BASIC OPERATION
ANSWERING CALLS
When the Handset is in the Base Unit cradle, simply pick up the Handset to answer an incoming call.
When the Handset is away from the Base Unit press any key other than OFF , MUTE or the Volume keys to answer an incoming call.
MAKING CALLS
1.Press the PHONE key and wait for a dial tone.
2.Then dial the number you want.
If you make a mistake when dialing, press OFF to hang up, then press the PHONE key to get the dial tone again.
DISCONNECTING
To end a call, either place the handset back in the Base Unit, or press OFF
.
EXTENSION IN USE INDICATOR When another phone is in use on the same line, and the VTech VT1901 is in standby mode, the PHONE LED will flash slowly.
Extension In Use indication will not function when the Handset is out of range.
VOLUME CONTROLS
The volume controls for the handset are located on the side of the unit. Press the 
or 
keys to increase or decrease the volume. Holding either key down will continuously change the volume setting. The earpiece volume level will change accordingly. There are four volume levels.
FLASH
You can use your VTech VT1901 cordless phone with services such as Call Waiting. Simply press the FLASH key.
REDIAL
To REDIAL the last number you dialed, press the PHONE key, then press REDIAL . The phone will automatically dial the number.
HOLD
Press HOLD to place an active call on hold.
The PHONE LED will flash to indicate call is on hold.
Press HOLD again to return to the call.
MUTE
Press MUTE to disable the handset microphone.
The MUTE/LO BATT LED will stay on continuously.
Press MUTE again to return to two way conversation.
RINGER MUTE
Press MUTE during incoming ringing to disable the ringer for the duration of the call.
PAGE
To page from the base, press PAGE .
To cancel the page, either press PAGE again on the base or press OFF on the handset.
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