VTech 15550, 15500 User Manual

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Models: VTech 15500 VTech 15550

User Guide

INTRODUCTION

To your VTech 15500/15550 DECT6.0 Cordless Phone with Bluetooth

Phonebook –The home phonebook stores up to 100 entries.

Calling Number Display* lets you see who’s calling. Your phone stores details of the last 10 callers in the Call List.

Answering machine, with up to 27 minutes digital recording time and helpful voice prompts.

* IMPORTANT

You need to subscribe to a Network Calling Number Display service to be able to see the caller’s number or name when called, or in the Calls List. See page 64 for more details.

This User Guide provides you with all the information you need to get the most from your phone. Before you

make your rst call, you will need to set up your phone.

Follow the simple instructions on the next few pages.

NEED HELP?

PLEASE LOOK IN THE HELP SECTION AT THE END OF THE USER GUIDE IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY OPERATIONAL DIFFICULTIES WITH YOUR VTECH PRODUCT, OR PLEASE CONTACT THE TECHELP INFORMATION LINE 1300 369 193 OR CONTACT US BY EMAIL AT: tcpsupport_au@vtech.com

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GOT EVERYTHING?

The package contains the following items:

VTech 15500/15550 handset VTech 15500 base unit/VTech 15550 answering

machine unit Power adaptor Telephone line cord and adaptor Battery compartment cover NiMH rechargeable battery pack Wall mount bracket User guide

If you have purchased multi-handset pack there will be an extra handset, charger, power adaptor, battery compartment cover and NiMH rechargeable battery pack for each additional handset.

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IN THIs GUIDE

Important safety instructions 8

Getting started 10

Location 10

Setting up 11 Battery low warning 19 Battery performance 20

Using your VTech 15500/15550 phone on a broadband ADSL line? 21

Date and time 21

Getting to know your phone 22

Handset overview 22 Telephone base overview (VTech 15500) 25 Telephone base overview (VTech 15550) 26 Navigating the menus 28 Handset menu layout 28 Keystroke table 29 Handset display icons 30

Bluetooth 32

Introducing Bluetooth 32 Important information 32 Bluetooth setup 34 Add a mobile phone 34 Replace a paired mobile phone 35 Delete a paired mobile phone 36

Connect the paired mobile phone 37

Using the phone 38

Make, answer or end a home call 38 Redial, answer or end a mobile call 39 Speakerphone 39 Volume boost 39 Volume control 40 Mute 40 Temporary ringer silencing 40 Redial 41 Chain dialing 42 Find handset 43 Multiple handsets (if you have purchased a

VTech 15500/15550 multi-handset pack) 44

Power Fail Back-up 47

Phonebook 50

Add a phonebook entry 50 Review phonebook entries 50 Alphabetical search 51 Edit a phonebook entry 51 Delete a phonebook entry 52 Delete all phonebook entries 52 Check the phonebook usage 52

Handset settings 53

Using the menu 53

Set date and time 53 Direct call 55 Alarm settings 56 Ringer volume 56 Ringer melody 57 Key tone 58 Low battery tone 59 Out of range tone 59 Auto answer 60 Rename handset 60

Base settings 61

Ringer volume 61 Ringer melody 61 Flash time 62 Change system PIN code 62 ECO mode 63

Telephone Network Services* 64

Calling Number Display 64 Memory match 65 Call list display screen message 66 Missed call indicator 66 Review the call list 67 Dial from the call list 67 Save a call list entry to the phonebook 68 Delete an entry in the call list 68 Delete the entire call list 69

Set the category for call list entries 69 Network Voicemail 70

Answering machine (for 15550 only) 71

Answer on/off 71 Message playback 72 Delete all messages 74 Record, play or delete memos 75 Answer mode 75 Announcement 76 Number of rings 77 Recording time 77 Call screening setting 78 Call screening 80 Call intercept 80 Message window displays 81 Remote access 83

Help 85

General information 97

Replacing the handset batteries 97 Safety 97 Cleaning 98 Environmental 99 How many telephones can you have? 99

Customer service & Product warranty 100

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 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) or in humid areas.

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 contact TecHelp on 1300 369 193 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 outer casing has been damaged.

If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

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Avoid using a telephone 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) rechargeable batteries. The operation periods for the handsets are only applicable with the default battery capacity.

The use of other battery types or non rechargeable batteries/primary mobile batteries can be dangerous. These may cause interference and/or unit damage. VTech will not be held liable for damage arising from such noncompliance.

Use only the power adaptors supplied with this product. Please contact TecHelp on 1300 369 193 for replacement adaptors.

Please ensure that the batteries are inserted according to the correct polarity as indicated on the re-chargeable batteries and the internal markings inside the handset battery compartment.

Do not immerse the batteries in water, and do not

place them in a re. Telephone receivers produce magnetic elds that

can attract small metallic objects such as pins or staples. To avoid injury, do not place the handset where such objects can be picked up.

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LOCATION

Place your VTech 15500/15550 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 VTech 15500/15550 works by sending radio signals between the base and handset. The strength of the signal depends on where you locate the base. Putting it as high as possible ensures the best signal.

The maximum range between the base station and the handset is approximately 300 meters.

GETTING sTARTED

sETTING UP

Telephone base installation

Install the telephone base as shown below. If you subscribe to digital subscriber line (DSL)

high-speed Internet service through your telephone line, you must install a DSL lter between the telephone line

cord and telephone wall jack. Contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL lter.

Telephone base

Mains power wall socket

Telephone base power adapter

Telephone line cord

Telephone wall jack

A DSL lter (not

included) is required if you have DSL high-speed Internet service.

The DSL lter must

be plugged into the

telephone wall jack.

Handset batteries installation

Install the battery as shown below.

Place the battery the wires inside the battery compartment.

Plug the battery connector securely into the socket.1.

Handset batteries installation

Slide the battery compartment cover towards the center of the handset until it clicks into place.

Place the handset in the telephone base or charger to charge.

Additional handset charger installation

Plug the power cable into the charger base. Plug the other end into the power wall socket and

switch the power on.

Charger

Charger adapter

Mains power wall socket

Notes:

Use only the power adapters supplied with this product.

The power adapters are intended to be correctly

oriented in a vertical or oor mount position. The

prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling, under-the-table or cabinet outlet.

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Wall Mounting

INSTALLATION OPTIONS

The telephone comes ready for tabletop use. If you want to mount your telephone on a wall, use the provided wall mount bracket to connect with a standard dual-stud telephone wall mount plate. If you do not have this wall mount plate, you can purchase one from many hardware or consumer electronics retailers. You may need a professional to install the wall mount plate.

TABLETOP TO WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION

Remove the telephone line cord from the telephone

wall jack, and the telephone base power adapter

from the electrical outlet (if necessary).

Wall Mounting

Position the telephone base against the wall mount bracket with the extended tabs marked B on top. Insert the extended tabs marked B on the wall mount bracket into the slots marked B on the back of the telephone base. Push the telephone base down until it clicks securely.

3. Route the telephone line cord through the hole on the wall mount bracket and plug it into the telephone

wall jack. Route the power cord out of the telephone

base and plug it into a mains power wall socket.

4. Align the holes on the bracket with the standard

wall plate and slide the bracket down until it locks securely. Bundle the telephone line cord and power adapter cord neatly with twist ties.

Wall Mounting

WALL MOUNT TO TABLETOP INSTALLATION

If the telephone line cord and power adapter cord are bundled, untie them rst.

Slide the wall mount bracket up and remove it from the wall mount plate. Unplug the telephone line cord

(or DSL lter) from the telephone wall jack. Unplug

the power adapter from the power outlet. Slide the telephone base up and remove it from the

wall mount bracket. See Telephone base installation on page 11.

IMPORTANT

Check for a dial tone by pressing or . If you hear a dial tone, the installation is successful.

WARNING

Do not place your VTech 15500/15550 in the bathroom or other humid areas.

IMPORTANT

The base station must be plugged into the mains power socket at all times. Do not connect the telephone line until the handset is fully charged. Only use the power adaptor, telephone cables and NiMH rechargeable batteries supplied with the product.

BATTERY LOw wARNING

If the icon ashes in the handset display you will need to recharge the handset before you can use it again.

During charging, the icon will appear to be lling in the display.

BATTERY PERfORMANCE

In ideal conditions, the fully charged battery should give up to 12 hours talk time, or 160 hours standby time, on a single charge. Note that a new battery will not reach full capacity until it has been in normal use for several days.

