VTech CS6649 User Manual
Complete user’s manual
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Models:
CS6648-2/CS6648-3/
CS6649/CS6649-2/
CS6649-3
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Hearing Aid T-Coil
TIA-1083
on purchasing your new VTech product. Before using this telephone, please read
Important safety instructions on page 72 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
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Table of contents
Getting started ..................................... 1
Parts checklist .............................................. 1
Telephone base and handset charger
installation ................................................. 2
Handset battery installation .......................... 3
Handset battery charging ............................. 4
Installation options ........................................ 5
Tabletop to wall mount installation ............... 5
Wall mount to tabletop installation ................ 7
Telephone base layout ................................. 8
Handset layout............................................ 10
Telephone settings ............................12
Using the menu .......................................... 12
Ringer volume ............................................ 13
Ringer tone ................................................. 13
Set date and time ....................................... 14
LCD language............................................. 15
Voicemail number ....................................... 15
Clear voicemail indicators........................... 16
Key tone ..................................................... 17
Home area code ......................................... 17
Dial mode ................................................... 18
Quiet mode ................................................. 18
Telephone operation ......................... 19
Make a call ................................................. 19
Predial a call ............................................... 19
Answer a call .............................................. 19
End a call .................................................... 20
Speakerphone ............................................ 20
Volume control............................................ 20
Mute............................................................ 21
Call waiting ................................................. 21
Temporary ringer silencing ......................... 21
Redial ......................................................... 22
Temporary tone dialing ............................... 23
Check voicemail ......................................... 23
Chain dialing ............................................... 23
Web address .............................................. 24
Transfer a call ............................................. 24
Find handset ............................................... 25
Multiple handset use ......................... 26
Join a call in progress ................................. 26
Intercom...................................................... 27
Answer an incoming call during an
intercom call ............................................ 29
Call transfer using intercom ........................ 30
Directory .............................................32
About the directory ..................................... 32
Add a directory entry .................................. 33
Review directory entries ............................. 35
Alphabetical search .................................... 35
Dial a directory entry................................... 36
Edit a directory entry................................... 36
Delete a directory entry .............................. 37
Speed dial................................................... 38
Assign a speed dial number ....................... 38
Reassign a speed dial number ................... 38
Dial a speed dial number ............................ 39
Delete a speed dial number........................ 39
Caller ID .............................................. 40
About the caller ID log ................................ 40
Information about caller ID with
call waiting............................................... 40
Caller ID log ................................................ 41
Missed call indicator ................................... 42
Review the caller ID log .............................. 42
View dialing options .................................... 43
Dial a caller ID log entry ............................. 43
Save a caller ID log entry to the directory... 44
Delete caller ID log entries ......................... 44
Caller ID log screen messages................... 45
Answering system settings .............. 46
Answering system ...................................... 46
Announcement ........................................... 46
Answer on/off.............................................. 48
Call screening ............................................. 49
Number of rings .......................................... 49
Remote access code .................................. 49
Message alert tone ..................................... 50
Message recording time ............................. 50
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Answering system operation ...........51
Answering system and voicemail ............... 51
Using the answering system and
voicemail together ................................... 51
Message capacity ....................................... 52
New message indication............................. 52
Call screening ............................................. 52
Call intercept............................................... 52
Temporarily turn off the
message alert tone.................................. 53
Message playback ...................................... 53
Delete all old messages ............................. 54
Record, play and delete memos ................. 55
Remote access ........................................... 56
Appendix ............................................ 57
Expand your telephone system .................. 57
Add and register a handset ........................ 57
Replace a handset...................................... 58
Screen messages ....................................... 59
Handset and telephone base indicators ..... 62
Handset battery .......................................... 64
Troubleshooting .......................................... 65
Important safety instructions....................... 72
Precautions for users of implanted
cardiac pacemakers ................................ 73
Operating range.......................................... 73
ECO mode .................................................. 73
Maintenance ............................................... 74
About cordless telephones ......................... 75
The RBRC® seal ......................................... 75
Limited warranty ......................................... 76
FCC, ACTA and IC regulations .................. 78
Technical specications.............................. 80
Index ................................................... 81
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Getting started
Parts checklist
Your telephone package contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and
original packaging in case it is necessary to ship your telephone for warranty service.
