ................................ 28
Missed (new) call indicator .................... 28
Memory match ........................................ 29
Caller ID operation.............................. 30
Review the caller ID history................... 30
View dialing options .............................. 30
Dial a call log entry...................................31
Delete call ID log entries ........................31
Save a caller ID log entry to the
directory ....................................................32
Store a call log entry to a speed
dial memory location.............................. 33
Reasons for missing caller ID
information ......................................... 34
Appendix
Screen messages and icons .................35
Screen icons ............................................. 35
Screen display messages....................... 36
Troubleshooting ..................................37
General product care..........................40
FCC and ACTA information ................. 41
Part 15 of FCC rules ............................. 43
Limited warranty................................. 44

1
Getting started
Introduction
This CD1153 telephone requires four alkaline AA batteries (not included). When there
is no battery installed or the power of the installed batteries is low, this telephone will
work only to make or answer calls with the handset.
This telephone is hearing-aid compatible. This telephone features a speakerphone for
hands free use.
This telephone features 14 speed dial memory locations for speed dialing and has a
directory that can store up to 25 additional numbers with names.
This telephone supports caller ID with call waiting service. Caller ID services are
subscriber services available from your telephone service provider and fees may apply.

2
Getting started
Quick reference guide
/CALL LOG
• Press to review the call log (page 30).
• While using the menu, press to scroll
through the settings (page 12).
• While reviewing the directory or call
log, press to scroll down (pages 21 and
30).
• While entering names and numbers,
press to move the cursor to the left.
CANCEL
• Press to cancel an operation.
• Press and hold to return to idle
mode.
• When the telephone is idle,
press and hold for four
seconds to erase the missed
call indicator.
SPEED DIAL
• Press to access the speed dial
memory (pages 24 and 25).
• Press to store a call log entry
into a speed dial memory
location (page 33).
# (pound key)
• Press repeatedly to show
other dialing options while
reviewing a call log entry.
MUTE
• During a call, press to
mute the handset or
speakerphone. Press again
to resume your conversation
(page 17).
/DIRECTORY
• Press to enter the directory (page 21).
• While using the menu, press to scroll through the
settings (page 12).
• While reviewing directory or call log, press to
scroll up (pages 21 and 30).
• While entering names, press to move the cursor
to the right.
MENU/SELECT
• Press to enter the main
menu (page 11).
• While using the menu, press
to accept the current setting,
and move to the next menu
option (page 11).
• While reviewing the call log,
press to store the displayed
name and number into the
directory (page 32).
• While reviewing the
directory, press to edit the
displayed entry (page 22).
DELETE
• When the telephone is idle,
press and hold to clear the
call log (page 31).
• While reviewing an entry
stored in the speed dial
memory, directory or call
history, press to delete
(pages 26, 23 and 31).
• Press to delete a character or
digit.
FLASH
• During a call, press to
answer an incoming call
if you subscribe to a call
waiting service provided
by your telephone service
provider (page 17).

3
Getting started
Quick reference guide
LOWER
• Press with a speed dial key to enter the lower speed
dial memory location.
REDIAL/PAUSE
• While using the handset or speakerphone, press to
dial the last number dialed (page 16).
• While the telephone is idle, press to display the last
number dialed.
• Press and hold to insert a redail number.
• Press to insert a pause.
VOL+
• While on a call, press to increase the listening volume
of handset and speakerphone (page 17).
VOL -
• While on a call, press to decrease the listening volume
of handset and speakerphone (page 17).
SPEAKER
• Press to turn the base speakerphone on or off (page 15).
INCOMING CALL light
• Flashes when there is an incoming call.

4
Getting started
Battery installation
Before using the telephone, you should install four new AA alkaline batteries (not
included) to provide memory backup and enable the use of some features. The four AA
batteries are required for the following features to work: speakerphone, mute, flash,
caller ID, display, menu, directory, redial, clock, and the INCOMING CALL light.
If you unplug the telephone line cord from the telephone wall jack when there
are no working batteries installed, the following information will be lost: caller ID
history, directory entries, speed dial entries, and all settings in the feature menu. We
recommend you install new batteries before initial use and change the batteries soon
after the low battery icon appears.
CAUTION: Always unplug the telephone line cord before installing new batteries.
1. Pull the tabs as the arrows indicated below to open the battery compartment cover.
2. Follow the polarity guide markings in the battery compartment to insert four new
alkaline AA batteries (purchased separately).
3. Replace the battery compartment cover. Make sure the cover snaps into place.

