Vtech CS2111 Manual

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Congratulations

on purchasing your new VTech product. Before using this telephone, please read the Important safety instructions

on page 32 of this manual.

This manual has all the feature operations and troubleshooting necessary to install and operate your new VTech telephone. Please review this manual thoroughly to ensure proper installation and operation of this innovative and feature rich VTech product. For support, shopping, and everything new at VTech, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com.

In Canada, please visit www.vtechcanada.com.

The ENERGY STAR® program (www.energystar.gov) recognizes and encourages the use of products that save energy and help protect our environment. We are proud to mark this product with the ENERGY STAR® label indicating it meets the latest energy efficiency guidelines.

Table of contents

Getting started . . . . . .	. .	.	.	1	End calls . . . . . . . . . . .		11
Parts checklist . . . . . .	. .	. .		. 1	Volume		11
Telephone base installation . .	. .	.	.	2	Channel . . . . . . . . . . . .		11
Battery installation and charging				3	Call waiting		12
Wall mounting . . . . . .	. .	. .		. 4	Temporary tone dialing		12
Handset layout . . . . . .	. .	. .		. 5	Redial . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	13
Telephone base layout				6	Find handset . . . . . . . . . .	. 13
Telephone settings . . . .	. .	. .		. 7	Directory . . . . . . . . . . . .		14
Date and time . . . . . .	. .	. .		. 7	Store a directory entry . . . . . . .		14
Ringer . . . . . . . . .	. .	.	.	8	Character chart		15
Ringer volume . . . . . .	. .	. .		. 8	Review the directory . . . . . . . .		15
Dial mode . . . . . . . .	. .	.	.	9	Edit a directory entry		16
Home area code . . . . . .	. .	.	.	9	Delete a directory entry . . . . . .	.	17
Language . . . . . . . .	. .	.		10	Copy a directory entry into speed dial . .		18
Clear voicemail				10	Dial a number from the directory		18
Telephone operation . . . .	. .	.		11	Speed dial . . . . . . . . . . .		19
Make calls . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . 11				Store a speed dial entry . . . . . .	.	19
Answer calls . . . . . . .	. .	.	.	11	Edit a speed dial entry . . . . . . .		20

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Table of contents

Delete a speed dial entry . . . . . .	21	About cordless telephones	43
Dial a speed dial number	21	Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . .	43
Reassign speed dial locations . . . .	. 22	FCC, ACTA and IC regulations	45
About caller ID . . . . . . . . . .	23	The RBRC® seal . . . . . . . . .	46
Call log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 24	Technical specifications . . . . . .	. 47
Review the call log	25	Index . . . . . . . . . . . . .	48
Make a call log entry ready to dial . . .	25
Dial a call log number . . . . . . .	26
Save a call log entry to the directory	27
Delete from the call log	28
Call log display screen messages . . .	29
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . .	30
Handset display screen messages . .	. 30
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 31
Important safety instructions	32
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . .	33
Operating range . . . . . . . . .	42
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . .	. 42

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Getting started

Parts checklist

Your telephone contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and original packaging in case your telephone needs warranty service.

1. Handset	2. Telephone line cord		3. Telephone base	4. Battery compartment
			power adapter	cover
	FI	D H A NDSE
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5. Battery

6. Telephone base

7. User’s manual

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•To purchase a replacement

battery or power adapter, visit our website at www. vtechphones. com or call

1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada. com or call 1 (800) 267-7377.

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•Use only the power adapter supplied with this product. To order a replacement, visit our website at www.vtechphones. com or call

1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada. com or call 1 (800) 267-7377.

•The power unit is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical

or floor mount position. The prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling or an under-the-table/ cabinet outlet.

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Telephone base installation

Install the telephone base as shown below. Make sure that the electrical outlet is not controlled by a wall switch. Also, if you receive high speed internet through your telephone line (commonly referred to as DSL), you may need to install a DSL filter to the telephone line between the telephone base and the telephone wall jack. Contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filters.

Telephone	Telephone base
wall jack	Telephone base
wall jack	power adapter	Electrical outlet
	power adapter

		(not controlled by
		a wall switch)
Telephone line cord

DSL filter (not included) for DSL users

Telephone base

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Battery installation and charging

Install the battery as shown below. The battery may have enough charge for short calls. For best performance, charge the battery for at least 16 hours before use. When the battery power is low, the handset will beep, BATTERY LOW and the battery low indicator will be displayed on the handset screen. When fully charged, the handset battery provides approximately three and a half hours of talk time or three and a half days of standby time.