To keep the batteries in the best condition, leave the handset off the base for a few hours at a time. Running the battery right down at least once a week will help it last as long as possible. The charge capacity of the rechargeable battery will reduce with time as it wears out, giving the handset less talk / standby time.

Eventually it will need to be replaced. A replacement battery can be obtained by contacting TecHelp on 1300 369 193 or from your local electrical retailer.

After charging your handset for the rst time,

subsequent charging time is about 6–8 hours a day. The battery and handset may become warm during charging, however, this is normal.

UsING YOUR VTECH 15500/15550 PHONE ON A BROADBAND ADsL LINE?

If this product is to be used on a broadband ADSL line, then you must ensure that it is connected via an ADSL

lter. Using this product on a Broadband line without an ADSL lter may cause problems with this product and

your Broadband service.

DATE AND TIME

If you have subscribed to a Network Calling Number Display service, the date and time are set automatically with each incoming call.

The date and time is recorded with each answering machine message you receive. If you have not subscribed to a Network Calling Number Display Service you can set the date and time manually.

Set the date and time manually

Press MENU when the handset is not in use. Press or to scroll to HS SETTINGS. Press OK and or to scroll to DATE & TIME. Press OK and or to scroll to SET TIME. Press OK and use the dialing keys to enter the hour

and minute. Press OK to save the settings. You hear a

conrmation tone.

HANDsET OVERVIEw

CHARGE light

On when the handset is charging in the telephone base or charger.

OK/MENU

Press to show the menu. Press to select a highlighted item, or save an entry

or setting while in a menu.

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GETTING TO kNOw YOUR PHONE

C/INT/MUTE

Press to mute or unmute the microphone while on a call.

Press to delete digits or characters while using the dialing keys.

Press to make an internal call.

Press to review the redial list when the phone is not in use.

Press to increase the listening volume during a call or message playback.

Press to scroll up while in a menu, or reviewing the phonebook, call list or redial list.

Press to move the cursor to the left while entering numbers or names in the phonebook.

Press to review the call list when the phone is not in use.

Press to decrease the listening volume during a call or message playback.

Press to scroll down while in a menu, or reviewing the phonebook, call list or redial list.

Press to move the cursor to the right while entering numbers or names in the phonebook.

Press to make or answer a call.

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Press to activate Recall for use with Telephone Network Services such as Call Waiting during a call.

Press to hang up during a call. Press to silence the ringer temporarily while the

handset is ringing. Press to return to the previous menu.

ALPHANUMERIC KEY PAD/ *(star) /#(hash)

Press to enter numbers or characters. Press and hold # to turn on or turn off the ringer. Press and hold * to lock or unlock the keypad. Press and hold 1 to access Network Voicemail. Press and hold 0 to insert a dialing pause while

pre-dialing.

/SPEAKERPHONE

Press to make or answer a call using the handset speakerphone.

Press to switch between the handset speakerphone and the handset earpiece during a call.

VOLUME BOOST

Press to enhance the clarity and loudness of the caller’s voice during a call.

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Press to redial the last number dialed on the mobile.

Press to answer a mobile call.

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TELEPHONE BAsE OVERVIEw (VTECH 15500)

/HANDSET LOCATOR

Press to locate the handset(s).

CHARGING CRADLE

3. IN USE LIGHT

On when the telephone is in use.

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TELEPHONE BAsE OVERVIEw (VTECH 15550)

X/DELETE

Press to delete the playing message. When the phone is not in use, press and hold to

delete all previously reviewed messages.

ANS ON/OFF

Press to turn the answering system on or off.

/HANDSET LOCATOR

Press to locate the handset(s).

Press to decrease the volume during message playback.

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Press to decrease the telephone base ringer volume during ringing.

Press to increase the volume during message playback.

Press to increase the telephone base ringer volume during ringing.

Press to repeat the playing message. Press twice to play the previous message.

IN USE LIGHT

On when the telephone is in use. Flashes when there is an incoming call or the

phone has new voicemail message.

Press to play messages. Press to stop message playback.

Press to skip to the next message.

10. Message window

Shows the number of messages, and other information of the answering system or telephone base.

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NAVIGATING THE MENUs

Your VTech 15500/15550 has an easy to use menu system. Each menu has a list of options, as outlined on the following page.

To enter the main menu of the handset

Press MENU when the phone is not in use. Press or until the handset displays the

desired feature menu. Press OK to enter that menu. To return to the previous menu, press C/INT/MUTE or

To return to idle mode, press and hold C/INT/MUTE or

(except in the DEFAULT menu).

HANDsET MENU LAYOUT

PHONEBOOK CALL LIST BS SETTINGS HS SETTINGS

ADD VIEW EDIT DELETE DELETE ALL PB STATUS

DETAILS ADD TO PB DELETE DELETE

ALL CATEGORY

BS RINGER RING

VOLUME DELETE HS FLASH TIME CHANGE PIN ECO MODE

DIRECT CALL ALARM RING SETUP TONE SETUP RENAME HS AUTO ANSWER DATE & TIME SELECT BASE POWER OUTAGE

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PAIR MOBILE

REGISTRATION DEFAULT ANS. MACHINE

(For 15550 only)

READY? BASE 1

BASE 2 BASE 3 BASE 4

PIN?---- MSG PLAYBACK

DEL ALL OLD MEMO TAM ON/OFF TAM SETTINGS

kEYsTROkE TABLE

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HANDsET DIsPLAY ICONs

The LCD display gives you information on the current status of the telephone.

Display

icons

Icons can be Steadily on (visible), Flashing or Off (not visible)

More blocks indicate a stronger reception signal.

Less blocks indicate a weaker reception signal.

Steadily on when a home call is in progress.

Steadily on when the ringer is switched off.

Steady when an alarm is set. Flashes when the alarm time set before reaches.

Steadily on when the keypad is locked.

Steadily on when the battery is fully charged.

Animates when the battery is charging.

Flashes when low battery is detected, indicating that it needs charging.

Steadily on when you have received missed calls.

Steadily on when the speakerphone is turned on.

Steadily on when the answering machine (TAM) is turned on.

Steadily on when there are new and unread voicemail messages.

Steadily on when the handset booster is activated.

Steadily on when a mobile phone is paired and connected.

Steadily on when a mobile call is in progress.

Steadily on when a Bluetooth mobile phone is paired and connected.

(INT)

Press to initial an intercom call when idle.

(BACK)

Press to go back to previous menu level or cancel the current action if applicable.

Press to clear a character or stop the alarm if applicable, press to mute / unmute during a call.

BLUETOOTH

INTRODUCING BLUETOOTH

Your VTech 15500/15550 telephone system with Bluetooth wireless technology has the following features:

Pairing a Bluetooth enabled mobile phone with the telephone base. One Bluetooth enabled mobile phone can be paired up and connected.

Connecting a Bluetooth enabled mobile phone to receive mobile calls. Only one mobile phone can be connected and active on a call at a time.

IMPORTANT INfORMATION

After plugging in the telephone base, wait at least 20 seconds before connecting a Bluetooth device. The screen shows Bluetooth system busy if you try to connect too soon.

Refer to the User Guide of your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone for more information about how that device uses Bluetooth connectivity.

Bluetooth wireless technology operates within a short range (up to 9 metres ) from the telephone base. Keep connected mobile phones within this range.

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If your mobile phone has poor reception in your home, the VTech 15500/15550 cannot improve the reception. However, if there is a location in your house with better reception, you can leave your mobile phone at that location while you use the VTech 15500/15550 mobile line. For optional performance, the mobile phone must be within 4.5 metres of the telephone base.

Charge your mobile phone while it is connected to the telephone base, Your mobile phone’s battery discharges faster while it is connected to the telephone base via Bluetooth wireless technology.

Monitor your mobile phone’s usage because minutes may be deducted from your mobile plan for the duration of all mobile calls, depending on the terms of your plan.

Refer to the BLUETOOTH SETUP section to learn how to set up your Bluetooth device, Refer to the USING THE PHONE section on how to operate your Bluetooth devices with your VTech 15500/15550 telephone system with Bluetooth wireless technology. Refer to the HELP section

if you experience difculty when using the telephone

system.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

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BLUETOOTH sETUP

To use a Bluetooth enabled mobile phone with your

telephone, you must rst pair and connect your

Bluetooth mobile phone with the telephone base. The VTech 15500/15550 can then be used to answer calls on the mobile phone line.

