VTech 18150 TWIN User Manual
User Guide
Model:
VTech 18150 TWIN
For product support
please call: 1 300 369 193
INTRODUCTION
To your VTech 18150 DECT6.0 Cordless Phone with
Answering Machine
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Phonebook –The phonebook stores up to
200 entries.
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Calling Number Display* lets you see who’s calling.
Your phone stores details of the last 50 callers in the
Call List.
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Answering machine, with up to 40 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 63 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 18150 telephone base
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2 VTech 18150 handsets
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2 VTech 18150 chargers
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3 Power adaptors
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Telephone line cord and adaptor
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2 NiMH rechargeable battery packs
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Warranty registration information
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User guide
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IN THIs GUIDE
Important safety instructions 9
Getting started 11
Location 11
Setting up 12
Battery low warning 16
Battery performance 16
Using your VTech 18150 phone on a broadband
ADSL line? 17
Date and time 18
Getting to know your phone 19
Handset overview 19
Telephone base overview 22
Navigating the menus 23
Handset menu layout 24
Keystroke table 25
Handset display icons 26
Using the phone 27
Make, answer or end a call 27
Call waiting 28
Volume boost 28
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Handset speakerphone 29
Volume control 29
Mute 29
Temporary ringer silencing 30
Hold 30
Redial 31
Chain dialing 33
Handset locator 34
Multiple handset use 35
Join a call in progress 35
Intercom 35
Answer an incoming call during an intercom call 36
Call transfer using intercom 37
One-touch broadcast (OTB) 39
Turn OTB on or off 39
OTB call to a single device 40
Change a one-to-one broadcast call to an intercom
call 42
Answer an incoming call during a broadcast call
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Phonebook 45
Add a phonebook entry 46
Add a predialed number to phonebook 47
Review phonebook entries 48
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Alphabetical search 49
edit a phonebook entry 51
Delete a phonebook entry 52
Phone settings 53
Using the menu 53
Set date and time 54
Ringer volume 55
Ringer melody 56
Key tone 57
Flash time 57
ECO mode 58
Calling number display announce 59
QUIET mode 61
Reset 62
Telephone Network Services* 63
Calling Number Display 63
Memory match 65
Call log display screen message 65
Missed call indicator 66
Review the call log 66
Dial from the call log 67
Save a call log entry to the phonebook 67
Delete an entry in the call log 69
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Delete the entire call log 69
Network Voicemail 69
Call guard 71
Add a block list entry 71
Review block list entries 72
Delete a block list entry 74
Block calls without number 74
Call guard announce 75
Outgoing message for calls without number 76
Answering machine 79
Answer on/off 79
Outgoing message 80
Message playback 81
Delete all messages 83
Record, play or delete memos 84
Answering system settings 84
Number of rings 85
Remote access code 85
Recording time 86
Answering system and voicemail indicators 87
Call intercept 88
Remote access 88
Help 90
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General information 103
Replacing the handset batteries 103
Safety 103
Cleaning 104
Environmental 105
How many telephones can you have? 105
Customer service & Product warranty 106
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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.
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Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the
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product.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
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cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a
damp cloth for cleaning.
Do not use this product near water (for example, near
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a bath tub, kitchen sink, swimming pool) or in humid
areas.
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as
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this can result in the risk of re or electric shock.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and contact
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TecHelp on 1300 369 193 under the following
conditions:
When the power supply cord or plug is damaged
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or frayed.
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If the product does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions.
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If the product has been dropped and the outer
casing has been damaged.
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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.
8.
Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the
vicinity of the leak.
9.
Use only the supplied NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride)
batteries. The operation periods for the handsets are
only applicable with the default battery capacity.
10.
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.
11.
Use only the power adaptors supplied with this
product. Please contact TecHelp on 1300 369 193 for
replacement adaptors.
12.
Please ensure that the batteries inserted properly.
13.
Do not immerse the batteries in water, and do not
place them in a re.
14.
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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GETTING sTARTED
LOCATION
Place your VTech 18150 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
18150 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 telephone base and
the handset is approximately 300 meters.
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sETTING UP
Telephone base installation
1.
Insert the power adapter and the telephone line cord
into the telephone base.
2.
Insert the telephone line cord into a telephone wall
jack. If you have DSL high speed internet service, a
DSL lter (not included) is required.
Insert the other end of the power adapter into the
3.
wall outlet.
Note: Ensure power cord is fed through slot on base so
unit sits ush with the desk.
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Handset charger installation
Plug the power cable into the charger base.
1.
Plug the other end into a mains power wall socket.
