V-tech DS8121-2A User manual

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Models: DS8121A
DS8121-2A
User’s Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .....................................1
2. SET UP THE TELEPHONE .......................................................3
2.1 Package Contents .................................................................................... 3
2.2 Location....................................................................................................3
2.3 Connect the Base Station......................................................................... 4
2.4 Connect the Charger Base (only for model with additional handset)........5
2.5 Install and Charge the Handset Batteries................................................. 6
2.6 Installation Options...................................................................................7
2.6.1 Tabletop to Wall Mount Installation .............................................. 7
2.6.2 Wall Mount to Tabletop Installation ..............................................9
3. GET TO KNOW YOUR PHONE................................................10
3.1 Overview of the Handset .........................................................................10
3.2 Overview of the Base Station ..................................................................13
3.3 Handset LCD Display Icons and Symbols............................................... 15
3.4 Menu Structure........................................................................................16
3.5 Text and Digit Entry Table........................................................................18
3.5.1 English Character Set .................................................................18
4. BLUETOOTH®..........................................................................19
4.1 Introducing BLUETOOTH®....................................................................19
4.2 Important Information ............................................................................. 19
4.3 BLUETOOTH®Setup .............................................................................20
4.3.1 Add a Mobile Phone ..................................................................20
4.3.2 Add a Headset ..........................................................................21
4.3.3 Auto Connection ........................................................................22
4.3.4 Device List and Connection ....................................................... 22
4.3.5 Review the Active Device List ................................................... 23
4.3.6 Connect/disconnect an Active Device ....................................... 23
4.3.7 Remove a Device ...................................................................... 23
4.3.8 Rename a Device ..................................................................... 24
4.3.9 Replace an Active Device ......................................................... 24
4.3.10 BLUETOOTH®connection from idle mode................................ 24
4.3.11 Download Phonebook ...............................................................25
4.3.12 Interruption to Phonebook Download ........................................ 26
4.3.13 View the Phonebook Download Information .............................. 27
4.3.14 Change PIN ..............................................................................27
5. USING THE PHONE ................................................................28
5.1 Make a Home Call..................................................................................28
5.1.1 Preparatory Dialing a Home Call ...............................................28
5.1.2 Direct Dialing a Home Call......................................................... 28
5.2 Answer a Home Call ...............................................................................28

5.3 End a Home Call .................................................................................... 28
5.4 Transfer a Call ........................................................................................ 28
5.5 Call Waiting on the Home Line ...............................................................29
5.6 Make a Mobile Call .................................................................................29
5.6.1 Preparatory Dialing a Mobile Call ..............................................29
5.6.2 Direct Dialing a Mobile Call........................................................ 29
5.7 Answer a Mobile Call ..............................................................................29
5.8 End a Mobile Call ................................................................................... 29
5.9 Call Waiting on the Mobile Line ..............................................................30
5.10 Answer an Incoming Mobile Call While on a Home Call......................... 30
5.10.1 Answer the Incoming Mobile Call............................................... 30
5.10.2 End the Mobile Call....................................................................30
5.10.3 Resume the Home Call on Hold ................................................30
5.11 Answer a Home Call While On a Mobile Call..........................................31
5.11.1 Answer the Incoming Home Call ................................................ 31
5.11.2 End the Home Call .....................................................................31
5.11.3 Resume the Mobile Call on Hold................................................ 31
5.12 Conference Calls .................................................................................... 31
5.12.1 Conference home and mobile calls............................................31
5.12.2 Conference both Home and Mobile Calls ..................................31
5.12.3 Select an Option while on a Conference Call ............................31
5.12.4 End a Conference Call...............................................................32
5.12.5 Using the Home and Mobile Lines Together .............................. 32
5.13 Handsfree............................................................................................... 32
5.14 Earpiece / Handsfree Volume................................................................. 32
5.15 Silencing the Ringer ...............................................................................33
5.16 Auto Answer............................................................................................ 33
5.17 Lock Keypad...........................................................................................33
5.18 Call Timer ...............................................................................................33