5
Getting started
Battery installation
If no batteries are installed or the batteries are depleted, you can make or answer calls
using only the handset.
• Use disposable AA alkaline batteries only. Do not use rechargeable
batteries.
• If you do not use the telephone for a long time, remove the batteries from
the telephone to prevent possible leakage.
• After replacing the batteries, you need to reset the date and time. For
instructions, see Set date and time on page 13.
• If no batteries are installed, you can only make or answer calls using the
handset, however, you can switch to the speakerphone mode during the
call by pressing SPEAKER.

6
Getting started
Telephone installation
Install the telephone base as shown below. If you subscribe to high-speed Internet
service (DSL - digital subscriber line) through your telephone line, you must install a DSL
filter between the telephone line cord and the telephone wall jack. The filter prevents
noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL interference. Please contact your DSL
service provider for more information about DSL filters.
1. Plug one end of the coiled handset cord into the handset jack on the left side of the
telephone base. Plug the other end into the jack at the bottom of the handset.
2. Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack on the back of the
telephone base. Plug the other end of the telephone line cord into a telephone wall
jack or a DSL filter.
3. Lift the handset or press SPEAKER to check for a dial tone.
Telephone wall jack
A DSL filter (not included)
is required if you have DSL
high-speed Internet service.
The DSL filter must be
plugged into the telephone
wall jack.
Handset
Coiled handset cord
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7
Getting started
Installation options
If you want to mount your telephone on a wall, use the mounting bracket to connect
with a standard dual-stud telephone wall mounting plate. If you do not have this
mounting plate, you can purchase one from many hardware or consumer electronic
retailers. Professional assistance may be required to install the mounting plate.
Tabletop to wall mount installation
To install the telephone base in the wall mount position, make sure you first unplug the
telephone line cord from the telephone wall jack.
1. Put the handset aside. Hold down the switch hook on the telephone base, then
slide the handset tab upwards to remove it from the slot. Rotate the handset tab 180
degrees. Push the handset tab down into the slots until it locks into position.
Switch hook
Handset tab
2. Grasp and squeeze as the arrows indicated to open the hinged bracket. Rotate the
bracket and lock it into wall mount position as indicated below.
Tabletop mount
positon
Wall mount
positon
PULL TAB
TO OPEN
CAUTION: DISCONNECT TELEPHONE LINE BEFORE CHANGING BATTERIES.
PULL TAB TO OPEN
PULL TAB TO OPEN
CAUTION:
DISCONNECT TELEPHONE LINE BEFORE CHANGING BATTERIES.
PULL TAB TO OPEN

8
Getting started
Installation options
3. Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack on the back of
the telephone base. Route the telephone line cord through the slot. Bundle the
telephone line cord and secure it with a twist tie. Place the bundled telephone line
cord inside the bracket.
4. Plug the other end of the telephone line cord into a telephone wall jack.
DSL filter (not included) is required if you have DSL highspeed Internet service.
The DSL filter must be plugged into the telephone wall jack.
5. Place the telephone just above the mounting studs of the mounting plate. Slide the
telephone down until the telephone is held securely on the mounting studs. Place the
handset in the telephone base.

9
Getting started
Installation options
Wall mount to tabletop installation
To change the telephone base from the wall mount position to tabletop position, follow
the steps below.
1. Slide the telephone base upwards, then remove it from the wall mounting plate.
2. Unplug the telephone line cord from the telephone wall jack and the telephone base.
Untie the bundled telephone line cord. Route the telephone line cord through the
slot.
3. Put the handset aside. Hold down the switch hook on the telephone base, then slide
the handset tab upwards to remove it from the slot. Rotate the handset tab by 180
degrees. Then replace the handset tab into the slot until it locks into position.
Switch hook
Handset tab