Bluetooth wireless technology operates within a short range (up to 9 metres). When you pair a Bluetooth mobile phone to the telephone base, keep the device within 4.5 metres of the telephone base or optimal performance.

ADD A MOBILE PHONE

Before you begin, make sure that you have mobile coverage and your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone is not connected to any other Bluetooth device. Refer to your mobile phone’s user guide to learn how to search for or add new Bluetooth devices.

To pair and connect a mobile phone:

Press MENU on the handset in idle mode to enter the main menu.

Press or to scroll to PAIR MOBILE. Press OK, the handset screen displays “READY?”. Press OK, the handset screen displays

“DISCOVERING”. The Bluetooth feature of system is activated.

Using your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone, turn on the Bluetooth feature and search for a new device.

Once your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone has found the VTech 15500/15550 telephone, select it and continue the pairing process.

When the Bluetooth enabled phone is successfully paired, the screen will display “COMPLETED” with a conrmation tone and the icon appears on the handset.

Notes:

The pairing process may take up to one minute. If the pairing process fails, try again.

The steps for the pairing process may vary for different mobile phones. If this happens, follow the prompts on your mobile phone and your VTech 15500/15550 to complete the pairing process.

Refer to the User’s manual of your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone to learn how to search for or add new Bluetooth devices.

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REPLACE A PAIRED MOBILE PHONE

If you have already paired up a Bluetooth enabled phone, you will need to remove it if you would like to pair up another device. Follow the below steps to replace and pair up a new device.

Press MENU on the handset in idle mode to enter the main menu.

Press or to scroll to PAIR MOBILE.

Press OK and or to scroll to REPLACE. Press OK and the handset screen displays “READY?”. Press OK, the handset screen displays

“DISCOVERING”. The Bluetooth feature of system is activated.

Using your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone, turn on the Bluetooth feature and search for a new device.

Once your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone has found the VTech 15500/15550 telephone, select it and continue the pairing process.

When the Bluetooth enabled phone is successfully paired, the screen will display “COMPLETED” with a

conrmation tone.

DELETE A PAIRED MOBILE PHONE

Press MENU on the handset in idle mode to enter the main menu.

Press or to scroll to PAIR MOBILE. Press OK and or to scroll to REMOVE. Press OK and the handset screen displays

“REMOVE?”. Press OK, the handset screen displays “REMOVING”. When the device is deleted, you will hear a

conrmation tone and “REMOVED” will be displayed on the screen.

CONNECT THE PAIRED MOBILE PHONE

The icon will be display on the handset screen when a mobile has been paired up, no matter it is connected or not. You can connect the paired mobile phone from the menu.

Press MENU on the handset in idle mode to enter the main menu.

Press or to scroll to PAIR MOBILE. Press OK and or to scroll to CONNECT. Press OK and the handset screen displays

“CONNECTING”. Using your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone, turn on

the Bluetooth feature. When the Bluetooth enabled mobile phone is

successfully connected, there will be a conrmation

tone and the screen will display “CONNECTED”.

Note: The screen will show “FAILED” if the Bluetooth of

the mobile phone is turn off.

UsING THE PHONE

MAkE, ANswER OR END A HOME CALL

To make a home call:

Press or on the handset. When you hear a dial tone, dial the number with the

dialing keys (0-9, * or #).

To predial a home call:

Enter the number with the dialing keys (0-9). Press or to dial.

To answer a home call:

If the handset is not on the base station or charger: Press or . If the handset is on the base station or charger, and if

AUTO ANSWER is set to ON: When the phone rings, lift the handset to answer a call.

To end a home call:

Press or place the handset in the telephone base or charger.

REDIAL, ANswER OR END A MOBILE CALL

To redial the last number dialed on the mobile:

Press on the handset. The handset displays REDIAL MOBI.

Press again or press OK to redial the last number dialed on the mobile.

To answer a mobile call:

Press .

To end a mobile call:

Press or place the handset in the telephone base or charger.

sPEAkERPHONE

Handset speakerphone:

During a call, press to switch between speakerphone and normal handset use.

When the speakerphone is active, the handset displays SPEAKER ON and .

VOLUME BOOsT

Use the VOLUME BOOST feature to enhance the clarity and loudness of the voice on handset earpiece.

To turn on VOLUME BOOST on the handset:

While you are on a call using the handset earpiece, press VOLUME BOOST on the handset.

Press VOLUME BOOST again to turn off.

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VOLUME CONTROL

During a call, press or to adjust the listening volume.

The handset earpiece and speakerphone volume settings are independent.

MUTE

The mute function allows you to hear the other party but the other party cannot hear you.

During a call, press MUTE. The handset displays SECRECY ON until the mute function is turned off.

Press MUTE again to resume the conversation. The handset displays LINE IN USE.

TEMPORARY RINGER sILENCING

When the telephone is ringing, you can temporarily silence the ringer of the handset or the telephone base without disconnecting the call. The next call rings normally at the preset volume.

To silence the ringer temporary on a handset:

Press .

To silence the ringer temporary at the telephone base:

Press repeatedly until the ringer is silent. Each handset and the base ring when there is an

incoming call unless the ringer volume of that device is turned off.

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REDIAL

The last 5 telephone numbers dialed (up to 24 digits)dialed (up to 24 digits) (up to 24 digits) are stored in the system memory.

When there are already 5 entries, the oldest entry is deleted to make room for the new entry.

Entries are in reverse chronological order. The handset plays two beeps when you reach the

end or beginning of the redial list, or when you access the redial list with no records.

To review and dial a redial entry:

Press when the phone is not in use. Press or to scroll to the desired entry displays.

Press or to dial.

To save a redial entry to phonebook:

Press when the handset is not in use. Press or to scroll to the desired entry displays. Press OK and or to scroll to ADD TO PB. Press OK and then enter the name. Press OK and then edit the number if necessary. Press OK and or to choose a desired melody.

The respective melody will be played when browsing the melody list (a total of 10 melodies for your selection).

Press OK to conrm. You hear a conrmation tone.

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To delete a redial entry:

Press when the handset is not in use. Press or to scroll to the desired entry displays. Press OK and or to scroll to DELETE. Press OK. The screen displays “CONFIRM?”. Press OK. You hear a conrmation tone.

To delete the entire redial list:

Press when the handset is not in use. Press or to scroll to the desired entry displays. Press OK and or to scroll to DELETE ALL. Press OK. The screen displays “CONFIRM?”. Press OK. You hear a conrmation tone.

CHAIN DIALING

Use this feature on the cordless handsets to initiate a dialing sequence from numbers stored in the phonebook, call list or redial list while you are on a call.

To access a number in the directory:

Press MENU while on a call. Press or to scroll to PHONEBOOK. Press OK and or to scroll to desired entry. Press OK or to dial the displayed number.

To access a number in the call list:

Press MENU while on a call. Press or to scroll to CALL LIST. Press OK and or to scroll to desired entry. Press OK or to dial the displayed number.

To access a number on the redial list:

Press MENU while on a call. Press or to scroll to REDIAL LIST. Press OK and or to scroll to desired entry. Press OK or to dial the displayed number.

fIND HANDsET

Use this feature to nd all system handsets.

To start paging:

Press /HANDSET LOCATOR on the telephone base when not in use. All idle handsets ring and display

PAGING.

To end paging:

Press /HANDSET LOCATOR on the telephone base.

-ORPress , or DELETE on the handset.

-OR-

Place the handset in the telephone base.

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MULTIPLE HANDsETs (If YOU HAVE PURCHAsED A VTECH 15500/15550 MULTI-HANDsET PACk)

Multiple handsets allow you to make internal calls, transfer external calls from one handset to another handset and make conference calls. If the called handset is not answered within 60 seconds, the called handset will stop ringing and the calling handset will return to idle mode.

To call another handset:

In idle mode, press MUTE. If you have two handsets, the screen displays

CALLING HS X.

If you have three or more handsets, the screen displays all registered handsets except the calling handset. Enter the desired handset number to intercom with.

2. The called handset rings. Press or , or lift the called handset from the base or charger to establish the internal call.

Notes:

If only one handset is registered to the base station, press MUTE and it will display “NOT POSSIBLE”.

If only two handsets are registered to the base station, press MUTE will connect to another handset immediately.

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To call all handsets:

In idle mode, press MUTE and the screen displays all registered handsets.

Press or to select ALL to ring all registered handsets.

To transfer an external call to another handset:

During an external call:

Press MENU and then or to select INTERCOM. Press OK. If you have two handsets, the screen displays

CALLING HS X.