5.19 Out of Range Warning............................................................................ 33
5.20 Mute........................................................................................................33
5.20.1 Mute a Call.................................................................................33
5.20.2 Take a Call off Mute ...................................................................34
5.21 Hold ........................................................................................................ 34
5.21.1 Place a Home Call on Hold........................................................ 34
5.21.2 Resume a Home Call on hold .................................................... 34
5.21.3 Place a Mobile Call on Hold....................................................... 34
5.21.4 Resume a Mobile Call on Hold ..................................................34
5.22 Equalizer.................................................................................................34
5.23 Chain Dialling .........................................................................................35
5.23.1 Access a Number in the Phonebook while on a Call ................. 35
5.23.2 Access a Number in the Call List while on a Call....................... 35
5.23.3 Access the Redial List while on a Call ....................................... 35
5.24 Redial ..................................................................................................... 36
5.24.1 Review the Redial List ...............................................................36

5.24.2 Dial a Redial Entry .....................................................................36
5.24.3 Save a Redial Entry to the Phonebook ...................................... 37
5.24.4 Delete a Redial Entry ................................................................. 37
5.25 Find Handset (Paging)............................................................................38
5.25.1 Start Paging ............................................................................... 38
5.25.2 End Paging ................................................................................ 38
5.26 Power Fail Back-Up................................................................................ 38
5.26.1 Set Power Fail Back-Up Mode................................................... 38
5.26.2 Make a Call Using Power Fail Back-Up Mode ........................... 39
5.26.3 Answer a Call Using Power Fail Back-Up Mode ........................ 40
6. PHONEBOOK..........................................................................41
6.1 Create and Review Entries..................................................................... 41
6.1.1 Create a New Entry in the Home Phonebook ............................ 41
6.2 Add a Predialled Telephone Number to the Phonebook......................... 42
6.3 View the Phonebook...............................................................................43
6.4 3-character Alphabetical Search............................................................. 44
6.5 Dial, Edit or Delete a Phonebook ........................................................... 44
6.5.1 Dial a Phonebook Entry .............................................................44
6.5.2 Edit a Phonebook Entry .............................................................45
6.5.3 Edit the Type of a Phonebook Entry........................................... 45
6.5.4 Delete a Phonebook Entry ......................................................... 46
6.5.5 Remove a Downloaded Phonebook ..........................................46
6.6 Speed Dial.............................................................................................. 46
6.6.1 Assign a Speed Dial Phonebook Entry ......................................46
6.6.2 View the Speed Dial Phonebook................................................47
6.6.3 Dial a Speed Dial Entry.............................................................. 47
6.6.4 Reassign a Speed Dial Entry ..................................................... 47
6.6.5 Delete a Speed Dial Entry.......................................................... 48
7. NETWORK SERVICE ..............................................................49
7.1 Calling Number Display ..........................................................................49
7.1.1 View the Call List........................................................................49
7.1.2 Dial a Call List Entry................................................................... 50
7.1.3 Save a Call List Entry to the Phonebook ...................................50
7.1.4 Delete a Single Entry in the Call List.......................................... 51
7.1.5 Delete the Entire Call List ..........................................................51
7.2 Voicemail Indicator ................................................................................51
8. PHONE SETTINGS..................................................................53
8.1 Ringer Volume ........................................................................................ 53
8.2 Ringer Tone ............................................................................................ 54
8.3 Low Battery Tone.................................................................................... 54
8.4 No Coverage Tone..................................................................................54
8.5 Display Alert............................................................................................ 55
8.5.1 Missed Call Indicator.................................................................. 55

8.5.2 No Line Indicator........................................................................ 55
8.5.3 Download Fail........................................................................................ 56
8.6 Date and Time ........................................................................................56
8.6.1 Set the Date Format................................................................... 57
8.6.2 Set the Time Format ..................................................................57
8.6.3 Set the Date and Time ...............................................................57
8.7 Auto Answer............................................................................................58
8.8 Rename Handset ................................................................................... 58
8.9 Key Tone.................................................................................................58
8.10 Dial Mode ...............................................................................................59
8.11 Flash Time ..............................................................................................59