Telephone base
Telephone base adapter
Telephone line cord
Corded handset
Battery compartment cover
(1 for CS6649)
(2 for CS6648-2/CS6649-2)
(3 for CS6648-3/CS6649-3)
Handset charger and
charger adapter
(1 for CS6649)
(2 for CS6648-2/CS6649-2)
(3 for CS6648-3/CS6649-3)
Cordless handset
(1 for CS6649)
(2 for CS6648-2/CS6649-2)
(3 for CS6648-3/CS6649-3)
Battery
(1 for CS6649)
(2 for CS6648-2/CS6649-2)
(3 for CS6648-3/CS6649-3)
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Quick st art guide
Quick start guide
To purchase replacement batteries or power adapters, visit our website at
www.vtechphones.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to
www.vtechcanada.com or dial 1 (800) 267-7377.
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Getting started
2
Telephone base and handset charger installation
Install the telephone base and handset charger(s) as shown below.
Make sure that the electrical outlet is not controlled by a wall switch.
If you subscribe to digital subscriber line (DSL) high-speed Internet service through
your telephone line, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone line cord and
the telephone wall jack. The filter prevents noise and caller ID problems caused by
DSL interference. Contact your DSL service provider for more information about
DSL filters.
Telephone
wall jack
If you have DSL
high-speed Internet
service, a DSL filter
(not included) is
required.
The DSL filter must
be plugged into the
telephone wall jack.
This telephone provides minimal functionality during a power outage. When the AC
power is not available, many telephone features do not function. The telephone uses
power from the telephone line to enable you to make and answer calls using only the
corded handset and dialing keys. However, when another telephone on the same line is
being used simultaneously, there might not be sufficient power to use your telephone in
the event of a power failure.
Telephone
line cord
Telephone base
Electrical outlet not
controlled by a wall
switch
Telephone base
power adapter
Charger
adapter
Handset charger
Getting started
Handset battery installation
Install the battery as shown below.
Plug the battery connector securely into the socket inside the handset battery
1.
compartment, matching the engraved label.
Place the battery with the label THIS SIDE UP facing up and the wires inside the
2.
battery compartment.
Align the cover flat against the battery compartment, then slide it towards the center
3.
of the handset until it clicks into place.
Place the handset in the handset charger to charge. The CHARGE light is on when
4.
the handset is charging.
1
2
3 4
CHARGE light
remains on when
charging.
If the handset will not be used for a long time, disconnect and remove the battery to
•
prevent possible leakage.
To purchase replacement batteries, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com or
•
call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or dial
1 (800) 267-7377.
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Handset battery charging
Once you have installed the battery, the screen indicates the battery status (see the
table below). If necessary, place the handset in the handset charger to charge the
battery. For best performance, keep the handset in the handset charger when not in
use. The battery is fully charged after 11 hours of continuous charging. See the table
on page 64 for battery operating times.
If the screen is blank or displays Put in charger, you need to charge the handset
without interruption for at least 30 minutes to give the handset enough charge to use
for a short time. When the battery is low, the handset displays Low battery along
with a flashing icon. If you are on a call in low battery mode, the handset plays short
beeps to alert you.
The following table summarizes the battery charge indicators and actions to take.
Battery indicators Battery status Action
The screen is blank, or
displays Put in charger and
flashes.
The screen displays
Low battery and flashes.
The battery has no or very
little charge. The handset
cannot be used.
The battery has enough charge
to be used for a short time.
Charge without interruption
(about 30 minutes).
Charge without interruption
(about 30 minutes).
The screen displays
HANDSET X.
If you place the handset in the handset charger without installing a battery, the screen
displays NO BATTERY.
The battery is charged. To keep the battery charged,
place it in the handset
charger when not in use.
After you install your telephone or power returns following a power
outage, the handset will prompt you to set the date and time. For
instructions, see Set date and time on page 14. To skip setting,
press CANCEL.