If you have three or more handsets, the screen displays all registered handsets except the calling handset. Enter the desired handset number to intercom with.

3. The external call is put on hold automatically and the called handset rings.

4. Press , , or lift the called handset to establish an internal call.

5. Press on the calling handset or put the calling handset on the charging cradle to end the current call with the external party.

6. The external call is transferred to the called handset.

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To make a 3-way conference call:

The conference call feature allows one external call to be shared with two handsets (in intercom). The three parties can share the conversation and no network subscription is required.

During an external call::

Follow Steps 1 to 4 in “To transfer an external call to another handset:” .

Press and hold on the calling handset to establish the 3-way conference call.

Note: If either handset hangs up during a conference call it will leave the other handset still in connection with the external call.

Power Fail back-up system lets you make calls during a mains power interruption with your cordless phone. During a mains power interruption, you can supply the power stored in your handset battery to the base unit, so you can make calls even when the power is out.

Notes:

Power Fail Back-Up mode will not work if the

handset battery power is not sufcient (usually

not lower than level 2). Do not pick up the power supplying handset from

base when Power Fail Back-Up mode is activated. Do not touch the charging contacts of the power

supplying handset during Power Fail Back-Up mode.

In Power Fail Back-Up mode none of the base functions, including the answering machine will operate.

It may take up to 90 seconds to transition through the Power Fail Back-Up activation process as the base and handset(s) synchronise with each other.

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To make a call using Power Fail Back-Up mode

If there is only one handset registered to the base:

Once the handset is placed onto the main base unit, enter the telephone number, and then press or .The speakerphone will be turned on automatically and call is made.

POwER fAIL BACk-UP

-OR-

Lift up the handset and enter the telephone number. Place the handset back onto the main base unit

within 30 seconds. The speakerphone will be turned on automatically and call is made.

To end the call, press .

Notes:

If there is more than one handset registered to the base, the handset on the main base unit should be left as a power supply of the base and you can use the other handset(s) to make calls like normal.

The handset should always remain on the main base unit for the entire length of the call.

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To answer a call using Power Fail Back-Up mode

If there is only one handset registered to the base:

When the phone rings, keep the handset on the main base unit and press or to answer the call. The speakerphone will be turned on automatically and call is made.

To end the call, press .

Notes:

If there is more than one handset registered to the base, the handset on the main base unit should be left as a power supply of the base and you can use the other handset(s) to receive calls like normal.

The power supplying handset should always be placed on the main base unit for the entire length of the call.

The range of the base unit is limited during Power Fail Back-Up mode. Keep the handset close to the base unit.

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The feature is preset to AUTO. You may also manually change the power fail back-up setting.

Press MENU when the handset is not in use. Press or to scroll to HS SETTINGS. Press OK and or to scroll to POWER OUTAGE. Press OK and or to select MANUAL, AUTO or

OFF. Press OK to save your selection. You hear a

conrmation tone.

Notes:

If OFF is selected, Power Fail Back-Up mode will not be enabled.

If AUTO is selected, the registered handset(s) will display Put on BS to power outage for about 2 seconds, followed by PWR OUTAGE NO PICK UP when mains power interruption occurs. Place the

handset with sufcient battery power (usually

not lower than level 2) onto the main base unit to activate Power Fail Back-Up and start up the base. If handset is already on the main base unit it will automatically activate the Power Fail Back-Up

mode (if it has sufcient battery power) and start

up the base. If AUTO is selected and handset is not returned to base unit within approximately 2 minutes the handset will temporarily revert to Manual mode to converse battery power.

If MANUAL is selected, the registered handset(s) will display TO PWR UP HOLD OFF KEY when mains power interruption occurs. Press and hold and then place the handset onto the main base unit to activate the Power Fail Back-Up mode and start up the base.

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A phonebook entry can be up to 24 digits for each phone number and 12 characters for each name.

ADD A PHONEBOOk ENTRY

Press MENU when the telephone is not in use, and then press or to scroll to PHONEBOOK. Press OK.

Press OK and or to scroll to ADD, and then press OK.

Enter a name, and then press OK. Enter a number, and then press OK. Press or to scroll to the desired ringer melody

for your phonebook entry (a total of 10 melodies for your selection).

Press OK to conrm. You hear a conrmation tone.

REVIEw PHONEBOOk ENTRIEs

Phonebook entries appear alphabetically.

Press MENU when the telephone is not in use, and then press or to scroll to PHONEBOOK. Press OK.

Press or to scroll to the desired entry. Press OK and or to scroll to VIEW. Press OK and or to view the detail of the

selected entry.

PHONEBOOk

ALPHABETICAL sEARCH

Press MENU when the telephone is not in use, and then press or to scroll to PHONEBOOK.

Press OK to show the rst entry in the phonebook. Use the dialing keys to enter the letter associated

with the name. For example, if you have the entries named Jennifer, Jessie, Kevin and Linda in your phonebook, press 5 (JKL) once to see Jennifer (when Jennifer displays, press to see Jessie), twice to see Kevin, or three times to see Linda. If necessary, press or to browse.

EDIT A PHONEBOOk ENTRY

Search for the desired entry in the phonebook (see Review phonebook entries on page 50 or Alphabetical search on page 51).

Press MENU and or to scroll to EDIT, and then press OK.

Edit the name, and then press OK. Edit the number, and then press OK. Press or to scroll to the desired ringer melody

for your phonebook entry. Press OK. You hear a conrmation tone.

DELETE A PHONEBOOk ENTRY

Press MENU when the telephone in idle, and then press or to scroll to PHONEBOOK. Press OK.

Press or to scroll to the desired entry. Press OK and or to scroll to DELETE, and then

press OK. The screen will display “CONFIRM?”. Press OK to conrm.

DELETE ALL PHONEBOOk ENTRIEs

Press MENU when the telephone in idle, and then press or to scroll to PHONEBOOK. Press OK.

Press OK and or to scroll to DELETE ALL, and then press OK. The screen will display “CONFIRM?”.

Press OK to conrm.

CHECk THE PHONEBOOk UsAGE

You can check how many entries have been stored in your phone and how many phonebook entries are available for you to store in the phonebook.

Press MENU when the telephone in idle, and then press or to scroll to PHONEBOOK. Press OK.

Press or to scroll to the desired entry. Press OK and or to scroll to PB STATUS, and

then press OK. The screen will display XX/100 USED.

UsING THE MENU

You can use the menu of the handset to change the telephone settings.

Press MENU when idle. Press or until the screen displays the desired

feature menu. Press OK to enter the menu. To return to the previous menu, press C/INT/MUTE

or . To return to idle mode, press and hold C/INT/MUTE or

(except in the DEFAULT menu).

sET DATE AND TIME

The answering system records the date and time of each message you receive. Before using the answering system or alarm, set the date and time as follows. If you subscribe to a Network Calling Number Display service, the date and time are set automatically with each incoming call. Make sure the settings are correct so that the alarm feature works properly.

To set the date format:

Press MENU when the handset is not in use. Press or to scroll to HS SETTINGS. Press OK and or to scroll to DATE & TIME. Press OK and or to scroll to DATE FORMAT.

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HANDsET sETTINGs

Press OK and or to select your desired date format (DD-MM-YY or MM-DD-YY).

Press OK to conrm. You hear a conrmation tone.

To set the time format:

Press MENU when the handset is not in use. Press or to scroll to HS SETTINGS. Press OK and or to scroll to DATE & TIME. Press OK and or to scroll to TIME FORMAT. Press OK and or to select your desired time

format (12 HR or 24 HR). Press OK to conrm.

To set the time:

and minute. Press OK to save the settings. You hear a

conrmation tone.

DIRECT CALL

You can turn on the direct call function and set a number for direct call. If this function is turned on, you can press any key in idle mode except MENU to dial the direct call number.

To turn on/off the direct call function

Press MENU when the handset is not in use. Press or to scroll to HS SETTINGS. Press OK twice to choose DIRECT CALL. Enter the system PIN (default: 0000). Press OK and or to scroll to ON or OFF. Press OK to conrm.

Note: If ON is selected, you will be asked to set the direct call number.

To set the direct call number (if direct call is set to ON)

Follow Steps 1 to 5 in the section To turn on/off the direct call function.

Enter the direct call number. Press OK to conrm.

WARNING: WHEN DIRECT CALL IS SET TO ON THE DISPLAY SHOWS DIRECT CALL AND YOUR PHONE IS ONLY CAPABLE OF DIALLING THE NUMBER YOU PROGRAM UNDER THE DIRECT CALL FEATURE. TO RETURN TO NORMAL DIALLING THE DIRECT CALL FEATURE MUST BE TURNED OFF.