1.Insert the plug of the battery as indicated. Make sure it is plugged securely and matches the color-coded label inside the battery compartment.

2.Place the battery with the label THIS SIDE UP facing up and the wires inside the battery compartment.

3.Align the battery compartment cover flat against the battery compartment, then slide it upwards until it clicks into place.

4.Charge the handset by placing it in the telephone base and CHARGING... will be displayed on the handset screen.

THIS SIDE UP

Battery Pack

3.6V 300mAh Ni-Cd

ARNING: DO NOT BURN OR

PUNCTURE BATTERIES

MADE IN CHINA

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•If the handset will not be used for

a long period of time, remove the battery to prevent possible leakage.

•To purchase a replacement battery, visit our website at www. vtechphones. com or call

1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada. com or call 1 (800) 267-7377.

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Wall mounting

Your telephone base is ready for desktop use. If you prefer to mount your telephone on the wall (optional), it is designed to mount on a standard telephone wall plate.

You can mount the telephone base on the wall by positioning it so the mounting studs will fit into the corresponding holes on the telephone base. Slide the telephone base down on the mounting studs until it locks into place.

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Handset layout

/VOL+/

/VOL-/CID

•

Press to display the directory when the

telephone is not in use.

• When the telephone is not in use, press to

•

Press and hold to adjust the ringer volume

review the call log.

when the telephone is not in use.

• Press and hold to adjust the ringer volume when

• During a call, press to increase the listening

in idle mode.

volume. A double beep will sound at the

• During a call, press to decrease the listening

highest setting.

volume. A double beep will sound at the lowest

•

Press to scroll up while in programming

setting.

mode.

• Press to scroll down while in programming

SELECT

mode.

/FLASH

•

Press to store a programming option or a

directory entry.

• Press to make or answer a call.

OFF

• During a call, press to receive an incoming call

when you receive a call waiting alert.

• During a call, press to hang up.

PROG

•

Press and hold for two seconds when

• Press to enter programming mode while the

the telephone is not in use to erase the

MISSED CALLS display.

telephone is not in use.

•

During programming, press to exit without

TONE*

making changes.

• Press to switch to tone dialing temporarily

• Press repeatedly to display other dialing options

when using pulse (rotary) service (page 12).

when reviewing the call log (page 25).

CHAN/DELETE

• Press to enter the CLR VOICEMAIL submenu

while in the menu.

• Switch to a clearer channel while on a call.

REDIAL/PAUSE

• Press and hold to delete all records in the

call log when in idle mode.

• Press repeatedly to review the redial list.

• When reviewing the call log or redial list,

• While dialing or entering numbers into the

press to delete the displayed record.

directory, press to insert a dialing pause.

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Telephone base layout

D H A NDS
IN	T
F	E

FIND HANDSET

• Press to page the handset.

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Telephone settings

Date and time

If you subscribe to caller ID service, the date and time will be set automatically with the next incoming call. If you do not have caller ID service, you can set the date and time manually.

1.Press PROG when the handset is in idle mode.

2.Press or until DATE/TIME is displayed. Press SELECT.

3.When the hour is flashing, press or until the screen displays the correct hour and then press SELECT.

4.When the minute is flashing, pressoruntil the screen displays the correct minute and then press SELECT.

5.When AM or PM is flashing, pressorto choose AM or PM and then press

SELECT.

6.When the month is flashing, press or until the screen displays the correct month and then press SELECT.

7.When the date is flashing, press or until the screen displays the correct date and then press SELECT.

8.You will hear a confirmation tone.

•In the event of a power failure, the time may need to be reset.

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•If the ringer volume is set to off, RINGER OFF will be displayed.

•Even if the ringer is set to off, the handset will still ring when you press

FIND HANDSET.

Telephone settings

Ringer

You can select from the different ringers.

1.Press PROG when the handset is in idle mode.

2.Press or until the screen displays RINGER: and the current setting.

3.Press SELECT. The current setting flashes, and you will hear a sample of the ringer.

4.Press or to select RINGER: 1, 2, 3 or 4. You will hear a sample of each ringer.

5.Press SELECT to confirm your selection. You will hear a confirmation tone.

Ringer volume

You can change the ringer volume to a comfortable level or turn the ringer off.

1.Press PROG when the handset is in idle mode. Press or until the screen displays RINGER VOL: and the current setting.

-OR-

Press and holdoruntil the screen displays RINGER VOL: and the current setting when the handset is in idle mode.

2.Press SELECT. The current setting flashes, and you will hear a sample of the ringer volume.