Date: MM/DD/YY
ECO
Getting started
Installation options
Your telephone base is ready for tabletop use. If you want to mount your telephone on a
wall, swivel the wall mount bracket down to connect with a standard dual-stud telephone
wall mounting plate. If you do not have this mounting plate, you can purchase one from
many hardware or consumer electronics retailers. You may need a professional to install
the mounting plate.
Tabletop to wall mount installation
Unplug the power adapter and telephone line from the wall outlets. Remove the
1.
power adapter and telephone line from the grooves.
Squeeze the tabs on the wall mount bracket as the arrows indicated below. Swivel
2.
the wall mount bracket down.
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Installation options
Route the telephone line cord through the cavity and leave a few inches for plugging
3.
into the telephone wall jack. Press the wall mount bracket onto the telephone base
and click it into place.
Put the corded handset aside. Press down the switch hook and remove the handset
4.
tab from the slot. Rotate the handset tab by 180 degrees. Press down the switch
hook and then replace the handset tab to its slot.
Switch hook
Handset tab
Plug the power adapter and telephone line into the wall outlets. Align the holes
5.
on the wall mount bracket with the standard wall mounting plate and slide the
telephone down until it locks securely. Bundle the telephone line cord and
power adapter cord neatly with twist ties. Put the corded handset back on the
telephone base.
Getting started
Wall mount to tabletop installation
Remove the telephone base from the wall.
1.
If necessary, untie the bundled telephone line cord and power adapter cord.
2.
Pull the wall mount bracket to detach it from the telephone base. Swivel it upwards
3.
and then press onto the telephone base until it clicks into place.
Tabletop positionWall mount position
Press down on the switch hook and slide the handset tab upwards to remove it from
4.
the slot. Rotate the handset tab by 180 degrees. Press down the switch hook and
then replace the handset tab to its slot.
Switch hook
Handset tab
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Telephone base layout
CID
Press to scroll down while in menus and lists
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(page 12).
While entering or modifying names or numbers,
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press to move the cursor to the left.
Press to view the caller ID log when the base
•
is not in use (page 42).
CANCEL
While in a menu, press to
•
cancel an operation, back
up to the previous menu or exit
the menu display (page 12).
Press and hold to erase the
•
missed call indicator when the
phone is not in use (page 42).
While the phone is ringing,
•
press to silence the base
ringer temporarily (page 21).
FLASH
During a call, press to answer
•
an incoming call when you
receive a call waiting alert
(page 21).
1
While reviewing a caller ID
•
log entry, press repeatedly
to add or remove 1 in front of
the telephone number before
dialing or saving it in the
directory (page 43).
Press and hold to set or dial
•
your voicemail number
(page 15 or page 23).
TONE
Press to switch to tone dialing
•
during a call if you have pulse
service (page 23).
MIC
Microphone.•
Press to scroll up while in menus and
•
lists (page 12).
While entering or modifying names or
•
numbers, press to move the cursor to
the right.
Press to review the directory when
•
the base is not in use (page 35).
MENU/SELECT
Press to show a
•
menu (page 12).
While in a menu,
•
press to select an
item, or save an entry
or setting (page 12).
INT
Press to initiate or
•
answer an intercom
call (page 28), or to
transfer a call
(page 31).
MUTE
During a call, press to
•
mute the microphone
(page 21).
While the phone
•
is ringing, press to
silence the base
ringer temporarily
(page 21).
QUIET#
Press and hold to set and turn on the
•
quiet mode, or turn it off (page 18).
Press repeatedly to display other
•
dialing options when reviewing a
caller ID log entry (page 43).
Dialing keys
Press to enter numbers or characters.
•
Press to answer an incoming call (page 19).
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Getting started
Telephone base layout
VOL
During a call or message
•
playback, press to adjust the
listening volume (page 20 or
page 53).
Press to adjust the telephone
•
base ringer volume when the
base is not in use (page 13).
REDIAL/PAUSE
Press repeatedly to view the last
•
10 numbers dialed (page 22).