ALARM sETTINGs

You can use this phone to set an alarm clock.

To turn on/off the alarm

Press MENU when the handset is not in use. Press or to scroll to HS SETTINGS. Press OK and or to scroll to ALARM. Press OK and or to scroll to ON or OFF. Press OK to conrm.

Note: If ON is selected, you will be asked to set the alarm time.

To set the alarm time (if the alarm is set to ON)

Follow Steps 1 to 5 in the section To turn on /off the alarm.

Enter the time. Press OK to conrm.

RINGER VOLUME

You can adjust the ringer volume or turn the ringer off on

each handset. When the ringer is turned off, the handset displays .

Press MENU when the handset is not in use. Press or to scroll to HS SETTINGS. Press OK and or to scroll to RING SETUP. Press OK and or to scroll to RING VOLUME.

Press OK and or to sample each ringer volume level (a total of 6 levels for your selection, including VOLUME OFF).

Press OK to save your selection. You hear a

conrmation tone.

RINGER MELODY

To set the ringer melody for external calls:

You can choose from different ringer tones on each handset.

Press MENU when the handset is not in use. Press or to scroll to HS SETTINGS. Press OK and or to scroll to RING SETUP. Press OK and or to scroll to EXT. RING. Press OK and or to select the desired ringer

melody (a total of 10 melodies for your selection). Press OK to conrm. You hear a conrmation tone.

To set the ringer melody for internal calls:

You can choose from different ringer tones on each handset.

Press MENU when the handset is not in use. Press or to scroll to HS SETTINGS. Press OK and or to scroll to RING SETUP. Press OK and or to scroll to INT. RING.

Press OK and or to select the desired ringer melody (a total of 10 melodies for your selection).

Press OK to conrm. You hear a conrmation tone.

To set the ringer melody for mobile calls:

You can choose from different ringer tones for mobile calls.

Press MENU when the handset is not in use. Press or to scroll to HS SETTINGS. Press OK and or to scroll to RING SETUP. Press OK and or to scroll to MOBILE RING. Press OK and or to select the desired ringer

melody (a total of 10 melodies for your selection). Press OK to conrm. You hear a conrmation tone.

kEY TONE

The handset is set to beep with each key press. If you turn off the key tone, there are no beeps when you press keys.

To set the key tone:

Press MENU when the handset is not in use. Press or to scroll to HS SETTINGS. Press OK and or to scroll to TONE SETUP. Press OK and or to scroll to KEY TONE. Press OK and or to select ON or OFF. Press OK to save your selection. You hear a

conrmation tone.

LOw BATTERY TONE

When low battery tone is set to ON and low battery is detected, an alert tone will be emitted while you are talking with the handset to alert you that you need to charge up your battery.

To set the low battery tone:

Press MENU when the handset is not in use. Press or to scroll to HS SETTINGS. Press OK and or to scroll to TONE SETUP. Press OK and or to scroll to BATTERY TONE. Press OK and or to select ON or OFF. Press OK to save your selection. You hear a

conrmation tone.

OUT Of RANGE TONE

When a handset is out of range of the telephone base, an alert tone will be emitted if no coverage tone is set to ON, You need to move the handset closer to the telephone base.

To set the out of range tone:

conrmation tone.

AUTO ANswER

This feature allows you to answer a call by lifting the handset off the base if you have set the auto answer to ON.

To reset the auto answer:

Press MENU when the handset is not in use. Press or to scroll to HS SETTINGS. Press OK and or to scroll to AUTO ANSWER. Press OK and or to select ON or OFF. Press OK to save your selection. You hear a

conrmation tone.

RENAME HANDsET

You can change the name of each device. The new name of each device cannot exceed 10 characters.

To rename the handset:

Press MENU when the handset is not in use. Press or to scroll to HS SETTINGS. Press OK and or to scroll to RENAME HS. Press OK and use the dialing keys to edit the name. use the dialing keys to edit the name.dialing keys to edit the name. to edit the name. Press OK to save your selection. You hear a

conrmation tone.

RINGER VOLUME

Using the telephone:

Press or on the telephone base to adjust the message playback volume when the phone is not in use.

Press or on the telephone base to adjust the base ringer volume during ringing.

Using the handset:

Press MENU when the handset is not in use. Press or to scroll to BS SETTINGS. Press OK and or to scroll to RING VOLUME. Press OK and or to sample each ringer volume

level (a total of 6 levels for your selection, including VOLUME OFF).

Press OK to save your selection. You hear a

conrmation tone.

RINGER MELODY

Press MENU when the handset is not in use. Press or to scroll to BS SETTINGS. Press OK and or to scroll to BS RINGER. Press OK and or to select the desired ringer

melody (a total of 5 melodies for your selection). Press OK to conrm. You hear a conrmation tone.

BAsE sETTINGs

fLAsH TIME

The ash time settings are country dependent. Please

contact your local service provider for the correct settings.

Press MENU when the handset is not in use. Press or to scroll to BS SETTINGS. Press OK and or to scroll to FLASH TIME. Press OK and or to select the SHORT,

MEDIUM, or LONG. Press OK to conrm. You hear a conrmation tone.

CHANGE sYsTEM PIN CODE

A 4-digit system PIN code is used for changing the system settings of the base station. It is used to protect your phone against unauthorized use. The default system PIN code is 0000.

Press MENU when the handset is not in use. Press or to scroll to BS SETTINGS. Press OK and or to scroll to CHANGE PIN. Press OK and enter the old system PIN. Press OK and enter the new system PIN. Press OK and enter the new system PIN again. Press OK to conrm. You hear a conrmation tone.

ECO MODE

When ECO mode is set to ON, the radiation, as well as the transmission range, will be halved.

Press MENU when the handset is not in use. Press or to scroll to BS SETTINGS. Press OK and or to scroll to ECO MODE. Press OK and or to select the ON or OFF. Press OK to conrm. You hear a conrmation tone.

*Subscription and/or usage charges may apply to use these services. Some features may not operate as described. Call your Network Service Provider for more information.

CALLING NUMBER DIsPLAY

If you have subscribed to a Network Calling Number Display service, you will be able to see your caller’s number on your handset display (provided it is not blocked) prior to answering the call. If your caller’s name is stored in the phonebook and a number match is found, you will see the caller’s name on the display instead.

Calling Number Display from the home line allows you to see the name, number, date and time of the incoming calls. The Calling Number Display may appear differently if the caller is matched to a phonebook entry (see Memory match on page 65).

When a Network Calling Number Display is active on your service, incoming numbers will be saved in the telephone’s Call list. The number will be shown on the display when the phone is ringing. If the number matches with one of the entries in your phonebook, the caller’s name stored in the phonebook will be displayed with the number. The phone deletes the oldest entry when the log is full to make room for new calls. This information is common to all handsets, so changes

made using any handset are reected in all other

handsets. If you answer a call before the information

TELEPHONE NETwORk sERVICEs*

appears on the screen, it does not show in the call list history.

Note: If the phone number has more than 24 digits, only the last 24 digits will be saved in the call list.

Missed calls are marked with XX NEW CALL(S). Each time you review a call list entry marked with , the number of missed calls decreases by one. When you have reviewed all the missed calls, the missed calls indicator no longer shows. You can review, redial, and copy an entry into the phonebook. Entries appear in reverse chronological order. The call list information might not be available for every missed call. The callers might intentionally block their names and / or telephone numbers.

MEMORY MATCH

If the incoming telephone number matches the last 7 digits telephone number in your phonebook, the name that appears on the screen matches the corresponding name in your phonebook.

For example, if Christine Smith calls, her name appears as Chris if this is how you entered it into your phonebook.

Note: The number you see on your Calling Number Display is in the format sent by the telephone service provider. It usually delivers 10-digit telephone numbers.

CALL LIsT DIsPLAY sCREEN MEssAGE

With some incoming calls, if the telephone number is not available, the handset may display one of the following explanations:

UNAVAILABLE This caller’s number is unavailable. WITHHELD The caller is blocking the telephone number.

When the list is full, and a new call is received, the oldest entry will be deleted automatically.

IMPORTANT

To use a Network Calling Number Display you must rst

subscribe to the service from your service provider. For more information on Network Services call your service provider. To ensure the caller’s name is displayed, make sure you have stored the full telephone number in the phonebook.