8.12 ECO Mode Range .................................................................................. 59
8.13 Voice Announce Caller ID ......................................................................60
8.14 Reset ...................................................................................................... 61
9. ANSWERING MACHINE .........................................................62
9.1 Answer On/Off ........................................................................................62
9.2 Outgoing Message ................................................................................63
9.2.1 Play Your Outgoing Message .................................................... 63
9.2.2 Record Your Own Outgoing Message ....................................... 63
9.2.3 Delete your Outgoing Message ................................................ 64
9.3 Message Playback ................................................................................. 64
9.4 Delete All Old Messages ........................................................................ 66
9.5 Record and Play Memos ........................................................................66
9.6 Answering Machine Settings .................................................................. 67
9.7 Call Screening ........................................................................................ 67
9.8 Number of Ringers ................................................................................. 67
9.9 Remote Access Code .............................................................................68
9.10 Message Alert Tone ................................................................................ 68
9.10.1 Temporarily Turning off the Message Alert Tone ........................ 69
9.11 Recording Time....................................................................................... 69
9.12 Answering System and Voicemail........................................................... 69
9.12.1 Using the Answering System and Voicemail Together............... 70
9.12.2 Message Capacity ..................................................................... 70
9.12.3 Voice Prompts............................................................................70
9.12.4 Call Screening at the Telephone Base or Handset ....................70
9.12.5 Call Intercept..............................................................................71
9.13 Remote Access.......................................................................................71
9.13.1 Remotely Access the Answering System................................... 71
9.13.2 Remote Commands ................................................................... 71
10. ADDITIONAL HANDSETS ......................................................... 73
10.1 Transfer a Call ........................................................................................ 73
10.2 Join a Call in Progress............................................................................73
10.3 Intercom..................................................................................................73
10.3.1 Initiate an Intercom Call .............................................................74

10.3.2 Answer an Intercom Call at the Destination Device ................... 74
10.3.3 Silence an Intercom Call ............................................................ 74
10.3.4 Mute while on an Intercom Call.................................................. 74
10.3.5 End an Intercom Call at the Destination Handset ...................... 74
10.4 Answer an Incoming Call during an Intercom Call.................................. 75
10.4.1 Answer a Home Call during an Intercom Call ............................ 75
10.4.2 Answer a Mobile Call during an Intercom Call ........................... 75
10.5 Call Transfer Using Intercom .................................................................. 76
10.5.1 Transfer an Outside Call ............................................................76
10.6 Registration ............................................................................................ 77
10.6.1 Easy Registration for Additional Handset................................... 77
10.6.2 Register an Additional Handset through the Menu ....................77
10.7 Deregister Handsets............................................................................... 78
11. RANGE EXTENDER ................................................................... 79
11.1 Setup your Ranger Extender ..................................................................79
11.1.1 Automatic Registration ............................................................... 79
11.1.2 Manual Registration (optional) ................................................... 79
11.2 System Expansion ..................................................................................80
12. DEFAULT SETTINGS ..............................................................81
13. TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................82
14. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..............................................85
15. CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS .......................86

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1. 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 cleaners
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).
Do not expose the telephone to direct sunlight or extreme cold environment. Do
not put the telephone close to heating sources such as radiators, cookers, etc.
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 refer servicing to VTech 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 cabinet has been damaged.
If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) 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 capacities.
The use of other battery types or non-rechargeable batteries/primary cells can be
dangerous. These may cause interference and/or unit damages. The manufacturer
will not be held liable for damage arising from such non-compliance.
Do not use third party charging bays. The batteries may be damaged.
Please note the correct polarity while inserting the batteries.
Do not immerse batteries in water, do not place in re.
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DISPOSAL WARNING
When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a
product, it means the product is covered by the European
Directive 2002/96/EC.
All electrical and electronic products/battery should be disposed
of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated
collection facilities appointed by the government or the local
authorities.