Press and hold to insert a
•
dialing pause while dialing or
entering numbers (page 19 and
page 33).
/SPEAKER
Press to make, answer or end a call
•
(pages 19 and 20).
During a call, press to switch between the
•
corded handset and the base speakerphone
(page 20).
/REPEAT
Press once to repeat the
•
playing message (page 53).
Press twice to play the
•
previous message (page 53).
/PLAY/STOP
Press to start or stop
•
message playback (page 53).
Flashes when there are new
•
messages or memos in the
answering system.
IN USE light
On when the phone is in use, or
•
when the answering system is
answering an incoming call.
On when a handset is being
•
registered (page 57).
Flashes when there is an
•
incoming call.
Flashes when handsets are being
•
deregistered (page 58).
Flashes when another telephone
•
on the same line is in use.
FIND HANDSET
Press to page all handsets when
•
the phone is not in use (page 25).
X/DELETE
Press to delete the playing
•
message (page 53) or playing
announcement (page 47).
While reviewing the redial
•
list, directory or caller ID log,
press to delete an individual
entry (page 22, page 37 and
page 44 respectively).
While entering names or
•
numbers, press to delete a
character or digit.
/ANS ON/OFF
Press to turn the built-in
•
answering system on or off
(page 48).
/SKIP
Press to skip to the next
•
message during message
playback (page 53).
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Handset layout
CHARGE light
On when the handset is charging in the handset charger (page 3).
•
/ /VOLUME
Press to review the directory when the phone is not in use (page 35).
•
Press to scroll up while in menus or lists (page 12).
•
While entering names or numbers, press to move the cursor to
•
the right.
During a call or message playback, press to increase the listening
•
volume (page 20 or page 54).
REDIAL/PAUSE
Press repeatedly to view the last 10 numbers dialed (page 22).
•
Press and hold to insert a dialing pause while dialing or
•
entering numbers (page 19 and page 33).
/FLASH
Press to make or answer a call (page 19).
•
During a call, press to answer an incoming call when you receive a
•
call waiting alert (page 21).
1
While reviewing a caller ID log entry, press repeatedly to add or
•
remove 1 in front of the telephone number before dialing or saving
it in the directory (page 43).
Press and hold to set or dial your voicemail number (page 15 or
•
page 23).
TONE
Press to switch to tone dialing during a call if you have pulse
•
service (page 23).
Press to make or answer a call (page 19).
•
During a call, press to switch between the handset
•
speakerphone and the handset earpiece (page 20).
MUTE/DELETE
During a call, press to mute the microphone (page 21).
•
While the phone is ringing, press to silence the handset ringer
•
temporarily (page 21).
While reviewing the redial list, directory or caller ID log, press
•
to delete an individual entry (page 22, page 37 and page 44
respectively).
While entering names or numbers, press to delete a character or digit.
•
Press to delete the playing message (page 54) or playing
•
announcement (page 47).
Getting started
Handset layout
CID/ /VOLUME
Press to review the caller ID log when the phone is not in use
•
(page 42).
Press to scroll down while in menus or lists (page 12).
•
While entering names or numbers, press to move the cursor to
•
the left.
During a call or message playback, press to decrease the
•
listening volume (page 20 or page 54).
MENU/SELECT
Press to show the menu (page 12).
•
While in a menu, press to select an item or save an entry
•
or setting (page 12).
OFF/CANCEL
During a call, press to hang up (page 20).
•
While in a menu, press to cancel an operation, back up to the
•
previous menu, or exit the menu display (page 12).
While the phone is ringing, press to silence the handset ringer
•
temporarily (page 21).
Press and hold to erase the missed call indicator when the
•
phone is not in use (page 42).
Dialing keys
Press to enter numbers or characters.
•
Press to answer an incoming call (page 19).
•
QUIET#
Press and hold to set and turn on the quiet mode, or turn it off
•
(page 18).
Press repeatedly to display other dialing options when
•
reviewing a caller ID log entry (page 43).