MIssED CALL INDICATOR

When there are calls that have not been reviewed in the call list, the screens display XX NEW CALL(S). When you have reviewed all the missed calls, the missed call indicator goes away.

Each time you review a call list entry marked on the handset, the number of missed calls decreases by one.

REVIEw THE CALL LIsT

Review the call list to nd out who called, to return the

call, or to copy the caller’s name and number into your phonebook.

Press when the telephone is not in use.

-OR-

Press MENU when the telephone is not in use, and then press or to scroll to CALL LIST. Press OK.

Press or to scroll to the desired entry. Press OK and or to scroll to DETAILS. Press OK to review the details of the selected entry.

DIAL fROM THE CALL LIsT

Press when the telephone is not in use.

-OR-

Press MENU when the telephone is not in use, and then press or to scroll to CALL LIST. Press OK.

Press or to scroll to the desired entry. Press or to dial the selected entry.

sAVE A CALL LIsT ENTRY TO THE PHONEBOOk

Press when the telephone is not in use.

-OR-

Press MENU when the telephone is not in use, and then press or to scroll to CALL LIST. Press OK.

Press or to scroll to the desired call log entry. Press OK and or to scroll to ADD TO PB. Press OK to edit the name. Press OK to edit the number. Press OK and or to scroll to the desired

melody. Press OK to conrm. You hear a conrmation tone.

DELETE AN ENTRY IN THE CALL LIsT

Press when the telephone is not in use.

-OR-

Press MENU when the telephone is not in use, and then press or to scroll to CALL LIST. Press OK.

2. Press or to scroll to the desired entry.

3. Press OK and or to scroll to DELETE.

4. Press OK and the screen display CONFIRM?.

5. Press OK to conrm. You hear a conrmation tone.

DELETE THE ENTIRE CALL LIsT

Press when the telephone is not in use.

-OR-

Press MENU when the telephone is not in use, and then press or to scroll to CALL LIST. Press OK.

Press or to scroll to the desired entry. Press OK and or to scroll to DELETE ALL. Press OK and the screen display CONFIRM?. Press OK to conrm. You hear a conrmation tone

and the screen displays EMPTY.

sET THE CATEGORY fOR CALL LIsT ENTRIEs

You can the call type to be displayed in the call list.

Press when the telephone is not in use.

-OR-

Press MENU when the telephone is not in use, and then press or to scroll to CALL LIST. Press OK.

2. Press or to scroll to the desired entry.

3. Press OK and or to scroll to CATEGORY.

4. Press OK and or to scroll to ALL CALLS or MISSED CALLS.

5. Press OK to conrm. You hear a conrmation tone.

NETwORk VOICEMAIL

You can get messages from your xed home phone

when you are away from the phone, busy on another call or using the Internet. Callers will hear a standard greeting inviting them to leave a message.

To call Network Voicemail

While the handset is in idle mode, press and hold . The handset will dial 125101.

-OR-

Press or then press and hold . The handset will dial 125101.

Use the answering system menu of a cordless handset to turn on or off the answering system or call screening, set up the announcement message, or change the answer mode, OGM settings, number of rings, message recording time, remote access code, compression rate, or system PIN.

You may also turn on or off the answering system at the telephone base.

ANswER ON/Off

The answering system must be turned on to answer and record messages.

When the answering system is turned on, the icon displays on the handset.

To turn on or off with the telephone base:

Press to turn the built-in answering system on or off when the phone is not in use.

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ANswERING MACHINE (fOR 15550 ONLY)

Note: Your answering machine will answer calls after 14 rings, even when it is turned off. This allows the remote access feature to work.

To turn on or off with a handset:

Press MENU when the phone is not in use. Press or to scroll to ANS. MACHINE, and then

press OK. Press or to scroll to TAM ON/OFF, and then

press OK. Press or to choose ON or OFF, and then

press OK to conrm your selection. You hear a

conrmation tone.

MEssAGE PLAYBACk

If you have new messages, the telephone plays the new messages, and then the old messages. If there are no new messages, the telephone plays back

all messages (oldest rst).

To play messages at the telephone base: Press when the telephone is not in use.

Options during playback:

Press or to adjust the speaker volume. Press to skip to the next message. Press to repeat the playing message. Press twice

to listen to the previous message. Press X to delete the playing message. Press to stop the playback.

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To play messages with a handset:

Press MENU when the telephone is not in use. And then press or to scroll to ANS. MACHINE.

Press OK and or to scroll to MSG PLAYBACK. Press OK. When there is no message in the answering system,

the handset displays TAM EMPTY and prompts “You

have no messages”.

Options during playback:

Press or to adjust the speaker volume. Press to switch between the speakerphone and

the handset earpiece. Press 6 to skip to the next message. Press 4 to repeat the playing message. Press 4 twice

to listen to the previous message. Press 2 to delete the current message. Press 5 to stop the playback, or to exit message

playback and return to idle.

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DELETE ALL MEssAGEs

You can only delete old (reviewed) messages. You cannot delete new messages until you review them. You cannot retrieve deleted messages.

To delete all messages with the telephone base: Press and hold X when the phone is not in use.

To delete all messages with a handset:

Press MENU when the phone is not in use. And then press or to scroll to ANS. MACHINE.

Press OK and or to scroll to DEL ALL OLD. Press OK. The handset displays CONFIRM?. Press OK to conrm your selection.

Note: You can only delete old message, which are messages you have played.

RECORD, PLAY OR DELETE MEMOs

Memos are your own recorded messages used as reminders for yourself or others using the same answering system. You can record your own memos using a system handset. Playback and delete them in the same way as incoming messages.

To record a memo:

Press MENU when the phone is not in use. And then press or to scroll to ANS. MACHINE.

Press OK and or to scroll to MEMO. Press OK and the handset displays RECORDING.

Now speak into handset to record your message. Press OK to conrm.

ANswER MODE

Press MENU when the phone is not in use. And then press or to scroll to ANS. MACHINE.

Press OK and or to scroll to TAM SETTINGS. Press OK and or to scroll to ANSWER MODE. Press OK and or to choose ANS & REC or

ANSWER ONLY. Press OK to conrm your selection. You hear a

conrmation tone.

ANNOUNCEMENT

The announcement is the message a caller rst hear

when the answering machine answers their call. There is a pre-recorded announcement message or you can record your own.

To record your own announcement:

Press MENU when the phone is not in use. And then press or to scroll to ANS. MACHINE.

Press OK and or to scroll to TAM SETTINGS. Press OK and or to scroll to OGM SETTINGS. Press OK and or to scroll to ANS & REC or

ANSWER ONLY. Press OK and or to scroll to RECORD MESS. Press OK. The handset displays RECORDING. Now

speak into handset to record your message. Press OK to conrm.

To play the announcement:

Press MENU when the phone is not in use. And then press or to scroll to ANS. MACHINE.

Press OK and or to scroll to TAM SETTINGS. Press OK and or to scroll to OGM SETTINGS. Press OK and or to scroll to ANS & REC or

ANSWER ONLY. Press OK twice. The handset displays

PLAYING OGM.

NUMBER Of RINGs

You can set the answering system to answer an incoming call after two, four, six or eight rings; or time saver. With toll saver selected, the answering system answers after two ring when you have new messages, or after four rings when you have no new messages. This enables you to check for new messages and avoid paying unnecessary long distance charges if you are calling from outside your local area.

Press MENU when the phone is not in use. And then press or to scroll to ANS. MACHINE.

Press OK and or to scroll to TAM SETTINGS. Press OK and or to scroll to ANSWER DELAY. Press OK and or to choose 2 RINGS,

4 RINGS, 6 RINGS, 8 RINGS or TIME SAVER. Press OK to conrm your selection. You hear a

conrmation tone.

RECORDING TIME

You can set the recording time limit for each incoming message.

Press MENU when the phone is not in use. And then press or to scroll to ANS. MACHINE.

Press OK and or to scroll to TAM SETTINGS. Press OK and or to scroll to RECORD TIME. Press OK and or to choose 60 S, 120 S, 180 S,

or UNLIMITED. Press OK to conrm your selection. You hear a

conrmation tone.

CALL sCREENING sETTING

Use this feature to choose whether incoming messages can be heard while they are being recorded.

To turn this feature on or off:

Press MENU when the phone is not in use. And then press or to scroll to ANS. MACHINE.

Press OK and or to scroll to TAM SETTINGS. Press OK and or to scroll to BS SCREENING. Press OK and or to choose ON or OFF. Press OK to conrm your selection. You hear a

conrmation tone.