2.
Install batteries to handset, and place the handset in
3.
the handset charger to charge.
Mains power
wall socket
Note: Ensure power cord is fed through slot on base
so unit sits ush with the desk.
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Handset batteries installation
THIS SIDE UP / CE CÔTÉ VERS LE HAUT
Battery Pack / Bloc-piles :
BT183342/BT283342 (2.4V 400mAh Ni-MH)
WARNING / AVERTISSEMENT :
DO NOT BURN OR PUNCTURE BATTERIES.
NE PAS INCINÉRER OU PERCER LES PILES.
Made in China / Fabriqué en chine
THIS SIDE UP / CE CÔTÉ VERS LE HAUT
Battery Pack / Bloc-piles :
BT183342/BT283342 (2.4V 400mAh Ni-MH)
WARNING / AVERTISSEMENT :
DO NOT BURN OR PUNCTURE BATTERIES.
NE PAS INCINÉRER OU PERCER LES PILES.
Made in China / Fabriqué en chine
1.
Plug the battery connector securely into the socket
inside the handset battery compartment. Insert the
supplied battery as indicated.
Align the cover at against the battery compartment,
2.
then slide it upwards until it clicks into place.
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Charge the handset by placing it in the charger. The
3.
CHARGE light on the handset is on during charging.
Note: The display of your handset may go blank for a
short time when placing back on charge. This is the
normal operation of your handset.
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IMPORTANT
Check for a dial tone by pressing
hear a dial tone, the installation is successful.
TALK/RECALL. If you
WARNING
Do not place your VTech 18150 in the bathroom or other
humid areas.
IMPORTANT
The telephone base 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 batteries supplied
with the product.
BATTERY LOw wARNING
If the
to recharge the handset before you can use it again.
During charging, the
the display.
icon ashes in the handset display you will need
icon will appear to be lling in
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
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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 18150 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.
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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
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2.
3.
4.
5.
MENU when the handset is not in use.
Press
Press
the date according to the date format you set.
Press
time according to the time format you set.
Press
or to scroll to Set date/time.
SELECT, and the use the dialing keys to enter
NEXT, and the use the dialing keys to enter the
SAVE to conrm. You hear a conrmation tone.
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GETTING TO kNOw YOUR PHONE
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HANDsET OVERVIEw
1. CHARGE light
On when the handset is charging in the charger.
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2. Softkeys
Press to select the menu item displayed above the key.
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In menu mode: Press to select an item or save an entry or
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setting.
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3. PHONEBOOK
In idle mode: Press to access the phonebook .
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TALK/RECALL
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During call ringing: Press to answer a call.
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During a call: Press to activate Recall for use with Telephone
Network Services such as Call Waiting during a call.
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During message playback: Press to call back the caller if the
caller’s number is available.
5. ALPHANUMERIC KEYPAD
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Press to insert a digit / character / #
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# key in Call List mode: Press to review the caller’s number if
applicable.
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# key in Idle model: press and hold to turn Quiet Mode on or off.
SPEAKER
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During a call: Press to turn on / off the speakerphone.
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In Idle mode / predialing mode / Redial list / Call List /
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Phonebook entry: Press to make a call with speakerphone.
During ringing: Press to answer a call with speakerphone.
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7. MUTE
During a call: Press to mute the microphone.
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During ringing: Press to mute the ringer temporarily.
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8. EARPIECE
9. OTB / VB (One-touch broadcast / Voice broadcast)
In idle mode: Press to display the BROADCAST menu to begin
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a broadcast call, or press and hold to begin a one-to-group
broadcast.
Press to enhance the clarity and loudness of the caller’s voice
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during a call in earpiece mode.
10. LCD DISPLAY
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11. DELETE
In Redial list / Call List / Phonebook entry: Press to delete an
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individual entry.
In predialing mode: Press to delete digits.
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During message or announcement playback: Press to delete
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the playing message or the recorded announcement.
12. REDIAL/VOLUME
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In idle mode: Press to access the redial list.
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In Menu mode / Phonebook list / Redial list / Call List: Press to
scroll up the menu items.
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During a call, or message / announcement playback: Press to
increase the listening volume.
CALLS/VOLUME
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In idle mode: Press to access the call log.
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In Menu mode / Phonebook list / Redial list / Call List: Press to
scroll down the menu items.
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During a call, or message / announcement playback: Press to
decrease the listening volume.
OFF/CANCEL
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During a call: Press to end a call and return to idle screen.
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During ringing: Press to mute the ringer temporarily.