INT
Press to initiate or answer an intercom call (page 27), or to
•
transfer a call (page 30).
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Telephone settings
Using the menu
You can use the telephone base or a cordless handset to change
your telephone settings.
In the ringers menu, you can select the ringer tones and adjust
the ringer volume for incoming calls.
In the settings menu, you can change the settings for
LCD language, voicemail number, voicemail indicators, key
tone, home area code and dial mode.
Go to Answering system settings from page 46 to page 50
for instructions on how to modify the answering system settings.
To enter the menu:
Press MENU when the phone is not in use.
1.
Press or until the screen displays the desired feature menu.
2.
Press SELECT to enter that menu.
3.
To return to the previous menu, press CANCEL.
•
To return to idle mode, press and hold CANCEL.
•
Telephone settings
Ringer volume
You can set the ringer volume or turn the ringer off. When the ringer
is off, Ringer off and appear on the screen.
Press MENU when the handset/telephone base is not in use.
1.
Press or to scroll to Ringers, then press SELECT.
2.
Press SELECT to select Ringer volume.
3.
Press or to sample each volume level.
4.
Press SELECT to save your selection and return to the previous
5.
menu. You hear a confirmation tone.
You can also adjust the base ringer volume at the telephone base
when the phone is not in use.
Press VOL or VOL . When you set the ringer volume to zero,
•
the base ringer is off. The telephone base announces,
“Base ring is off,” and displays Ringer off and .
If the ringer volume is set to off, that device is silenced for
all incoming calls. However, the handset still rings when
being paged.
Ringer tone
You can choose from different ringer tones for each handset and
the telephone base.
Press MENU when the handset/telephone base is not in use.
1.
Press or to scroll to Ringers, then press SELECT.
2.
Press or to scroll to Ringer tone, then press SELECT.
3.
Press or to sample each ringer tone.
4.
Press SELECT to save your selection and return to the previous
5.
menu. You hear a confirmation tone.
If you turn off the ringer volume on a cordless handset, you will
not hear ringer tone samples.
Ringers
ECO
Ringer volume
ECO
Volume:
ECO
Ringer tone
ECO
Tone: 2
ECO
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14
Telephone settings
Set date and time
The answering system announces the date and time of each message prior to
playing it. Before using the answering system, set the date and time as follows. If you
subscribe to caller ID service, the day, month and time are set automatically with each
incoming call. However, the year must be correct so that the day of the week can be
calculated from the caller ID information.
To manually set the date and time:
Press MENU when the handset/telephone base is not in use.
1.
Press or to scroll to Set date/time, then press SELECT.
2.
Press or to select the month then press SELECT, or use the
3.
dialing keys to enter a two-digit number (01-12).
Press or to select the date then press SELECT, or use the
4.
dialing keys to enter a two-digit number (01-31).
Press or to select the year then press SELECT, or use
5.
the dialing keys to enter a two-digit number (00-99) then
press SELECT.
Press or to select the hour then press SELECT, or use the
6.
dialing keys to enter a two-digit number (01-12).
Press or to select the minute then press SELECT, or use
7.
the dialing keys to enter a two-digit number (00-59).
Press or to select AM or PM.
8.
Press SELECT to save the settings and return to the previous menu. You hear a
9.
confirmation tone.
Set date/time
ECO
Date: MM/DD/YY
ECO
Time: HH:MM - -
ECO
If the date and time are not set when a message is recorded, the system announces,
•
“Time and date not set,” before each message plays.
The telephone plays two beeps if you enter an invalid number.
•
Telephone settings
LCD language
You can select a language (English, French or Spanish) to be used in all screen displays.
Press MENU when the handset/telephone base is not in use.
1.
Press or to scroll to Settings, then press SELECT.
2.
Press SELECT to select LCD language.
3.
Press or to select English, Français or Español, then
4.
press SELECT.
The screen displays Set English? when you choose English.
•
The screen displays Set Francais? when you choose Français.
•
The screen displays Set Espanol? when you choose Español.
•
Press SELECT to save your selection and return to the previous
5.
menu. You hear a confirmation tone.