10
Getting started
Installation options
4. Hold the telephone base with both hands. Press on the tabs as indicated below and
pull the mounting bracket up to release it from the telephone base.
5. Plug the other end of the telephone line cord into a telephone wall jack or a DSL filter.
Replace the handset in the telephone base.
Telephone wall jack
DSL filter (not included)
is required if you have DSL
high-speed Internet service.
The DSL filter must be plugged
into the telephone wall jack.
PULL TAB
TO OPEN
CAUTION: DISCONNECT TELEPHONE LINE
BEFORE CHANGING BATTERIES.
PULL TAB TO OPEN
PULL TAB TO OPEN
CAUTION: DISCONNECT TELEPHONE LINE BEFORE CHANGING BATTERIES.
PULL TAB TO OPEN
PULL TAB TO OPEN
CAUTION: DISCONNECT TELEPHONE LINE BEFORE CHANGING BATTERIES.
PULL TAB TO OPEN
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11
1. Press MENU repeatedly until the screen displays
the desired feature.
2. Press or until the screen displays the desired
setting. Refer to Feature summary on page 12 for
a full description of the features and your choices.
3. Press SELECT to save your selection and move to the next feature. The telephone
returns to idle mode after 15 seconds, or you can press CANCEL to exit programming
immediately.
Telephone settings
Menu setup
Menu operation
The screen display prompts help you set up the
telephone when you first install it. You can always
get back to these setup screens by pressing
MENU/SELECT.
You can exit feature setup at any time by
pressing CANCEL or by lifting the handset
when there is no incoming call. For complete
feature setup options, see Feature summary
on page 12.
Set features
You can customize how the features of this product
work.

12
Telephone settings
Menu setup
Feature summary
Default settings are indicated by * in the following list.
FEATURE/OPTION FUNCTION
DATE/TIME
1/01 12:00 AM
Set the date and time. Use the dialing keys to edit. Use # (pound key) to
select AM or PM.
Refer to Set date and time on page 13 for details.
CONTRAST
1, 2*, 3, 4
Adjust screen brightness to a comfortable level, from 1 (light) to 4 (dark).
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH*
FRANCAIS
ESPANOL
Set the screen display language.
HOME AREA CODE
HAC- _ _ _
Set your home area code if you dial only seven digits for local calls.
Refer to Home area code on page 14 for details.
LOCAL AREA CODE
LAC 1- _ _ _
LAC 2- _ _ _
LAC 3- _ _ _
LAC 4- _ _ _
Program up to four local area codes that do not require dialing a 1 before
them.
Refer to Local area code on page 14 for details
After you press MENU/SELECT to choose the desired language,
the screen displays SET LANGUAGE?. Press MENU/SELECT again to
confirm your selection. The telephone automatically moves to the
next menu option.

13
Telephone settings
Telephone settings
Set date and time
When the telephone is idle, the screen shows the date and time. If you subscribe
to caller ID service, the day, month and the time are set
automatically with each incoming call. You may also set the
date and time manually (see Review the caller ID history on
page 30).
1. Press MENU, the screen displays DATE/TIME and USE #
FOR AM/PM alternatively.
2. Use the dial pad keys (0-9) to set the month, or press
to skip to set the day.
3. Use the dial pad keys (0-9) to set the day, or press
to skip to set the hour.
4. Use the dial pad keys (0-9) to set the hour, or press
to skip to set the minute.
5. Use the dial pad keys (0-9) to set the minute.
6. Press # (pound key) to select between AM or PM.
7. Press SELECT to save your setting and move to the next
menu setup.
Contrast
You can set the contrast of the screen to one of four levels.
1. Press MENU repeatedly until the screen displays CONTRAST.
2. Use or to choose from 1, 2(default), 3 or 4.
3. Press SELECT to save your setting and move to the next menu
setup.
Language
You can select the language used for all screen displays.
1. Press MENU repeatedly until the screen displays
LANGUAGE.
2. Use or to choose ENGLISH (default), FRANCAIS or
ESPANOL, then press SELECT. The screen displays SET
LANGUAGE?
3. Press SELECT to confirm your setting and move to the next
feature setup.
If you accidentally change the language to French or Spanish, you
can reset it back to English without going through the French of
Spanish menus. When in idle mode, press MENU/SELECT once,
then enter *36454 74#.
DATE/TIME
12:00AM
1/01
USE # FOR AM/PM
12:00AM
11/20
CONTRAST
2
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
Blinking