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In menu / editing mode: Press to go back to previous menu.
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In menu / editing mode: Press and hold to return to idle screen.
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14. PAUSE
In editing mode: Press to insert a pause (P).
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15. MICROPHONE
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TELEPHONE BAsE OVERVIEw
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1. - BUZZER SPEAKER
Emits alert tones.
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2. -
FIND HANDSET
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LED light turns on when the base is powered on.
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In idle mode: Press to page all system handsets.
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In idle mode: Press and hold for about 6 seconds to enter the
handset registration mode.
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NAVIGATING THE MENUs
Your VTech 18150 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
1.
2.
3.
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MENU when the phone is not in use.
Press
feature menu.
Press
To return to the previous menu, press
To return to idle mode, press and hold
or until the screen displays the desired
SELECT to enter that menu.
OFF/CANCEL.
OFF/CANCEL.
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HANDsET MENU LAYOUT
Phonebook Play messages Answering sys
Home Play new msgs
Play old msgs
Call log Call guard Intercom
View
Del all calls
Ringers Set date/time CND announce
Ringer volume
Ringer tone
Settings
Display alerts
Time format
Date format
Auto answer
Register
Key tone
Flash time
ECO mode
Reset
Block list
Calls w/o num
Outgoing msg
Delete all old
Record memo
Answer On/Off
Ans sys setup
On
Number only
Off
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kEYsTROkE TABLE
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HANDsET DIsPLAY ICONs
HOME line - On steadily when the home line is in
use or there is an incoming call.
Volume boost - On steadily when the volume boost is
turned on during a call using the handset earpiece.
Battery status - Battery is charging (animated display).
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ON
NEW
MUTE
Battery status - The battery icon ashes when the
battery is low and needs charging.
Speakerphone - The speakerphone is in use.
Ringer off - The handset ringer is off.
New voicemail - You have new voicemail from your
telephone service provider.
Answering system on - The answering system is
turned on to answer calls.
Message - New message in the built-in answering
system.
New call list entry -New and missed calls.
MUTE - the handset microphone is off.
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UsING THE PHONE
MAkE, ANswER OR END A CALL
Using a handset:
To make a call:
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Press TALK/RECALL or , then enter the
telephone number.
To predial
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To answer
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To end
Press
Notes:
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a call:
Enter the telephone number, then press
TALK/RECALL or .
a call:
Press
The screen shows the elapsed time as you talk (in
hours, minutes and seconds).
When predialing (preview numbers before dialing),
press DELETE to backspace and delete;
press and hold PASUE to insert a dialing pause (a P
appears).
TALK/RECALL or .
a call:
OFF/CANCEL, or put the handset in the charger.
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CALL wAITING
If you subscribe to call waiting service from your
telephone service provider, you hear a tone if someone
calls while you are already on a call.
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Refer to your Telephone Service Provider regarding
operation of Call Waiting
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,
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press OTB / VB on the handset. The handset displays
Boost on.
Press OTB / VB again to turn off. The handset
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displays Boost off.
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HANDsET sPEAkERPHONE
During a call, press
the speakerphone and normal handset use. Press
OFF/CANCEL or return the handset to the charger to
hang up.
on the handset to switch between
VOLUME CONTROL
While on a call, you can adjust the listening volume on
the handset.
To adjust the listening volume of a handset:
Press
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Note: The handset earpiece volume setting (1-6) and
speakerphone volume setting (1-6) are independent.
VOLUME on the handset while on a call.
MUTE
The mute function allows you to hear the other party
but the other party cannot hear you.
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During a call, press MUTE. The screen displays
Muted until the mute function is turned off.
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Press MUTE again to resume the conversation. The
screen displays Microphone ON.
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TEMPORARY RINGER sILENCING
When the telephone is ringing, you can temporarily
silence the ringer of the handset without disconnecting
the call. The next call rings normally at the preset volume.
To silence the ringer temporarily:
Press
MUTE. The screen displays Ringer muted.
HOLD
You can place any call on hold. At 15 minutes on hold,
the call on hold automatically disconnects.
To place a call on hold:
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To resume a call on hold:
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HOLD on the handset. Call on hold appears
Press
on the handsets. TALK/RECALL ashes on the
handsets.
Press
TALK/RECALL on handsets.
EqUALIzER
The equalizer feature enables you to change the quality
of the audio to best suit your hearing.
1. While on a call, press
2. Press or to highlight Equalizer, then press
SELECT.
3. Press or to highlight Treble 1, Treble 2, Bass or
Natural (the default setting), then press SELECT.
OPTION.
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