Settings
ECO
LCD language
ECO
English
If you accidentally change the LCD language to French or
Spanish, you can reset it to English easily by pressing MENU
then entering 364#.
ECO
Voicemail number
If you subscribe to voicemail service offered by your telephone service provider, you
can save the voicemail number to 1 on each handset and the telephone base for
easy access. When you want to retrieve voicemail messages, press and hold 1.
Contact your telephone service provider for more information and assistance about
using your voicemail service.
To save and dial your voicemail number:
Press and hold 1 when the phone is not in use.
1.
Use the dialing keys to enter the voicemail access number
2.
provided by your telephone service provider (up to 30 digits)
when prompted.
Press or to move the cursor to the left or right.
•
Press DELETE to erase a digit.
•
Press and hold DELETE on the handset to erase all digits.
•
Press and hold PAUSE to enter a dialing pause
•
(a P appears).
Press SELECT to save. Then the handset/telephone base
3.
dials the saved voicemail number.
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Telephone settings
Voicemail number
To save your voicemail number:
Press MENU when the handset/telephone base is not in use.
1.
Press or to scroll to Settings, then press SELECT.
2.
Press or to scroll to Voicemail #, then press SELECT.
3.
Use the dialing keys to enter the voicemail number (up to
4.
30 digits).
Press or to move the cursor to the left or right.
•
Press DELETE to erase a digit.
•
Press and hold DELETE on the handset to erase all digits.
•
Press and hold PAUSE to enter a dialing pause (a P appears).
•
Press SELECT to save your selection and return to the previous
5.
menu. You hear a confirmation tone and the screen displays
VM # saved.
Clear voicemail indicators
If you subscribe to voicemail service offered by your telephone service provider,
New voicemail and appear on the handset and the telephone base when you
have new voicemail messages. Contact your telephone service provider for more
information and assistance about using your voicemail service.
After you have listened to all new voicemail messages, the indicators on the handset
and the telephone base turn off automatically.
Use the clear voicemail feature when the telephone indicates that there is new
voicemail but there are none (for example, when you have accessed your voicemail
while away from home). Clearing the voicemail waiting indicator only turns off the
indicators; it does not delete your voicemail messages. As long as you have new
voicemail messages, your telephone service provider continues to send the signal to
turn on the indicators.
Voicemail #
ECO
Voicemail #
ECO
VM # saved
ECO
1234
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To manually turn off the new voicemail indicators:
Press MENU when the handset/telephone base is not in use.
1.
Press or to scroll to Settings, then press SELECT.
2.
Press or to scroll to Clr voicemail, then press SELECT. The
3.
screen displays Reset VM Icon?
Press SELECT to save your selection and return to the previous
4.
menu. You hear a confirmation tone.
Your telephone service provider may alert you of new messages
with a stutter (broken) dial tone. Contact your telephone service
provider for details.
Clr voicemail
ECO
Reset VM Icon?
ECO
Telephone settings
Key tone
You can turn the key tone on or off for each handset and the telephone base.
If you turn the key tone on, the handset/telephone base beeps with each key press.
If you turn the key tone off, there are no beeps when you press the handset/telephone
base keys.
Press MENU when the handset/telephone base is not in use.
1.
Press or to scroll to Settings, then press SELECT.
2.
Press or to scroll to Key tone, then press SELECT.
3.
Press or to select Key tone:On or Key tone:Off.
4.
Press SELECT to save your selection and return to the previous
5.
menu. You hear a confirmation tone.
Home area code
If you dial your local calls using only seven digits (area code not required), you can
program your home area code so that when you receive a call within your local area,
the telephone number is automatically stored without the area code in the caller ID log.
Press MENU when the handset/telephone base is not in use.
1.
Press or to scroll to Settings, then press SELECT.
2.
Press or to scroll to Home area code, then press SELECT.
3.
Use the dialing keys to enter a three-digit home area code.
4.
Press DELETE on the handset to delete a digit.
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Press and hold DELETE on the handset to delete all digits.
