OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Making Calls
Pick up the Handset and press PHONE. When you hear a dial tone, dial the number. The PHONE LED will illuminate while the Handset is in use.
If you make a mistake when dialing, press PHONE KEY to hang up, then press PHONE to get the dial tone again.
You must always press PHONE before you can dial a call on the handset.
Making a dialpadSM Call
Press PHONE KEY, dialpadSM key on the cordless handset to access your internet telephone account. Follow the voice prompts to complete your call.
Handset Ringer Style
You can select from four different handset ringer styles.
1.Make sure the handset is off.
2.Press PROG/MEM KEY, # KEY.
3.Press 1, 2, 3 or 4 to select your ringer style. You will hear a sample of the ringer style.
4.Press PROG/MEM KEY.
Ringer OFF/Battery Save
1.Make sure the handset is off.
2.Press PROG/MEM KEY, # KEY.
3.Press 5.
4.Press PROG/MEM KEY.
5.To turn the ringer on again, see Handset Ringer Style.
Changing your dialpadSM Contact Number This phone is
1.Make sure the handset is off.
2.Press PROG/MEM KEY, The PHONE light blinks.
3.Dial your local POP telephone number (up to 16 digits).
4.Press dialpadSM KEY.
Answering Calls
When an incoming call is ringing, the PHONE LED on the handset will flash. To make sure your phone rings when the handset is away from the base, please keep the base antenna in the upright position.
To answer a call when the handset is in the base, just pick up the handset.
NOTE: Your
Temporary Tone
If you have a rotary
First, dial the call normally. Then activate the Temporary Tone feature by pressing TONE(the * key). You can then press the numbers or symbols you need, and your phone will send the proper signals.
To end the call, press PHONE or place the handset ack in the base. The phone will automatically go back to rotary (dial- pulse) service.
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To answer a call when the handset is away from the base, just press any key on the handset. This is very useful in a dark environment; you do not have to fumble around looking for the PHONE key to answer the call.
Disconnecting
To end a call, either place the handset back in the base, or press PHONE on the handset.
Changing Channels
Store Memory Numbers
1.Make sure the handset is off.
2.Press PROG/MEM KEY, The PHONE light blinks.
3.Dial the telephone number (up to 16 digits)
Press REDIAL KEY to store the last number dialed.
4.Press PROG/MEM KEY.
5.Press the number button
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If you notice interference when using your handset, press CHAN to switch to a clear channel. This function is only available when you are on a call.
TONE/PULSE Setting
If you have touch tone service on phone line, Press PROG, *,*, MEM to switch to TONE dialing, If you have rotary service, press PROG,*,#, MEM to switch to PULSE dialing.
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Change/Replace a Stored Memory Number
Store a new number in its place.
Dial Memory Numbers
1.Press PHONE KEY.
2.Press and release PROG/MEM KEY, then press the number button
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY
Store a Pause in a Memory Number
Press to store a
Directory Label
Use the
Operating Range
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
of your home or office. For best perormance, keep the base antenna fully upright.
If you receive a call while you are out of
range, the handset might not ring
If you move out of range during a phone conversation, you might hear noise or interference. To improve reception, move closer to the base.
If you move out of range without pressing PHONE KEY, your phone will be left “off the hook”. To hang up properly, walk back into range, periodically pressing PHONE KEY.
If you have difficulty operating your phone, the suggestions below should solve the problem. If you still have difficulty after trying these suggestions,
In the US call:
VTECH Communications at
In Canada Call:
VTECH Electronics at
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 the handset makes two beeps, the battery needs charging. If the PHONE indicators do not light when you press PHONE, you must charge the batteries.
*If you recently installed a new battery pack, make sure it is installed correctly.
NO DIAL TONE.
THE HANDSET DOES NOT RING WHEN YOU RECEIVE A CALL.
*Ensure that the ringer is turned on.
*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.
YOUR CALLER FADES IN AND OUT.
You may be nearly out of range. Move closer, or relocate the base.
YOU HEAR OTHER CALLS WHILE USING YOUR PHONE.
* Replace the handset in the base cradle, wait a |
few moments and try again. |
* 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 |
The RBRC TM Seal
* First check 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 |
wiring or local service. Call your local telephone |
company. |
YOU HEAR NOISE IN THE HANDSET, AND
The RBRC R Seal on the
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RBRC R is a registered trademark of
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problem is in your wiring or local service. Call 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 the second or third floor, or to some other location.
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NONE OF THE KEYS OR BUTTONS WORK.
*Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
*Your base unit and handset may not be operating on the same channel. Place the handset in the cradle for a few moments to reset the channel.
COMMON CURE FOR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
Electronics, like people, can sometimes get confused. If the unit does not seem to be responding normally, then try putting the handset in the cradle to
1.Disconnect the power to the base.
2.Disconnect the handset battery.
3.Wait a few minutes.
4.Connect power to the base.
5.Connect the handset battery.
6.Put the handset in the base to