The correct disposal of your old appliance/battery will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human health.
For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance/battery, please
contact your city ofce, waste disposal service or The Shop where you purchased the
product.
If you have questions about this product, or having difculty with setup or operation,
call or Customer Service Centre.
Customer Service Hotline: [phone]
Technical Inquiry Hotline: [phone]
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2. SET UP THE TELEPHONE
2.1 Package Contents
The package contains the following items:
Handset (1 for DS8121A, 2 for DS8121-2A)
1 Base unit
1 AC power adapter for base
2 Telephone line cords
NiMH rechargeable battery pack (1 for DS8121A, 2 for DS8121-2A)
Charger with AC power adapter (1 set for DS8121-2A)
User’s manual
Warranty card
Wall mount bracket
2.2 Location
For maximum coverage and reduce the interference, here are some guidelines you
should consider when you place the base unit:
- Place your telephone 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 telephone works by sending radio signals between the handset
and base. The strength of the signal depends on where you locate the base.
Putting it as high as possible ensures the best signal.
If the reception for a base unit location is not satisfactory, move it to another location
for better reception.
Depending on the surrounding conditions as well as spatial and structural factors, the
range may be reduced. The range indoors is normally less than outdoors.
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2.3 Connect the Base Station
Insert the DC plug of the power adapter and the telephone line cord into the base
station, as shown above.
Insert the other end of the power adapter into the wall outlet and the telephone
line cord into a telephone wall jack. If you have DSL high speed internet service,
a DSL lter (not included) is required.
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Always use the cables supplied with the product.
Use only the power adapter supplied with the base station.
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Telephone line cord
Mains power
wall socket
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Mains power
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2.4 Connect the Charger Base (only for model with additional
handset)
Plug the mains power cable into the charger base, plug the other end into the mains
power wall socket and switch the power on.
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Ensure power cord is fed through slot on the charger so unit sits ush with the desk.
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2.5 Install and Charge the Handset Batteries
Slide open the battery compartment cover.
Place the supplied rechargeable battery in the battery compartment, with the
battery connector plugged in, as shown.
Slide the battery compartment cover back on until it clicks into place.
Place the handset on the base to charge for at least 16 hours. The Charging LED
lighting up indicates that the handset is properly placed on the base.
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Use only the supplied NiMH rechargeable batteries.
If you do not use the handset for a long time, disconnect and remove the batteries
to prevent possible leakage.
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2.6 Installation Options
Your telephone base is ready for tabletop use. If you want to mount your telephone on
a wall, follow the steps below to connect the telephone base with a standard dual-stud
telephone wall mounting plate. You may need a professional to install the wall
mounting plate.
2.6.1 Tabletop to Wall Mount Installation
With the upper tabs (marked A) on top, align the holes of the wall mount bracket
with the studs on the standard wall mounting plate and slide the bracket down
until it locks securely.
Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on the bottom of the
telephone base and plug the other end into the telephone wall jack (or DSL lter).
Plug the small end of the telephone base power adapter into the jack on the
bottom of the telephone base and plug the other end into an electrical outlet not
controlled by a wall switch. Route the telephone line cord and the power cord
through the grooves at the bottom of the telephone base accordingly.
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Hold the cords to the side of the telephone base. Align the upper slots on the back
of the telephone base just above the upper tabs (marked A) of the wall mount
bracket. Make sure the lower slots of the telephone base are also aligned above
the lower tabs (marked B) of the wall mount bracket. Push the telephone base
down until it clicks securely in place.
Bundle the telephone line cord and power adapter cord neatly with twist ties. Place
the bundled cords into the space behind the telephone base.
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2.6.2 Wall Mount to Tabletop Installation
To change the telephone base from the wall mount position to tabletop position, follow
the steps below.
If the telephone line cord and power adapter cord are bundled, untie them rst.
Push the wall mount bracket up to remove it from the wall.