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Press X/DELETE on the telephone base to delete all digits.
Press SELECT to save your selection and return to the previous
5.
menu. You hear a confirmation tone.
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If, in the future, your telephone service provider requires you to dial the area code when
making a local call, or, if you move to a location that requires it, follow the steps above
to delete the home area code you have already programmed. After you have deleted
the home area code, _ _ _ will appear on the screen.
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Telephone settings
Dial mode
The dial mode is preset to touch-tone dialing. If you have pulse
(rotary) service, you must change the dial mode to pulse dialing
before using the telephone to make a call.
Press MENU when the handset/telephone base is not in use.
1.
Press or to scroll to Settings, then press SELECT.
2.
Press or to select Dial mode.
3.
Press or to select Touch-tone or Pulse.
4.
Press SELECT to save your selection and return to the previous
5.
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menu. You hear a confirmation tone.
Quiet mode
You can turn on quiet mode for a period of time (1-12 hours). During this period,
all tones (except paging tone) and call screening are muted.
When you turn on the quiet mode, the answering system turns on automatically.
When the quiet mode duration expires, the answering system remains on.
To set and turn the quiet mode on:
Press and hold QUIET# when the handset/telephone base
1.
is not in use. The screen shows Quiet: _ _ hours (1-12).
Use the dialing keys to enter the desired duration (1-12),
2.
then press SELECT. All screens display Quiet mode on
and . The /ANS ON/OFF light on the telephone base
turns on.
To turn the quiet mode off:
While the quiet mode is on, press and hold QUIET#. The
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screen displays Quiet mode off briey and then returns to idle.
When you change the settings of the ringer tone or ringer volume,
you can still hear the samples even if the quiet mode is on.
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Telephone operation
Make a call
To make a call on a cordless handset:
Press or .
1.
When you hear a dial tone, dial the number.
2.
To make a call at the telephone base:
Lift the corded handset, or press /SPEAKER.
1.
When you hear a dial tone, dial the number.
2.
The screen displays the elapsed time as you talk (in
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hours, minutes and seconds).
While entering numbers, press and hold PAUSE to
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insert a dialing pause (a P appears).
Predial a call
To predial a call on a cordless handset:
Enter the telephone number.
1.
Press DELETE or CANCEL to make corrections.
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Press or to dial.
2.
To predial a call at the telephone base:
Enter the telephone number.
1.
Press X/DELETE to make corrections.
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Lift the corded handset, or press /SPEAKER to dial.
2.
The screen displays the elapsed time as you talk (in hours, minutes and seconds).
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While entering numbers, press and hold PAUSE to insert a dialing pause (a P appears).
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If you make a predial call while the telephone line is in use, the screen displays
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Unable to call.
Answer a call
To answer a call on a cordless handset:
Press , or any dialing key (0-9, TONE or QUIET#).
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To answer a call at the telephone base:
Lift the corded handset, or press /SPEAKER or any dialing key (0-9, TONE
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or QUIET#).
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End a call
To end a call on a cordless handset:
Press OFF or place the handset in the handset charger.
To end a call at the telephone base:
When you are using the corded handset, place it on the telephone base.
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When you are using the base speakerphone, press /SPEAKER.
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Speakerphone
Handset speakerphone:
When the cordless handset is on a call, press to switch between the handset
speakerphone and the handset earpiece.
When the speakerphone is active, the handset displays Speaker and the
Telephone base speakerphone:
When the corded handset is on a call, press /SPEAKER to switch between the
telephone base speakerphone and the corded handset.
When the speakerphone is active, the telephone base displays Speaker and the
/SPEAKER light turns on.
light turns on.
Volume control
To adjust the listening volume on a cordless handset:
During a call, press /VOLUME or /VOLUME.
To adjust the listening volume at the telephone base:
During a call, press VOL or VOL .
The handset earpiece volume and speakerphone
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volume settings are independent.
When the volume reaches the minimum or maximum
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setting, you hear two beeps.
Telephone operation
Mute
The mute function allows you to hear the other party but the other party cannot hear you.