REMOTE ACCEss sETTING

You can turn on or off the remote access feature.

Press MENU when the phone is not in use. And then press or to scroll to ANS. MACHINE.

Press OK and or to scroll to TAM SETTINGS. Press OK and or to scroll to REMOTE ACC.. Press OK and or to choose ON or OFF. Press OK to conrm your selection. You hear a

conrmation tone.

COMPREssION RATE

Three different compression rates (HIGH, MID, and LOW) are provided for you to select different quality levels of recording incoming message. The lower the compression rate, the higher the recording quality level attained.

Press MENU when the phone is not in use. And then press or to scroll to ANS. MACHINE.

Press OK and or to scroll to TAM SETTINGS. Press OK and or to scroll to COMPRESSION. Press OK and or to choose HIGH, MID, or OFF. Press OK to conrm your selection. You hear a

conrmation tone.

CHANGE PIN

Press MENU when the phone is not in use. And then press or to scroll to ANS. MACHINE.

Press OK and or to scroll to TAM SETTINGS. Press OK and or to scroll to CHANGE PIN. Press OK and enter the old system PIN (default:

0000). Press OK and enter the new system PIN. Press OK and enter the new system PIN again. Press OK to conrm. You hear a conrmation tone.

CALL sCREENING

To screen a call at the telephone base:

If the answering system and call screening are on (see CALL SCREENING SETTING on page 78), the announcement and the incoming message broadcast at the telephone base while the call is answered by the answering system.

Options while a message is being recorded:

Press or to adjust the call screening volume.

To screen a call at a handset:

If the answering system is on and your answering system is recording a message, the handset displays SCREENING ?. Press OK to screen the call on your handset.

Options while a message is being recorded:

Press or to adjust the call screening volume. Press to switch between the handset

speakerphone and the handset earpiece.

CALL INTERCEPT

If you want to talk to the person whose message is being recorded, press on the handset.

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MEssAGE wINDOw DIsPLAYs

Window

display

Description

0F->--

When answering machine if OFF.

On-> XX

When answering machine is On where XX is number of messages in TAM memory.

Steadily ON: No voice messages in TAM.

Flashing: There are XX new voice messages received where XX is from 1 to 59.

Steadily ON: There are ZZ old voice messages kept in the TAM memory (no new voice messages).

X X / F

Flashing XX alternatively with F: There are XX new voice messages received where XX is from 1 to 59 and the TAM memory is full.

F F

Steadily ON: TAM memory is full and there are no new messages, only old messages are kept in TAM memory.

- - / X X

Flashing XX alternatively with --:Time is not set and there are XX new voice messages received where XX is from 1 to 59.

- -

Flashing--: Time is not set and there are old voice messages kept in the TAM memory only (no new voice messages)

X X

Steadily ON: Playing the current XX incoming old message.

Flashing: Playing the current XX incoming new message.

A 1 / A 2

Flashing: Playing the current outgoing message (OGM) where A1 is the ANSWER & RECORD OGM and A2 is the ANSWER ONLY OGM.

X X / A n

Flashing XX alternatively with An: XX new incoming message is now recording. “An” denotes that the incoming message recording is in progress.

r A

Flashing: Remote access is in progress or you are using the answering machine from the handset

L X

Steadily ON: Indicate the current volume level where X is from 1 to 8 (non-cyclic).

REMOTE ACCEss

A four-digit security code is required to access the answering system remotely from any touch-tone telephone. The preset code is 0000.

Note: Remote access can only be used if this function is activated.

Dial your telephone number from any touch-tone telephone.

When the answering system answers, press * and then enter the four-digit remote access code.

Then you can enter one of the following remote commands.

Command Description

1 Main menu.

2 Play all messages.

4 Repeat the current message or press

twice for the previous message.

5 Delete the message currently being

played.

6 Skip to the next message.

7 Turn on the answering machine.

9 Turn off the answering machine.

Notes:

After 5 seconds of key inactivity, the answering machine automatically cuts off communication.

When the answering machine is turned off, the telephone answers after 14 rings, and plays the recording corresponding to the answering machine only mode.

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My telephone doesn’t work at all.

Make sure the power cord is securely plugged in. Make sure you plug the battery connector securely

into the handset. Make sure you plug the telephone line cord

securely and rmly into the telephone base and the telephone wall jack.

Charge the battery in the handset for at least 16 hours. For optimum daily performance, return the handset to the handset charger when not in use.

Make sure you turn the pendant on before use. Reset the telephone base. Unplug the electrical

power. Remove the handset battery. Wait for approximately 15 seconds, then plug the power cord back in, and re-install the batteries. Allow up to one minute for the handset and telephone base to reset.

You may need to purchase a new handset battery.

I cannot get a dial tone.

Try all the suggestions above. Move the handset closer to the telephone base. You

may have moved out of range. If the previous suggestions do not work, disconnect

the telephone base from the telephone jack and

connect to a different phone. If there is no dial tone on that phone either, the problem is in your

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HELP

wiring or telephone service. Contact your telephone service provider.

Your line cord may be defective. Try installing a new line cord.

I cannot dial out.

Try all the suggestions above. Make sure you have a dial tone before dialing.

The handset may take a second or two to nd the

telephone base and produce a dial tone. This is normal. Wait an extra second before dialing.

Eliminate any background noise. Noise from a television, radio or other appliances might cause the phone to not dial out properly. If you cannot

eliminate the background noise, rst try muting the

handset before dialing, or dial from another room with less background noise.

If other phones in your home are having the same problem, contact your telephone service provider (charges may apply).

If you have changed your telephone service to digital service from a cable company or a VoIP service provider, the telephone line may need to be

rewired to allow all existing telephone jacks to work.

Contact your service provider for more information.

My handset isn’t performing normally.

Make sure you plug the power cord securely into the telephone base. Plug the power adaptor into a different, working mains power wall socket.

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Move the handset closer to the telephone base. You may have moved out of range.

Reset the telephone base. Unplug the electrical power. Remove the handset battery. Wait for 15 seconds then plug the power cord back in, and reinstall the batteries. Allow up to one minute for the handset and telephone base to reset.

Other electronic products can cause interference with your phone. Try installing your phone as far away as possible from these types of electronic devices.

Out of range OR Base no power appears on my handset.

Ensure you plug the telephone base in properly and the power is on.

Place the handset closer to the telephone base for synchronization.

Move the handset closer to the telephone base. You may have moved out of range.

Reset the telephone base. Unplug the electrical power. Remove the handset battery. Wait for 15 seconds then plug the power cord back in, and re-install the batteries. Allow up to one minute for the handset and telephone base to reset.

Other electronic products can cause interference with your phone. Try installing your phone as far away as possible from these types of electronic devices.

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The handset battery does not accept charge while in the handset charger.

If the handset is in the handset charger and the charge light is not on, refer to The charge light is off on page 92.

Charge the battery in the handset for at least 16 hours. For optimum daily performance, return the handset to the handset charger when not in use.

If the battery is completely depleted, charge the handset for at least 30 minutes before use.

You may need to purchase a new battery.

I get noise, static, or weak signals even when I’m near the telephone base.

If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (DSL

- digital subscriber line) through your telephone

line, you must install a DSL lter between the telephone line cord and the telephone wall jack. The lter prevents noise and Calling Number Display

problems as a result of DSL interference. Contact your DSL service provider for more information

about DSL lters.

You may be able to improve the performance of your phone by installing your new telephone base as far as possible from any other existing telephone system that may already be installed.

Other electronic products can cause interference with your phone. Try installing your phone as far away as possible from these types of electronic devices.

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Do not install this phone near a microwave oven or on the same electrical outlet. You may experience decreased performance while the microwave oven is operating.

If you plug your phone in with a modem or a surge protector, plug the phone (or modem/surge protector) into a different location. If this does not solve the problem, relocate your phone or modem farther apart from one another, or use a different surge protector.

Relocate your phone to a higher location. The phone may have better reception in a high area.

If other phones in your home are having the same problem, contact your telephone service provider (charges may apply).

I experience poor sound quality when using the handset speakerphone.

For increased sound quality while using the

handset speakerphone, place the handset on a at

surface with the dialing keys facing up.

I hear other calls while using my phone.

Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone

jack, and plug in a different telephone. If you still

hear other calls, call your telephone service provider.

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The telephone does not ring when there is an incoming call.

Make sure that the ringer is not off. Make sure you plug in the telephone line cord

securely into the telephone base and the telephone

jack.