3.Press or to select ringer volume from OFF, LOW or HI. You will hear a sample of the selected volume level.

4.Press SELECT to confirm your selection. You will hear a confirmation tone.

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Telephone settings

Dial mode

If you have touch tone service, the telephone is ready for use as soon as the battery is charged. If you have pulse (rotary) service, you will need to change the dial mode.

1.Press PROG when the handset is in idle mode.

2.Press or until the screen displays DIAL MODE: and the current setting.

3.Press SELECT. The current setting flashes.

4.Press or to select TONE or PULSE.

5.Press SELECT to confirm your selection. You will hear a confirmation tone.

Home area code

If you dial your local calls using only seven digits (no area code required), program your home area code following the steps below. By programming your home area code, caller ID will display only the phone number without area code when you receive calls from callers in your local area.

1.Press PROG when the handset is in idle mode.

2.Press or until the screen displays HOME AREA CODE.

3.Press SELECT. The stored area code is displayed with the first digit flashing.

4.Use the dial key pad to enter the desired home area code.

5.Press SELECT to confirm. You will hear a confirmation tone.

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•If, in the future, your phone service provider requires you to dial the area code when making a local call, or you want to cancel the home area code you have already programmed, reprogram your home area code to 000.

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•The clear voicemail feature only removes the display

NEW VOICEMAIL on the handset.

It does not delete your voicemail message(s).

Telephone settings

Language

1.Press PROG when the handset is in idle mode.

2.Press or until LANGUAGE is displayed.

3.Press SELECT. The current setting flashes.

4.Press or until the screen displays the desired language (English,

Espanol or Francais).

5.Press SELECT to confirm your selection. You will hear a confirmation tone.

Clear voicemail

If you subscribe to voicemail services provided by your telephone company, NEW VOICEMAIL will be displayed on the handset when you have new voicemail messages. Please contact your local telephone company for more information about voicemail service.

After reviewing all new messages, the NEW VOICEMAIL indicator will be turned off. However, if the indicator remains on after you have listened to all new voicemail messages, follow these steps to manually turn off the indicator:

1.Press PROG when the handset is in idle mode.

2.Press or until the screen displays CLR VOICEMAIL, then press SELECT.

- OR -

Press #.

3.The screen displays CLEAR? and the current setting flashes.

4.Press or to select YES.

5.Press SELECT to confirm your selection. You will hear a confirmation tone.

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Make calls

•Press /FLASH and then use the dial pad keys to dial a number.

-OR-

1.Enter the phone number first. Press to backspace and erase digits.

2.Press /FLASH to dial.

Answer calls

• Press any dial pad keys (except /VOL-/CID, /VOL+/ and OFF) to answer an incoming call.

End calls

• Press OFF or put the handset back in the telephone base to end a call.

Volume

• Press /VOL-/CID or /VOL+/ to adjust the listening volume during a conversation.

Channel

• Press CHAN/DELETE to switch to a clearer channel while on a call.

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•The call timer will be activated during a call to

show call duration.

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Telephone operation

Call waiting

If you subscribe to call waiting service and you are on a call when a new call comes in, you will hear a beep. The caller ID information will be displayed if you subscribe to combined caller ID with call waiting service from your local telephone company.

•Press /FLASH on the handset to put the current call on hold and answer the incoming call.

•Press /FLASH at anytime to alternate between calls.

Temporary tone dialing

If you have pulse (rotary) service, you can change from pulse to touch tone dialing during a call by pressing TONE*. This is useful if you need to send touch tone signals to access telephone banking or long distance services.

Once you have initiated your call by dialing the phone number in pulse (rotary), press TONE*. Now, all subsequent key presses will be sent as touch tone signals.

After you hang up, the phone will return to pulse (rotary) dialing for the next call.

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Redial

•The telephone stores the five most recently dialed telephone numbers on the redial list. When the list is full, the oldest entry is deleted to make room for the new entry.

•Press REDIAL/PAUSE repeatedly to review the redial list. Press CHAN/DELETE to delete the displayed number.

•Press /FLASH, then press REDIAL/PAUSE to dial the last telephone number dialed.

-OR-

Press REDIAL/PAUSE repeatedly until the desired entry displays, then press

/FLASH to dial the number.

Find handset

•Press FIND HANDSET on the telephone base to locate the handset when the

telephone is not in use. The handset will ring and **PAGING** will be displayed on its screen.

•Press FIND HANDSET again or put the handset back in the telephone base to stop the paging tone.

-OR-	D	H A N	DS
Press OFF on the handset.	IN		T
	F		E
	F

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Telephone operation