To mute a call on a cordless handset:
During a call, press MUTE. The handset displays Muted until
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the mute function is turned off.
Press MUTE again to resume the conversation. The handset
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displays Microphone on briefly.
To mute a call at the telephone base:
During a call, press MUTE. The telephone base displays
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Muted and the MUTE light turns on until the mute function
is turned off.
Press MUTE again to resume the conversation. The
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telephone base displays Microphone on briefly.
Call waiting
If you subscribe to call waiting service from your telephone service provider, you hear
an alert tone when there is an incoming call while you are already on another call.
Press FLASH to put your current call on hold and take the new call.
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Press FLASH to switch back and forth between calls.
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Temporary ringer silencing
When the telephone is ringing, you can temporarily silence the handset ringer/
telephone base ringer without disconnecting the call. The next call rings normally
at the preset volume.
To silence the handset ringer:
Press MUTE or CANCEL on the handset and it displays Ringer muted and .
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To silence the telephone base ringer:
Press MUTE or CANCEL on the telephone base and it displays .
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Each handset and the base ring when there is an incoming call unless the ringer
volume is turned off on that device.
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Redial
The last 10 telephone numbers dialed (up to 30 digits) are stored in the system memory.dialed (up to 30 digits) are stored in the system memory. (up to 30 digits) are stored in the system memory.
Each handset and the telephone base store the last 10 telephone numbers dialed
(up to 30 digits) independently. When there are already 10 entries, the oldest entry is
deleted to make room for the new entry.
To review and dial a redial number on a cordless handset:
Press REDIAL when the phone is not in use.
1.
Press , or REDIAL repeatedly to browse.
2.
When the desired entry displays, press or to dial.
3.
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Press or
1.
Press REDIAL.
2.
Press , or REDIAL repeatedly to browse.
3.
When the desired entry displays, press SELECT to dial.
4.
To review and dial a redial number at the
telephone base:
Press REDIAL when the phone is not in use.
1.
Press , or REDIAL repeatedly to browse.
2.
When the desired entry displays, lift the corded handset or
3.
press /SPEAKER to dial.
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Lift the corded handset or press /SPEAKER when the phone is not in use.
1.
Press REDIAL.
2.
Press , or REDIAL repeatedly to browse.
3.
When the desired entry displays, press SELECT to dial.
4.
when the phone is not in use.
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To delete a redial number on a cordless handset:
While the screen displays the desired number, press DELETE to delete the
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redial number.
To delete a redial number on the telephone base:
While the screen displays the desired number, press X/DELETE to delete the
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redial number.
Telephone operation
Temporary tone dialing
If you have pulse (rotary) service only, you can switch from pulse to tone dialing
temporarily during a call. This is useful if you need to send touch-tone signals to
access your telephone banking or long distance services.
During a call, press TONE .
1.
Use the dialing keys to enter the number you wish to dial. The telephone sends
2.
touch-tone signals. It automatically returns to pulse dialing mode after you end the call.
Check voicemail
Press and hold 1 to dial your voicemail number.
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To set your voicemail number, see Voicemail number on
page 15.
Chain dialing
Use this feature on the cordless handsets to initiate a dialing sequence from numbers
stored in the directory, caller ID log or redial list while you are on a call.
Chain dialing can be useful if you wish to access other numbers (such as bank
account numbers or access codes) from the directory, caller ID log or redial list.
To access a number from the directory while on a call:
Press MENU.
1.
Press SELECT to choose Directory.
2.
Press or to scroll to the desired entry.
3.
Press SELECT to dial the displayed number.
4.
To access a number from the caller ID log while on a call:
Press MENU.
1.
Press or to scroll to Caller ID log, then press SELECT.
2.
Press or to scroll to the desired entry.
3.
Press SELECT to dial the displayed number.
4.
To access a number from the redial list while on a call:
Press REDIAL to enter the redial list.
1.
Press , or REDIAL repeatedly to browse to the desired entry.
2.
Press SELECT to dial the displayed number.
3.
Press CANCEL to exit the directory, caller ID log or redial list while on a call.
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