Make sure you plug in the power cord securely. Make sure the batteries are correctly installed if

necessary. The handset may be too far from the telephone

base. Charge the battery in the handset for at least

16 hours. For optimum daily performance, return the cordless handset to the handset charger when not in use.

You may have too many extension phones on your telephone line to allow all of them to ring simultaneously. Try unplugging some of the other phones.

The layout of your home might be limiting the operating range. Try moving the telephone base to another location, preferably to a higher location.

If other phones in your home are having the same problem, contact your telephone service provider (charges may apply).

Test a working phone at the phone jack. If another

phone has the same problem, contact your telephone service provider (charges may apply).

Other electronic products can cause interference

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with your phone. Try installing your phone as far away as possible from these types of electronic devices.

Remove and install the handset battery again. Place the handset in the handset charger. Wait for the cordless handset to reestablish its connection with the telephone base. Allow up to one minute for this to take place.

Your line cord may be defective. Try installing a new line cord.

My calls cut in and out while I’m using my handset.

Other electronic products can cause interference with your phone. Try installing your phone as far away as possible from these types of electronic devices.

Do not install this phone near a microwave oven or on the same electrical outlet. You may experience decreased performance while the microwave oven is operating.

If you plug your phone in with a modem or surge protector, plug the phone (or modem/surge protector) into a different location. If this does not solve the problem, relocate your phone or modem farther apart from one another, or use a different surge protector.

Relocate your telephone base to a higher location. The phone may have better reception when installed in a high area.

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If other phones in your home are having the same problem, contact your telephone service provider (charges may apply).

The charge light is off.

Make sure you plug the power and line cords in correctly and securely.

Clean the charging contacts on the handset and the handset charger each month with a pencil eraser or cloth.

Make sure that the handset battery is installed properly.

My Calling Number Display isn’t working properly.

Calling Number Display is a subscription service. You must subscribe to this service from your telephone service provider for this feature to work on your phone.

The caller must be calling from an area that supports Calling Number Display.

Both your and your caller’s telephone service providers must use Calling Number Display compatible equipment.

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If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (DSL

- digital subscriber line) through your telephone

line, you must install a DSL lter between the telephone line cord and the telephone wall jack. The lter prevents noise and Calling Number Display

problems resulting from DSL interference. Contact your DSL service provider for more information

about DSL lters.

My telephone does not receive Calling Number Display when on a call.

Make sure you subscribe to Calling Number Display with call waiting features from your telephone service provider. Calling Number Display feature works only if both you and the caller are in areas offering Calling Number Display service, and if both telephone service providers use compatible equipment.

The messages on the answering machine are incomplete (For 15550) .

If a caller leaves a very long message, part of it may be lost when the answering machine disconnects the call after the preset recording time.

If the caller pauses for too long, the answering machine stops recording and disconnects the call.

If memory on the answering machine becomes full during a message, the answering machine stops recording and disconnects the call.

If the caller’s voice is very soft, the answering machine may stop recording and disconnect the call.

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The messages are very difcult to hear (For 15550).

Press on the telephone base, or on the cordless handset to increase the listening volume.

The answering machine does not answer after the correct number of rings.

Make sure that the answering machine is on.

should show on the cordless handset and

light on the telephone base should be on. If toll saver is activated, the number of rings

changes to two when you have new messages stored.

If the memory is full or the machine is off, the machine will answer after 14 rings.

In some cases, the answering machine is affected by the ringing system used by your telephone service provider.

If you subscribe to voicemail service, change the number of rings so that your answering machine answers before your voicemail answers. To determine how many rings activate your voicemail, contact your telephone service provider.

If there is a fax machine connected to the same telephone line, try disconnecting the fax machine. If that solves the problem, consult your fax machine documentation for information on compatibility with answering machine.

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The telephone does not respond to remote commands.

Make sure you enter your remote access code correctly.

Make sure you are calling from a touch-tone phone. When you dial a number, you should hear tones. If you hear clicks, the phone is not a touch-tone telephone and cannot activate the answering machine.

The answering machine may not detect the remote access code while your announcement is playing. Try waiting until the announcement is over before entering the code.

There may be interference on the phone line you are

using. Press dialing keys rmly.

The answering machine does not record messages.

Make sure that the answering machine is on.

should show on the cordless handset and

light on the telephone base should be on. Make sure the memory of the answering machine is

not full. If you subscribe to voicemail service, change the

number of rings so that your answering machine answers before your voicemail answers. To determine how many rings activate your voicemail, contact your telephone service provider.

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The outgoing announcement is not clear.

When you record your announcement, make sure you speak in a normal tone of voice, about 20 centimeters from the handset or telephone base.

Make sure there is no background noise (TV, music, etc.) while recording.

Common cure for electronic equipment:

If the telephone is not responding normally, try resetting the telephone. Do the following in the order listed:

Disconnect the power to the telephone base. Disconnect the handset battery. Wait a few minutes. Connect power to the telephone base. Re-install the battery and place the handset into

the cordless charger. Wait for the handset to reestablish its connection

with the telephone base. Allow up to one minute for this to take place.

TecHelp line 1300 369 193

Call TecHelp:

if you are having difculties using your VTech

15500/15550. if you need replacement batteries or mains power lead.

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REPLACING THE HANDsET BATTERIEs

After a time, you may nd that the handset batteries

are running out of charge more quickly. This is a standard sign of wear and the batteries will

need replacing. Replacement rechargeable NiMH batteries can be purchased from TecHelp line on 1300 369 193 your local electrical retailer. Slide off the battery compartment cover and remove existing batteries. Insert the new batteries and replace the compartment cover until it clicks into place.

sAfETY

Only use the power supply included with the product. Using an unauthorised power supply will invalidate your guarantee and may damage the telephone.

Use only the approved rechargeable batteries supplied. Spare rechargeable batteries can be purchased from TecHelp on 1300 369 193 or your local electrical retailer.

Do not open the handset (except to replace the handset batteries) or the base. This could expose you to high voltages or other risks.

Radio signal transmitted between the handset and base may cause interference to hearing aids.

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GENERAL INfORMATION

It is recommended that advice from a qualied

expert be sought before using this product in the vicinity of emergency / intensive care medical equipment.

Your product may interfere with other electrical equipment, e.g. TV and radio sets clock / alarms and computers if placed too close. It is recommended that you place your product at least one metre away from such appliances to minimise any risk of interference.

Please note VTech accepts no responsibility for damage caused to

your VTech 15500/15550 handset by using any other type of batteries.

Never dispose of batteries in a re. There is a

serious risk of explosion and/or the release of highly toxic chemicals.

Dispose of batteries as per local / state requirements.

CLEANING

Simply clean the handset and base with a damp (not wet) cloth, or an anti-static wipe.

Never use household polish as this will damage the product. Never use a dry cloth as this may cause a static shock.

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ENVIRONMENTAL

Do not expose to direct sunlight. The product may heat up when the batteries are

being recharged or during prolonged periods of use. This is normal. However, we recommend that to avoid damage you do not place the product on antique / veneered wood.

Do not stand your product on carpets or other

surfaces which generate bres, or place it in locations preventing the free ow of air over its surface.

Do not submerge any part of your product in water and do not use it in damp or humid conditions, such as bathrooms.

Do not expose your product to re, explosive or

other hazardous conditions. There is a slight chance that your phone could be

damaged by an electrical storm. We recommend that you unplug the power and telephone line cord from the base for the duration of the storm.

HOw MANY TELEPHONEs CAN YOU HAVE?

All items of telephone equipment have a Ringer Equivalence Number (REN), which is used to calculate the number of items which may be connected to any other telephone line. Your VTech 15500/15550 has a REN of 0.1. A total REN of 3 is allowed, if the total REN of 3 is exceeded, the telephone may not ring. With different telephone types there is not guaranteed of ringing, even when the REN is less than 3.

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IMPORTANT

Please retain this booklet with your sales receipt as proof of the date of purchase.

Customer Service

If you require assistance in operating this product please call the TecHelp Information Line on 1300 369 193 or contact VTech by e-mail at: tcpsupport_au@vtech.com.

If you are trying to access a Telephone Network

Service and require assistance specically related to

the network service or would like to subscribe to the service, contact your service provider.

Voluntary Product Warranty

In addition to your Statutory Rights and subject to the

conditions below, VTech warrants that this product will be free from any defect in materials or workmanship under conditions of normal use for a period of 12 months from date of purchase.

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