Unplug the telephone line cord (or DSL lter) from the wall. Unplug the power
adapter from the power outlet. Lift the telephone base up to detach it from the wall
mount bracket.
See Connect the Base Station on page 4
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3. GET TO KNOW YOUR PHONE
3.1 Overview of the Handset
1. CHARGE LIGHT
On when the handset is charging in the telephone base or charger.
2. LEFT SOFT KEY
While in a menu: Press to go back to previous menu.
3. RIGHT SOFT KEY
Press to select a menu item displayed above the key.
While in a menu: Press to select an item or save an entry or setting.
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4. MOBILE
Press to make or answer a mobile call.
During a mobile call: Press to answer an incoming call when you hear a call
waiting alert.
Flashes quickly when there is an incoming mobile call.
Flashes slowly when a mobile call is on hold.
5. DIR/UP/VOLUME+
Press to scroll up while in menus.
During a call or message playback: Press to increase the listening volume.
Press to show phonebook entries when the telephone is not in use.
While entering names or numbers in the phonebook: Press to move the cursor
to the left.
6. MUTE/DELETE
During a call: Press to mute the microphone.
While predialling: Press to delete digits.
While reviewing the redial list, phonebook or calling number display history:
Press to delete an individual entry.
While entering or editing a phonebook entry: Press to erase a digit or character.
While the handset is ringing: Press to silence the ringer temporarily.
During message or outgoing message playback: Press to delete a message or
outgoing message.
7. HOME/RECALL (FLASH)
Press to make or answer a home call.
During a home call: Press to answer an incoming call when you hear a call
waiting alert.
Flashes quickly when there is an incoming home call or when the answering
system is recording a call.
Flashes slowly when a home call is on hold.
8. CID/DOWN/VOLUME-
Press to scroll down while in menus.
During a call or message playback: Press to decrease the listening volume.
Press to show the calling number display history when the telephone is not in
use.
While entering names or numbers in the phonebook: Press to move the cursor
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9. TALK OFF/CANCEL
While using menus: Press to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu, or
exit the menu display.
Press and hold to return to idle mode.
During a call: Press to hang up.
Press and hold while the telephone is not in use to erase the displayed messages
(XX Missed calls and Download fail).
While the handset is ringing: Press to silence the ringer temporarily.
10. ALPHANUMERIC KEYPAD
In idle / pre-dial / editing mode / during a call: Press to enter characters / numbers.
In idle / pre-dial / during a call : Press * to insert a “*”.
In idle mode: Press and hold * to lock the keypad.
In idle / pre-dial mode / during a call: Press # to insert a “#”.
During a call: Press and hold 2 during a conversation to answer Call-Waiting. Press
and hold 3 to commence 3-Way-Chat.
11. SPEAKER
Press to make or answer a home or mobile call using the speakerphone.
Press to turn on the handset speakerphone.
Press again to resume normal handset use.
12. REDIAL/PAUSE
Press repeatedly to view the last 10 numbers dialled.
While entering numbers: Press and hold to insert a dialling pause.
13. EQ
During an outside call, intercom call, message or outgoing message playback:
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3.2 Overview of the Base Station
1. DEVICE 1/DEVICE 2 LIGHTS
On when the telephone base is paired and connected with a BLUETOOTH®
device.
Flash alternately while pairing a BLUETOOTH®device.
2. DELETE
Press to delete the message currently playing.
When the phone is not in use, press twice to delete all previously
reviewed messages.
3. SKIP
During message playback: Press to skip to the next message.
4. REPEAT
Press to repeat a message or press twice to play the previous message.
5. PLAY/STOP
Press to play messages.
Press to stop message playback.
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6. ANSWER ON
Press to turn the answering system on or off.
7. PAGE/HANDSET LOCATOR
Press to page all system handsets.
Press and hold to begin handset deregistration.
8. IN USE LIGHT
On when the handset is in use, when the answering system is answering an
incoming call, or when you are registering a handset.
Flashes when another telephone is in use on the same line, or when you are
deregistering handsets from the telephone base.
Flashes quickly when there is an incoming home call.